Latest from New Zealand Holidays

On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni

Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.

On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience

'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'

11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition at church

Nearly 400 volunteers prepared for the Easter exhibition's various displays.

'Something for everyone': Napier Lego show brings creativity to life

The Hawke’s Bay Brick Show features 86 exhibitors displaying Lego creations.

On The Up: The act of kindness that stunned a solo traveller visiting NZ

The UK-based mother travelled across Aotearoa for two months on her own.

On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world

They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.

‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanic

Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.

Luxury cruising is the best way to see New Zealand (and you don't even have to unpack your suitcase)

Champagne and butlers await those who board Silver Nova.

Swap Surfers Paradise for a rainforest retreat in less than 90 minutes

Welcome to the Queensland jungle.

Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game

Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

In the pursuit of relaxation: get active or rejuvenate in the Hawke's Bay

Introducing the ultimate countryside hideaway to both engage and disengage.

This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell

The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.

Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie

Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.

Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories

The Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.

Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them

The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?

Best Beach 2025: Shape, safety, skyscrapers? What truly makes a great beach

The Herald's esteemed team of lifestyle journalists describe what makes a beach, the best.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches – how to vote for the winner

The hidden gem shortlist has been chosen and now you can vote for your favourite.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 camping beaches – how to vote for the winner

The results are in for NZ's top 10 camping beaches – vote for your favourite now.