Cost of fighting fog delays

In 2016, travellers using Christchurch Airport endured a total of 50 fog-affected days.

After another morning of airline fog delays, what's the answer - and how much will it cost?

Passenger hit with wine bottle

A photo taken the FBI shows the aftermath of a cabin on Delta Flight 129 from Seattle to Beijing, after flight ...

A Delta Air Lines flight attendant assaulted a 23-year-old passenger with a wine bottle when he tried to open an exit door an hour into the flight.

Adventure hols? Child's play!

 Risky activities can gift your kids the best travel souvenirs.

 Risky activities can gift your kids the best travel souvenirs.

What's on North Island only

Wonder at the North Island's geothermal activity, such as that at Waimangu Volcanic Valley's Frying Pan Lake.

The South Island steals a lot of the limelight but the North Island has plenty of gems.

Readers' best travel photos

"On tour in Morocco, we were lucky to meet Achmed, who led us on our camel safari through the Sahara. He called himself ...

Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world?

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Cost of fighting fog delays

In 2016, travellers using Christchurch Airport endured a total of 50 fog-affected days.

After another morning of airline fog delays, what's the answer - and how much will it cost?

Passenger hit with wine bottle

A photo taken the FBI shows the aftermath of a cabin on Delta Flight 129 from Seattle to Beijing, after flight ...

A Delta Air Lines flight attendant assaulted a 23-year-old passenger with a wine bottle when he tried to open an exit door an hour into the flight.

Adventure hols? Child's play!

 Risky activities can gift your kids the best travel souvenirs.

 Risky activities can gift your kids the best travel souvenirs.

What's on North Island only

Wonder at the North Island's geothermal activity, such as that at Waimangu Volcanic Valley's Frying Pan Lake.

The South Island steals a lot of the limelight but the North Island has plenty of gems.

Readers' best travel photos

"On tour in Morocco, we were lucky to meet Achmed, who led us on our camel safari through the Sahara. He called himself ...

Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world?

Hot spot of the week: France

Tour de France: Get in on the action of the world's most prestigious cycling race in France.

Get in on the action of the world's most prestigious cycling race in France.

Travelling life of Melanie C

Melanie C says her ideal holiday would be on a beach somewhere warm.

She travelled the world with the Spice Girls, but what were her favourite places?

550 forget to renew passports

Some 10 per cent of Air NZ customers enter their passport number incorrectly during the online check-in process.

About 550 Kiwis turn up to the airport with an expired passport each month, Air NZ says. 

Truth behind perfect photos

Kyle Mulinder, aka Bare Kiwi, doesn't mind admitting that he didn't actually sleep on this beach in the Abel Tasman but ...

For every awe-inspiring shot at Roys Peak there is a queue of cars and a ruined track, says blogger.

Travel about speed, not size video

Boom estimates it would take just under seven hours to fly from Sydney to LA

Richard Branson tells Boeing and Airbus to get out of the slow lane, "it's all about supersonic".

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Readers' best travel photos

"On tour in Morocco, we were lucky to meet Achmed, who led us on our camel safari through the Sahara. He called himself ...

Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world?

Grand tour of Italy

Need help with an Italy itinerary? Email travel@stuff.co.nz and we'll get you an answer.

Insider tip: Phuket

Booking flights: When's best?

nz

North Island as good as South

Wonder at the North Island's geothermal activity, such as that at Waimangu Volcanic Valley's Frying Pan Lake.

The South Island steals a lot of the limelight when it comes to tourist attractions. But the North Island has plenty of gems.

Lost Kiwi hotspots: Elephant Rock

A rock star of the North Taranaki coastline stunned locals when it did a disappearing act.

Kyle Mulinder, aka Bare Kiwi, doesn't mind admitting that he didn't actually sleep on this beach in the Abel Tasman but ...

Truth behind those perfect photos

For every awe-inspiring shot at Roys Peak there is a queue of cars and a ruined track, says blogger.

Australia

On yer bike

Working hard at a vineyard in Emerald, Australia.

The heart of the Queensland central highlands is Emerald, home to one of the world's largest sapphire fields and more recently a coal mining boom.

NZ snubbed, Sydney shines

Don't despair NZ, if you want a holiday apparently Sydney is the second best place in the world to go.

Winter at Moonbah Hut.

Cosy Winter getaways in Aus

It's really cold out. So why not hop across the ditch to warm up and get away from it all?

pacific islands

Why celebrities love this island paradise

Turtle Island has been the location for several movies and television series, including the 1980 film Blue Lagoon and ...

Stars choose it for honeymoons and private getaways. But what makes this island in Fiji so special?

The real Fiji

There was not a sandy beach in sight - and it was majestic.

The Brando is a luxury resort on Tetiaroa in French Polynesia.

Pippa's private island honeymoon video

After a lavish wedding, the newlyweds are off to a private island in French Polynesia, once owned by a famous actor.

cruising

Most luxurious cruise ship ever built?

Grandeur on a grand scale is what the Seven Seas Explorer is all about.

It's a big call in the top end of the cruising market - so how does Regent's Seven Seas Explorer live up to its billing?

Record levies lead to record payout

The Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy Fund is expecting to disburse a record sum to local beneficiaries later this week.

Rendering of a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection yacht. The cruise line is building three, 298-passenger yachts set to ...

Ritzy cruise line to launch

Who says hotel companies can't dabble in cruising, too?

south america

Nicaragua: Strong history and traditions

The terracotta roofs and churches of Granada, as viewed from the Iglesia de Merced.

Jill Worrall visits some Nicaraguan cities and find them steeped in colour and culture.

Luxury hotels arrive in Cuba

Despite fears Trump may hurt tourism boom, towering cranes dot the Havana skyline.

'Bikepacking' from Alaska to Argentina

This may be 'the meal of the decade'

middle east

Shocks for visitors to Dubai

Dubai at night is spectacular. It's the biggest, the best and the most expensive of everything. Or is it?

It's the biggest, the best and the most expensive of everything. Or is it? 20 things that will surprise first time visitors to Dubai.

Gritty and creative: Alternative Dubai

Edgy art, indie designers and an emerging food scene: it isn't all about the glitz and glam.

King Tutankhamun's treasures moved video

A Middle East food tour

europe

Grand tour of Italy

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Sunset view of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

Need help with an Italy itinerary? Email travel@stuff.co.nz and we'll get you an answer.

Hot spot of the week: France

Get in on the action of the world's most prestigious cycling race in France.

Billionaire's hotel for actress crush

Town of 2000 that welcomes 2 million

uk and ireland

Secret tunnels postal workers used

Deep below the streets, workers once carried the lifeblood of London under the shroud of darkness.

Deep below the streets, workers once carried the lifeblood of London under the shroud of darkness.

World's first 'treehouse crane'

Naked on all fours, I felt I was starring in a low budget comedy. I grabbed the towel from the tree-branch shelf above and scurried out.

Does London still feel safe?

Hot Spot: Pilton

usa

Vegas gets $1.4m hotel rooms

A view of one the Richmond Penthouse suites which you can only stay in with a minimum casino buy-in of NZD$1.4m.

They're arguably the most expensive hotel rooms in the world, penthouse suites for those raising the stakes.

Total solar eclipse in US: A guide video

Plan your US trip around the greatest free cosmic show on Earth. If you're quick you could even watch it from underwater.

Fan's 2000 Disneyland visits

Tipping just got more confusing

canada & alaska

In the 'iceberg capital of the world'

A giant iceberg passes Little Harbour in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador.

A house is dwarfed by an enormous iceberg as it passes through 'iceberg alley' in Canada.

Resort run on water power

A luxury hotel concept in Canada proposes a "micro-climate" resort run entirely on hydro power.

How to run a restaurant on rails

8 must-see Canada sights

asia

Insider tip: Phuket

Visit the colourful Wat Chalong temple for a culture fix.

With spectacular coastlines, bustling markets and fascinating culture, Phuket amazed me endlessly.

Watch: Floods swamp tourist attraction video

Swathes of south China underwater after severe flooding, including the famous Orange Isle.

It's slightly distracting in this restaurant.

We go to NZ-made underwater eatery gallery video

NZ's talented designers and builders have brought to life one of the best travel experiences on Earth.

luxury

We go to NZ-made underwater eatery gallery video

It's slightly distracting in this restaurant.

NZ's talented designers and builders have brought to life one of the best travel experiences on Earth.

Most luxurious cruise ship ever built?

It's a big call in the top end of the cruising market - so how does Regent's Seven Seas Explorer live up to its billing?

Resort run on water power

Teen's $20k first class flight

budget

Top places to see for free

Britain plundered all manner of items from the around the world. Many of them are now at the British Museum in London.

You can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are 10 places you'll never regret visiting that won't cost you a dime.

Travel: Secret ways of saving money

Hidden charges can take a chunk out of your travel budget, so it's best to think ahead

Maldives on a backpacker budget

Best and worst value beaches

beaches

We go to NZ-made underwater eatery gallery video

It's slightly distracting in this restaurant.

NZ's talented designers and builders have brought to life one of the best travel experiences on Earth.

NZ snubbed, Sydney shines

Don't despair NZ, if you want a holiday apparently Sydney is the second best place in the world to go.

The Hurawalhi Island Resort's underwater restaurant. You'll need deep pockets to eat here.

Kiwis make huge undersea eatery

Built in Taranaki, world's biggest underwater restaurant lets you watch fish swim while savouring their cooked relatives.

food

NZ's 100 best restaurants video

A dish from Christchurch's Gatherings restaurant, one which is in the vanguard of making plants the centrepiece of the menu.

Kiwis are flocking to casual restaurants with homegrown produce. In 2017, there are more top eateries than ever.

Kiwis make huge undersea eatery

Built in Taranaki, world's biggest underwater restaurant lets you watch fish swim while savouring their cooked relatives.

Slurp ramen with the locals at Chuka Soba Inoue.

A foodie’s guide to Tokyo

I created a master list of places to visit. But like most things in Tokyo, it didn't go to plan.

adventure

Mountain biking for beginners

I photograph the views and take a drama queen selfie.

The views are amazing but I think I might die. They said Marlborough's Link Track was for beginners.

Welly lads take on Mongol Rally

They're preparing to race 20,000km in "highly inappropriate cars" from England to Russia.

Microadventures: the new bucket list video

Antarctic balance on thin ice

family

Adventure holidays good for kids?

 Risky activities can gift your kids the best travel souvenirs.

 Risky activities can gift your kids the best travel souvenirs.

12 best islands in the Mediterranean

Forget the mundanities of work and school life and maroon yourself on a Mediterranean island.

Wild in Welly for school holidays

Family gives everything up for world trip video

Video

'I'll never recover from plane dragging'

David Dao can't remember the moment he was dragged off the plane, but it still haunts him.

news

What the fog is with all the delays?

In 2016, travellers using Christchurch Airport endured a total of 50 fog-affected days.

After another morning of airline fog delays, what's the answer - and how much will it cost?

Travelling life of Melanie C

She travelled the world with the Spice Girls, but what were her favourite places?

UK minister apologises for visa woes video

Hundreds forget to renew passports

troubles

'I'll never recover from plane dragging'

Dr David Dao was visibly bloody and injured after the incident.

4:27 PM  David Dao can't remember the moment he was dragged off the plane, but it still haunts him.

Passenger hit with wine bottle

A Delta Air Lines flight attendant assaulted a 23-year-old passenger with a wine bottle when he tried to open an exit door an hour into the flight.

Fog cancels, delay flights

UK minister apologises for visa woes video

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