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Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking lives
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.

36 Hours in Singapore
New York Times: Singapore celebrates its diamond jubilee as a thriving city-state.

Life after chemo: Kiwi breast cancer survivor's top tips for adventure post-treatment
Rebecca Ronald knows life is for living. She shares her tips for travelling after cancer.

How Air NZ navigated crises to finally unveil Dreamliner retrofit
Air NZ's 787 retrofits cost $35m each at S.T. Engineering in Singapore.

Kim Knight: Val Kilmer, Cookie Bear and The Body Shop - a Gen X lament
OPINION: 'Everything good gets discontinued.'

How to see New Zealand like a first-time visitor
Ever wondered what a tourist sees when they visit NZ for the first time? Wonder no more.

Accor Hotels' Duncan O'Rourke gives his take on New Zealand tourism
Interview with Duncan O’Rourke, chief executive of Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Video / Michael Craig

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival
Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.

Is this the year Laos breaks through?
New York Times: Laos, a place that feels stuck in time, is at the precipice of change.

No Hula-Hooping, no peeing in the ocean: 11 rules that might surprise travellers
There will be no building of sandcastles in Italy, thank you.

Safari on your bucket list? Pick the right one.
New York Times: How to choose a safari operator that also nurtures nature.

Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled
OPINION: A holiday encounter with bus seat hogs and child hecklers.

Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef
Well-known local ingredients are showcased in the menu.

Secrets from Air NZ crew: Behind the scenes on an Auckland-to-NYC flight
A flight attendant and pilots share what happens while passengers sit back and relax.

36 Hours in San Francisco
This glittering bayside city is expanding its public spaces and arts institutions.

Zita Cobb runs a $3086-a-night inn on a small island. Is she the most radical person in travel?
New York Times: Luxury meets community-spirit off the northeast coast of Newfoundland.

Are you adventurous or just running away from problems?
I became suspicious of everyone's motivations for long-term travel.

Travelling Kiwis share Airbnb tips after 6000km on the road in Europe
OPINION: Airbnb stays in Europe can either be dreamy or disastrous.

Auckland's best beaches: From Piha's chaos to Cheltenham's calm
Discover Auckland's best beaches, from Long Bay to Mission Bay.

Paul Lewis: How overtourism turned Porto's Livraria Lello into a sardine can
OPINION: A haven for book lovers, Livraria Lello is now a tourist trap drowning in queues.

Varsha Anjali: What's so bad about Auckland, anyway?
OPINION: As hordes leave Auckland for the holidays, is the city as bad as some say?

Bordeaux's trams vs Auckland's gridlock: What can we learn?
OPINION: Why Bordeaux could teach Auckland a thing or two about public transport.

Paul Lewis: €154 fine for a €3 bus fare - Kiwi tourists’ Bologna nightmare
OPINION: Simply catching a bus can cost a small fortune for the honest and unwary.

Inside look: Air New Zealand's 'world-first' Dreamliner retrofit
New seats, bigger screens and legroom plus a luxury business premier option.

Travelling for a cuddle, or more, at European sex parties
New York Times: Europe’s sex party scene is booming post-pandemic.

Finding London’s most distinctive shops
Sure, you can hit Harrods but these small and unique shops are extra special.

It’s not every day a European river cruise moves you to tears
Visiting the horror sites of the Balkan wars is a moving and deeply rewarding experience.

How to enjoy Lake Como on a shoestring budget
Piazzas look just as beautiful from a ferry as they do from a yacht.

Following Norway’s national painter through a landscape of mountains and fjords
Exploring the artistic legacy of symbolist painter Harald Sohlberg.

Kerre Woodham's 3 top tips for a successful Fiji family holiday
The Newstalk ZB host tries a new family travel trend. Here's why you should, too.

Why you should see the Japanese city of Kyoto from the water
Japan's former imperial capital Kyoto is a city laced with waterways.

7 beautiful places for fall foliage that aren’t in New England
Stunning autumn colours don’t belong to any one region.

The rise of adventure travel... with your grandparents
Your favourite travel companion might be old but they’re not out.

What it's like to fly Business Class from Auckland to Doha with Qatar Airways
Rubbery hapuka threatens to tarnish an otherwise excellent Business Class flight.

From Lisbon to Porto: Unforgettable experiences on a Viking Portugal River cruise
Australian author Kathy Lette explores the Douro river on a vibrant cultural adventure.

From dictators to dry-humoured storytellers, Bucharest draws visitors in
Expect to be enraptured in the Romanian capital.

Japan for kids: Pikachu is just the start for keeping children busy
Six must-do stops for families visiting Japan.

How to keep costs down if you’re a solo cruiser
Solo cruising is one of the top cruise trends for 2025 but is it too pricey?

How Hawkins won giant $800m new Auckland Airport terminal contract
Downer-owned builder wins huge job, the largest private infrastructure job of its type.

Was this the summer European tourism reached a breaking point?
New York Times: European hotspots hit breaking point as residents protest overtourism.

The perfect itinerary for 36 hours in San Diego
Make the most of every minute in the Californian city.

‘The demand is unstoppable’: Can Barcelona survive mass tourism?
New York Times: More crowds are expected for the America's Cup.