Biggest events in travel
It was a year of record-breakers with new long-haul flights and bigger cruise ships dominating the news.
New Zealand's top 10 views
Do we live in one of the world's most beautiful countries? These views say yes.
When the East Cape beckons
Here is a holiday paradise visited by few, filled with heaps of walks, waterfalls, and swim spots.
Alaskan town dark for 65 days
Utqiagvik saw its last sunrise on November 18 and won't get another until January 23.
Alaskan town dark for 65 days
Utqiagvik saw its last sunrise on November 18 and won't get another until January 23.
From shearer to enlightenment
Sure, Coromandel beaches are paradise. But up in the hills you might just find Nirvana.
An isolated paradise
Bess Manson visits the harbour island and discovers its beauty and significance to Māori.
Forget all you knew about travel
I was worried my baby would miss me too much, but it was me who got separation anxiety.
Travel with a baby: Checklist
What you need for a lush resort is much less than a South Island road trip.
Famous in NZ: Cape Farewell
Apart from being a quietly satisfying geographical tick, the headland is truly spectacular.
A bach trespasser's guide
OPINION: If you're imposing on friends, bringing a bag of BBQ or beach picnic supplies per night of stay is a good rule of thumb.
Eggs, flour & 'drunk' fireworks
From the egg and flour food fights to the wildly exploding firecrackers, this is one heck of a festival.
A new adventure for Helen Medlyn
Former opera singer, Helen Medlyn takes a step into the unknown.
An accidental camping love affair
Opunake was full, so they went on to Oakura - and they've come back every year since.
Wellington's best kept secret
Bess Manson visits the harbour island and discovers its beauty and significance to Māori.
NZ's top 10 most beautiful views
Do we live in one of the world's most beautiful countries? These views say yes.
Federer loves Australia's 'moon'
Tennis champ on a whirlwind visit to the Pinnacles in Western Australia.
When did Brisbane get chic?
The Queensland capital is casting off its more "sleepy" or "rough-around-the-edges" reputation.
This is Australia's best day out
Even despite the "stingers" and mossies, Kylie McLaughlin falls for Magnetic Island.
Forget all you knew about travel
I was worried my baby would miss me too much, but it was me who got separation anxiety.
My teenage summer in Tahiti
Feigning a passion for French was a small price to pay to be let loose on the "islands of love".
An island like no other
Every island in the Cooks has its own unique flavour. And Atiu is very much one of the jewels in the crown, writes Gerard Hindmarsh.
Sneak peek at billion-dollar ship
Does the world's newest cruise titan live up to the hype? Teresa Machan gets aboard the Celebrity Edge.
Cruise ship to get rollercoaster
BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster will be 800 feet long and feature twists, turns and drops. On the sea.
Behind the scenes of Rio Carnival
Dress like a pineapple and learn how to samba like a pro on a backstage tour of Brazil's biggest street party.
Hot spot of the week: Guatemala
Exorcise your demons at the annual Burning of the Devil celebration.
King Tut and the majesty of eternity
Here, alone in this barren yet enchanting place, his presence is immortal. And at last, he's the sole master of his kingdom.
72 hours in Jerusalem
Even if you're not overly religious, it's easy to get swept up in the mystique and incredible history of the place.
Eggs, flour and 'drunk' fireworks
From the egg and flour food fights to the wildly exploding firecrackers, this is one heck of a festival.
Hot spot: Edinburgh
Trust the Scots to turn New Year's Eve into a three- to four-day celebration.
Home of the first Christmas card
Natalie Paris visits the UK hideaway where the designer of the first Christmas card lived.
Beaches, a privilege not a right
OPINION: Targeting overseas tourists is part of the answer – but more importantly, we have to take responsibility ourselves for how we treat the most beautiful parts of this country.
Hot spot: Arizona, USA
When an elderly man staggers into town in early December, the Hopi get ready to party.
Alaskan town dark for 65 days
Utqiagvik saw its last sunrise on November 18 and won't get another until January 23.
A bit of France, just off Canada
Paris is a long way away, 4345km to be precise, from the small islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.
Old Man magic in Hong Kong
One of the world's best bars is tucked behind a cat food shop, halfway up the world's longest escalator, and down a dimly-lit alley.
A leisurely sled in Japan
Our dogs didn't reach top speed, but the relaxed pace allows us to enjoy our snow-laden woodland surrounds.
Inside China's underground hotel
The resort took 10 years of construction to build. Of the hotel's 18 floors, 16 are underground with two floors underwater.
What makes this hotel so luxurious?
The Burj Al Arab is often called "the most luxurious hotel in the world", and there's a reason why.
Akaroa escape is a Kiwi classic
Few things more quintessentially Kiwi than fish and chips on the beach before retiring to the family tent.
12 myths about plane tickets
Want to get more bang for your buck when booking tickets? Ignore these myths.
Mess maddens residents
Revellers at a beach near Nelson are leaving behind a mess of broken bottles, plastic rubbish, and smouldering fires.
Canty's hidden beach gems
Top suggestions for a summer's day out at a beach near Christchurch.
Top 10 beach breaks with culture
Some want to laze by the beach and others want to get up off that sun lounger and see the sights. Here's how to do both.
Where to eat best of British
From haggis to spotted dick, and everything in between.
Beers for bikies, the pedalling kind
Beer tastings are growing in New Zealand's largest wine region and a micro-brewery is taking advantage of the influx of food-savvy travellers.
One trip you need to take
I am awakened by the sound of an animal crunching on what could only be bone. And it's right. Outside. My. Tent.
Quirky stays around the capital
You could book a hotel room. Or, you could stay somewhere unlike anywhere else.
Forget all you knew about travel
I was worried my baby would miss me too much, but it was me who got separation anxiety.
Travel with a baby: Packing checklist
What you need for a lush resort is much less than a South Island road trip.
Biggest events in travel in 2018
It was a year of record-breakers with new long-haul flights and bigger cruise ships dominating the news.
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Six hurt in airbridge collapse
As medical staff were helping a passenger off the plane, the airbridge at US airport "experienced a failure".
Biggest events in travel in 2018
It was a year of record-breakers with new long-haul flights and bigger cruise ships dominating the news.
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