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Why Christchurch might be NZ’s coolest city for a family getaway
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Why Christchurch might be NZ’s coolest city for a family getaway

Street art, wildlife encounters, beachside hot pools – this city boasts family adventure.

30 Jul 06:45 AM
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Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey

For quality, screen-free family time, a Great Walk really delivers.

29 Jul 07:00 AM
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Best places to take a toddler in the Alps

These outdoor activities are delightful for the whole family.

29 Jul 02:25 AM

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Why I travelled to Ibiza with young kids for a holiday
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Why I travelled to Ibiza with young kids for a holiday

Ibiza’s reputation as a party island is well earned. So, what's it like bringing kids?

29 Jul 12:05 AM
The hottest addition to the wellness movement in Sydney... literally
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The hottest addition to the wellness movement in Sydney... literally

Why Sydneysiders are flocking to these spots.

29 Jul 12:01 AM
Letting teens lead the way in Queenstown is a game-changer
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Letting teens lead the way in Queenstown is a game-changer

28 Jul 05:00 PM
Eight of the cheapest Asian city break destinations
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Eight of the cheapest Asian city break destinations

27 Jul 08:00 AM
What it's like sleeping in an ancient Korean hanok village
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What it's like sleeping in an ancient Korean hanok village

26 Jul 07:00 PM
Why Verona's open-air opera is a must-experience event
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Why Verona's open-air opera is a must-experience event

25 Jul 07:00 AM
MFAT tells Kiwis to avoid popular Asian holiday spots as conflict erupts
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MFAT tells Kiwis to avoid popular Asian holiday spots as conflict erupts

At least 14 people have died since yesterday in fresh fighting in Cambodia and Thailand.

25 Jul 02:56 AM
'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo Māori
New Zealand

'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo Māori

The current passport, with te reo Māori text first, came into effect in 2021.

24 Jul 05:00 PM
Kiwi who attacked crew on Air NZ flight ordered to pay $10k
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Kiwi who attacked crew on Air NZ flight ordered to pay $10k

The New Zealander forced the plane to divert to Melbourne.

24 Jul 09:11 AM
Controversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'
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Controversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'

Nearly 8000 extra Aussies visited in autumn, injecting an extra $22m into the NZ economy.

24 Jul 03:24 AM
Cruising the Kimberley on board Ponant’s luxury small ship Le Jacques Cartier
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Cruising the Kimberley on board Ponant’s luxury small ship Le Jacques Cartier

Enjoy a yacht-like experience on this intimate luxury ship.

24 Jul 02:40 AM
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Pacific Islands travel

How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor
Travel

How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor

25 years on from Cast Away, we look at the biggest films and TV shows filmed in Fiji.

23 Jul 03:00 AM
Why Raiatea, an ancestral homeland of Māori, is a must-visit for Kiwis
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Why Raiatea, an ancestral homeland of Māori, is a must-visit for Kiwis

Raiatea is considered the birthplace of Polynesian culture and the most sacred island.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 
Travel

Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 

Three ocean swims over three days? How hard could it be?

13 Jul 12:30 AM
What it’s like staying at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva 
Travel

What it’s like staying at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva 

The five-star Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva offers the perfect blend of old and new.

11 Jul 12:05 AM
Done Fiji and Cook Islands? Get to this island before the crowds do
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Done Fiji and Cook Islands? Get to this island before the crowds do

Palau offers world-class scuba diving, with vibrant marine life and coral reefs.

07 Jun 06:00 PM
‘Big, bad city’: Why Suva should be top of your Fiji to-do list
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‘Big, bad city’: Why Suva should be top of your Fiji to-do list

It's worth stepping away from the deserted beaches.

31 May 07:00 PM
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Cruise holidays

From Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts here
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From Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts here

No matter your travel style, these special offers provide unique experiences.

21 Jul 05:51 PM
Limited-time travel offers: Island getaways, Disney, and Pride events
Travel news

Limited-time travel offers: Island getaways, Disney, and Pride events

Go on your next adventure with these deals.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
An honest review of the Carnival Encounter cruise ship
Travel

An honest review of the Carnival Encounter cruise ship

Carnival Encounter recently transitioned from the P&O fleet. What has changed?

09 Jul 07:03 AM
Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules
Travel

Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules

How much Air New Zealand and Jetstar had to pay for breaking the rules is revealed.

09 Jul 02:00 AM

Travel videos

Boeing announces latest results
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Boeing announces latest results

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30 Jul 01:16 AM
Tourism Fiji’s latest campaign: What happened to Wilson?
Travel

Tourism Fiji’s latest campaign: What happened to Wilson?

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23 Jul 01:55 AM
Family-built tours, Fiordland soul
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Family-built tours, Fiordland soul

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22 Jul 08:54 PM
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New Zealand travel

Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey
Travel

Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey

For quality, screen-free family time, a Great Walk really delivers.

29 Jul 07:00 AM
The hottest addition to the wellness movement in Sydney... literally
Travel

The hottest addition to the wellness movement in Sydney... literally

Why Sydneysiders are flocking to these spots.

29 Jul 12:01 AM
Letting teens lead the way in Queenstown is a game-changer
Travel

Letting teens lead the way in Queenstown is a game-changer

Would you trust your teenager to plan a family holiday?

28 Jul 05:00 PM
What it's like sleeping in an ancient Korean hanok village
Travel

What it's like sleeping in an ancient Korean hanok village

Nathan Limm explores the rich history of Gyeongju.

26 Jul 07:00 PM
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10 Best luxury lodges around the world for your next dream getaway
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10 Best luxury lodges around the world for your next dream getaway

These luxury lodges turn travel dreams into reality.

23 Jul 07:10 AM
Explore Central Otago's latest attractions: Wine, adventure and more
Travel

Explore Central Otago's latest attractions: Wine, adventure and more

A winery stay, creative kai in a casual setting and mini-golf are among the new options.

19 Jul 11:13 PM
Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 
Travel

Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 

Three ocean swims over three days? How hard could it be?

13 Jul 12:30 AM

Overseas travel

Kiwi who attacked crew on Air NZ flight ordered to pay $10k
Travel

Kiwi who attacked crew on Air NZ flight ordered to pay $10k

The New Zealander forced the plane to divert to Melbourne.

24 Jul 09:11 AM
Flight frenzy: Qantas slashes prices for Australia-bound Kiwis
Travel

Flight frenzy: Qantas slashes prices for Australia-bound Kiwis

The sale lasts three days but the return leg is not included in the cut-price deal.

23 Jul 12:51 AM
Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules
Travel

Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules

How much Air New Zealand and Jetstar had to pay for breaking the rules is revealed.

09 Jul 02:00 AM
Husband’s oversight grounds Auckland woman’s 60th Hawaii holiday – but he still goes
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Husband’s oversight grounds Auckland woman’s 60th Hawaii holiday – but he still goes

The would-be holidaymaker was left in tears after an automated form bungled her info.

03 Jul 06:30 AM

More Travel news

Cruising the Kimberley on board Ponant’s luxury small ship Le Jacques Cartier
Travel

Cruising the Kimberley on board Ponant’s luxury small ship Le Jacques Cartier

Enjoy a yacht-like experience on this intimate luxury ship.

24 Jul 02:40 AM
Exploring Alkina Wines: A serene Barossa Valley cellar door experience
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Exploring Alkina Wines: A serene Barossa Valley cellar door experience

Here’s what to expect when you visit one of Barossa’s 150 wineries.

23 Jul 09:00 AM
Why these 10 British walks should be on your bucket list
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Why these 10 British walks should be on your bucket list

From cinematic Scottish Highlands to Hadrian's Wall, these hikes have it all.

23 Jul 07:42 AM
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Why these 10 British walks should be on your bucket list
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Why these 10 British walks should be on your bucket list

From cinematic Scottish Highlands to Hadrian's Wall, these hikes have it all.

23 Jul 07:42 AM
10 Best luxury lodges around the world for your next dream getaway
Travel

10 Best luxury lodges around the world for your next dream getaway

These luxury lodges turn travel dreams into reality.

23 Jul 07:10 AM
How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor
Travel

How Fiji became a favourite filming location from Cast Away to Survivor

25 years on from Cast Away, we look at the biggest films and TV shows filmed in Fiji.

23 Jul 03:00 AM
Tourism Fiji’s latest campaign: What happened to Wilson?
Travel

Tourism Fiji’s latest campaign: What happened to Wilson?

To mark 25 years since Cast Away, the country's tourism organisation imagines what happened to Wilson the volleyball after he was lost at sea. Video / Tourism Fiji

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23 Jul 01:55 AM
Flight frenzy: Qantas slashes prices for Australia-bound Kiwis
Travel

Flight frenzy: Qantas slashes prices for Australia-bound Kiwis

The sale lasts three days but the return leg is not included in the cut-price deal.

23 Jul 12:51 AM
Curtains don't match the window: Underwhelming reveal causes millions of laughs in viral video.
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Curtains don't match the window: Underwhelming reveal causes millions of laughs in viral video.

A TikTok user didn't quite get the view he expected when opening his hotel curtain.

23 Jul 12:10 AM
Family-built tours, Fiordland soul
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Family-built tours, Fiordland soul

Crafted by locals, these luxe tours go deeper than most.

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22 Jul 08:54 PM
Not a foodie? Here's why you should still take a food tour in Portugal
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Not a foodie? Here's why you should still take a food tour in Portugal

In Portugal, food is far more than sustenance.

22 Jul 08:00 AM
Jackson, Mississippi: The pulse of blues, gospel and soul
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Jackson, Mississippi: The pulse of blues, gospel and soul

22 Jul 12:00 AM
Opinion: Why I didn't let stage 4 terminal cancer stop me from travelling one last time
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Opinion: Why I didn't let stage 4 terminal cancer stop me from travelling one last time

21 Jul 05:00 AM
Is flying Business Class worth it? An expert’s guide on how to make the most of it
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Is flying Business Class worth it? An expert’s guide on how to make the most of it

20 Jul 10:00 PM
Explore Central Otago's latest attractions: Wine, adventure and more
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Explore Central Otago's latest attractions: Wine, adventure and more

19 Jul 11:13 PM
'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming community
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'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming community

19 Jul 09:22 PM
Giddy Up: Best places to experience cowboy culture
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Giddy Up: Best places to experience cowboy culture

19 Jul 07:00 PM
5 incredible cheese experiences you can have in Switzerland
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5 incredible cheese experiences you can have in Switzerland

17 Jul 10:45 PM
8 Mistakes I made at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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8 Mistakes I made at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

17 Jul 07:00 PM
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