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Man boards flight dressed as a tent to avoid paying luggage fees
Saves hundreds of dollars and gets away with it.
Travel videos
Queenstown to Fiordland: Winter ski detour
Thomas Bywater visits Milford, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the ski fields of the deep south.
Things to do...
Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.
Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events
Congratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.
How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
A round-up of our favourite school holiday activities happening around Auckland this July.
Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city
Lights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.
Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar
Get among the fun in Tāmaki Makaurau using our weekend guide.
Nothing to do? Here's what's on in Auckland
Picking the best things to do in Auckland this weekend so you don't have to.
Travel tips
Best travel advice we've heard in 2024
Herald Travel share the top tips and tricks they've reported on this year.
How to survive a campervan holiday with children in tow
Holiday on wheels? What you need to know about packing up the family and hitting the road.
Seven tips to perfect your European summer holiday
Take note, because nobody wants to be stuck in a sea of selfie sticks.
Cruise holidays
Five must-grab travel deals for your next romantic getaway
Travel the world with your other half.
What it’s like on one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships
The Regent Suite boasts a $246,000 bed.
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NZ travel
Think Mount Maunganui is solely a summer destination? Think again
The Bay of Plenty is easily one of NZ’s greatest winter getaways.
Seven culture shocks I experienced when moving from the UK to NZ
Now they're my way of life. Almost.
Pootling around Waikato in a campervan - why everyone should do it
Moseying about with no fixed itinerary has many perks.
Overseas travel
Man boards flight dressed as a tent to avoid paying luggage fees
Saves hundreds of dollars and gets away with it.
Want to burn through a travel budget? Visit the most expensive city in the world
It's one of the most beautiful spots in the world - but it isn't cheap.
These are the beaches the French would rather you didn’t know about
Where to find secret islands, sheltered coves and the country's best moules frites.
More Travel news
'Chaotic': Korean Air flight hit by severe turbulence, 14 injured
Just over an hour into the flight, there were 15 seconds of mayhem.
Snorkelling with sharks at Kelly Tarlton’s - what could go wrong?
The easy way to tick off a bucket-list item.
Gen Z employee shares hilarious TikTok on Invercargill City Council account
The video quickly gained more than one million views and 620 comments.
How to eat like a New Yorker in New York City
With NYC Restaurant Week in full swing, these are the city's best places to eat.
New York-bound flight diverts to Phoenix after something found 'crawling' in passenger's hair
It brings a whole new meaning to 'itching to get off'.
I refuse to visit Europe with my 5-year-old and husband, am I in the wrong?
The woman took to social media to seek an answer.
This passport trend is popular on TikTok
'They almost didn’t let me on my flight,' one woman said after trying the trend.
Comical or cruel? Woman’s airport prank on her father goes viral
‘People kept laughing’ the woman boasted online.
Five foodie stops to add to your Queensland itinerary
Highlights from the 2024 Eat and Drink festival in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.
Lorna Riley checks into the super-luxe Imperial Hotel on the Gold Coast
This five-star hotel will treat you like an A-list celebrity, regardless of status.
The Queensland holiday that looks after parents too
A family holiday that ensures mum and dad are as happy as the sprogs.
Reap the benefits of flying to Guangzhou and beyond with China Southern
The airline provides free transit accommodation for qualifying customers.
Five Wonders of the World that never made the list
A series of “runners-up” that are arguably better.
Edinburgh's Fringe Festival starts today, and the city’s eateries rise to the occasion
A selection of the best places to eat in Scotland's capital.
Partner content
How Blue Frog made a giant leap
Sustainable breakfast company breaks into new markets with help from Kiwibank.
Ambulance stations need urgent work
Light The Way appeal needs $4m to fund urgent station builds.
The EV with best price/range equation
New entrant to NZ EVs already tops one list; has racing pedigree.