Sneak peek of NZ’s new wilderness walk
New Zealand’s newest walk includes one of the country’s largest swing bridges, with views of the Southern Alps
A taste of luxury at New Zealand's most historic luxury lodge
An historic lodge, which has hosted generations of Royals, hopes Kiwis will treat themselves to a little local luxury.
Easy-as Kiwi e-biking adventures
From exploring the West Coast wilderness to the Otago Rail Trail, these are just some of our country's great e-bike-friendly rides.
Northland's little slice of French culture
It's the little bit of France that brought culture and religion to a town once labelled “the hell-hole of the Pacific”.
Queer Eye's Bobby Berk on the holiday that changed him: 'He was on one knee with a ring'
"The sail unfurled and it had massive letters on it that said "W.Y.M.M?" I stared at it, confused."
Queer Eye's Bobby Berk on the holiday that changed him: 'He was on one knee with a ring'
"The sail unfurled and it had massive letters on it that said "W.Y.M.M?" I stared at it, confused."
Paddleboarding is just a bad back waiting to happen
OPINION: With age comes the knowledge that paddleboarding is the Segway of the seas.
What the extended lockdown means for travel
Travel restrictions will apply until August 26 - will they impact you?
Is the sun setting on the Cook Islands travel bubble?
OPINION: The Cook Islands are introducing new border restrictions after Covid-19 outbreak - what does this mean for the travel bubble?
Epic family roadie down SH1: Rolling into Dunedin
The McNeils visit the Moeraki Boulders and find a hidden gem in Dunedin.
September opening for Invercargill museum
He Waka Tuia, Invercargill's new museum and art gallery space, will open in September if another Covid-19 lockdown doesn't intervene.
'That salad is sadder than my life' - The $11 'rip-off' lunch
A hiker in Germany isn't impressed with a plate of tomatoes and onion.
Thousands ski under level 2
Skiing's OK, but there's no beer with lunch under social distancing rules.
Have toilet seat, will travel: Leaving one Covid epicentre to holiday in another
There were raised eyebrows in Zoom calls, silently judging our desire to spend a nonessential week at the beach in South Florida.
Germany's own version of 'Jaws' - Boar shocks beachgoers
You can almost hear the Jaws theme tune as a black dot is spotted in the distance. However, this is no shark.
Could the guilt-free 'green' holiday become reality?
British scientists lead "clean skies" drive with ammonia-fuelled jets.
Think 'nature is returning' without tourists? Think again
Covid-19 has ground travel to a halt, but it's not all good news for the environment.
A taste of luxury at New Zealand's most historic luxury lodge
An historic lodge, which has hosted generations of Royals, hopes Kiwis will treat themselves to a little local luxury.
Northland's little slice of French culture
It's the little bit of France that brought culture and religion to a town once labelled “the hell-hole of the Pacific”.
Sneak peek of NZ’s new wilderness walk
New Zealand’s newest walk includes one of the country’s largest swing bridges, with views of the Southern Alps
Weatherstons' new gold rush
The first daffodils were planted there in 1895, and these golden fields today echo the stories of this historic region.
A view worth making the turn off for
It would be easy to miss Three Sisters Beach if you didn’t know it was there.
Community hurt by plans to put freedom campers beside 'sacred' war memorial
The Ward Domain, in south Marlborough, has been maintained for more than a century by those living around it.
Grounded Qantas Dreamliners to take off for Antarctica
The twin joys of air travel and Antarctica are combined in a day trip over the White Continent.
The pub crawl that comes with a designated pilot
It covers 4000km and costs over $8000, the pub crawl that covers the Australian outback.
Donald Trump's head is already on a rock ... in Australia
Welcome to Mount Trumpmore, naturally carved into a hill in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Cook Islands close air border, doctor reported to have Covid
Cook Islands respond to the re-emergence of Covid-19 in New Zealand, and after news of a prominent doctor testing positive for the virus.
Covid-free Pacific islands we want in our travel bubble
OPINION: With several of the world's few Covid-free countries on our doorstep, here's hoping it doesn't take too long to expand our bubble.
Is the sun setting on the Cook Islands travel bubble?
OPINION: The Cook Islands are introducing new border restrictions after Covid-19 outbreak - what does this mean for the travel bubble?
Life in an unexpected bubble
Sometimes, the unlikeliest of people end up giving us the greatest surprises.
Brazil's brave new world
Sixty years on, Brasilia the city built to be a dazzling new capital is nicely in tune with the country.
Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists
By instilling the idea that Dubai is safe, authorities hope to fuel interest in the sheikhdom.
The airport designed to look like a mirage
Saudi luxury resort shows off concept art for a brand new airport.
Germany's own version of 'Jaws' - Boar shocks beachgoers
You can almost hear the Jaws theme tune as a black dot is spotted in the distance. However, this is no shark.
Paris' luxury palace hotels face a gloomy future
The fanciest hotels previously pulled in at least 80 per cent of their guests from outside Europe, a route now closed.
Tower of London Beefeaters face job cuts for first time ever
For thousands of visitors to London, no sightseeing trip is complete without a photo with one of the guards.
My daughter's wedding in Scotland, with a side of quarantine
There was no way Kathryn Streeter was going to miss the big day, even if it meant 14 days in a small Edinburgh flat.
Have toilet seat, will travel: Leaving one Covid epicentre to holiday in another
There were raised eyebrows in Zoom calls, silently judging our desire to spend a nonessential week at the beach in South Florida.
The ultimate 90s sleepover
Nostalgia fans, your best night out (and in) awaits - but only if you live in Oregon.
Otter jumps onto boat in last-ditch effort to escape killer whale
The otter races from the orca in Alaska, with safety more than 200 metres away.
Infamous 'Into the Wild' bus may have found a new home
Many travellers have tried to retrace the steps of doomed hiker Chris McCandless in the Alaskan wilderness.
The lessons I learnt from a typhoid quarantine in the Himalayas
Sickness, frustration, a geographically diminished existence - I had experienced something like this before.
In photos: Inside the mysterious hotels of North Korea
A rare glimpse of North Korean tourism, as a new book documents the hotels of the capital Pyongyang.
Godzilla Museum roars into life in Japan
Godzilla is joined by 80 monster figures, including Mothra and King Ghidorah.
A taste of luxury at New Zealand's most historic luxury lodge
An historic lodge, which has hosted generations of Royals, hopes Kiwis will treat themselves to a little local luxury.
Paris' luxury palace hotels face a gloomy future
The fanciest hotels previously pulled in at least 80 per cent of their guests from outside Europe, a route now closed.
New hope for sleeper train
An overnight sleeper train between Auckland and Wellington could return, with Transdev offering to pick up the service if KiwiRail doesn't.
Epic family roadie: Blenheim to Kaikōura
A llama trek and saying hi to some fur seals, as the McNeils continue down South Island's SH1.
New Zealand's best beach for seven years running
Stop us if you're heard this before, but Mount Maunganui is top dog yet again according to Tripadvisor.
Fines for beach-hoggers in battle for Spanish sun spots
Covid restrictions mean Spanish police and local authorities have been clearing away strategically placed parasols.
How would you fancy waking up here for a year?
Barbados sends out the invite: "Come here, not just for a holiday, but for up to a year. Bring your laptop. Soak up the sun."
'That salad is sadder than my life' - The $11 'rip-off' lunch
A hiker in Germany isn't impressed with a plate of tomatoes and onion.
Drinking in the delights of Hawke's Bay and the Wairarapa
An empty belly and elasticated pants are key to fully enjoying all these North Island regions have to offer.
Returning outdoor foodie event to spread some cheer after a tough year
After being forced to postpone due to Covid-19, a one-off foodie event from Feast Marlborough is planned for October.
Sneak peek of NZ’s new wilderness walk
New Zealand’s newest walk includes one of the country’s largest swing bridges, with views of the Southern Alps
Easy-as Kiwi e-biking adventures
From exploring the West Coast wilderness to the Otago Rail Trail, these are just some of our country's great e-bike-friendly rides.
Epic family roadie down SH1: Rolling into Dunedin
The McNeils visit the Moeraki Boulders and find a hidden gem in Dunedin.
Premature baby born midflight in Alaska
“It was shocking, it was really weird at first, I didn’t know what to think,” said the mother.
No change to $311 million tourism fund allocation
1:41 PM Fairness of tourism fighting fund questioned as distribution labelled a "lolly scramble".
Jetstar suspending NZ services
Jetstar is suspending all services from Tuesday midnight until August 26 at the earliest following alert level 2 and 3 extensions.
Persistance pays off for holiday refunds
Covid-19 has revealed a lot about the way the world functions, nowhere more so than in the travel industry.
Cook Islands close air border, doctor reported to have Covid
Cook Islands respond to the re-emergence of Covid-19 in New Zealand, and after news of a prominent doctor testing positive for the virus.
Visitors not welcome in Ruapehu
No change to $311 million tourism fund allocation
A taste of luxury at New Zealand's most historic luxury lodge
Sneak peek of NZ’s new wilderness walk
Northland's little slice of French culture
Easy-as Kiwi e-biking adventures
Persistance pays off for holiday refunds
Jetstar suspending NZ services
Hollyford, a winning combination of river, bush and beach
Paddleboarding is just a bad back waiting to happen
Queer Eye's Bobby Berk on the holiday that changed him: 'He was on one knee with a ring'
Cook Islands close air border, doctor reported to have Covid
Air NZ workhorses sent to plane graveyard