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You're doing Australia all wrong - THIS is the city to visit
This is the city you should be booking flights for.
Auckland holidays
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Stay at Fiji's secret all-inclusive surf resort from just $507 per day
Matanivusi is a secluded surf resort with uncrowded waves and jungle views.
Chatham Islands offer an overseas escape without a passport
Just two hours away, another world unfolds – offering revelation after revelation.
Three ways to get your heart racing in Queenstown – without jumping off a bridge
The adventure capital still has a few surprises up its sleeve.
When you move to NZ, what do you miss most about the UK?
I left England in 2011, and I finally have the answer.
A Queensland farm stay offers a wholesome, hands-on holiday
Kerry Heaney puts the popular 'farmcation' travel trend to the test.
From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island
'If you didn’t want everyone knowing your business, you probably wouldn't live here.'
Inside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by side
The three chalets sit just a minute’s walk from Mangawhai’s cafés and shops.
Luxury escapes close to home: Auckland’s best indulgent stays and dining
We share some of the best luxury travel experiences to try.
12 hours in Auckland: A local’s guide to the Tāmaki Makaurau's best spots
Swim at Herne Bay before coffee and scones at Elyse’s Honey Sundays café.
Pacific Islands travel
Is this the most heavenly isle in the South Pacific?
Turquoise lagoons, towering pines and powder-soft sand...
A luxury Fiji holiday, done the Simon Dallow way
Follow Simon Dallow for the best beaches, scenery, snorkelling and island experience.
The luxe Fiji resort where families and couples happily holiday side by side
Complimentary nannies and resort buddies keep the children at bay.
Cruise around remote Fiji islands that most tourists never see
Yasawa Princess II carries just 44 passengers for island hopping without the crowds.
Lonely Planet editor tips South Pacific destination as a 2027 must-visit
'Both times I’ve had pristine beaches and gorgeous lagoons entirely to myself.'
Cruise holidays
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Hot Deals: Asia cruises, African safaris and NZ train journeys
From Hong Kong cruises to Kruger safaris, as well as NZ rail deals.
Travel Alerts: Multigenerational travel is Virtuoso’s top luxury trend for 2027
It's official: this is where luxe travellers are heading next.
Hot Deals: Sailing in Alaska and Europe and adventuring in Australia
Alaska and Greece cruises, Sydney Harbour opera and Australian getaways.
Travel videos
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New Zealand travel
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I’m an Aucklander who’s never been to Christchurch. Here’s what I thought
Is the Garden City really as good as they say?
Wellington food guide: The capital's best spots for every appetite
Top spots for street food, Peking duck and pantry finds.
Flying into the future, on an airline where crayfish get their own seats
A flight to the Chatham Islands delivers old-fashioned Kiwi charm.
The only NZ city named in the world's top 10 trending destinations for 2027
The Kiwi centre sits alongside Reims, Pescara and Monterey.
Fiji holidays
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Air NZ, Qantas say Fiji jet fuel situation back to normal
Airlines confirm it's business as usual for flights to the island nation's gateway.
More Travel news
In pursuit of Gaudi and great tapas in Barcelona
Barcelona’s refusal to do 'ordinary' always makes it an exciting destination.
I fell in love with Japanese convenience stores, here's why
The weird, wonderful, and totally inexplicable delights of Japan's convenience stores.
Route 66 turns 100. We road-tripped through all its kitsch
Washington Post: Capturing the shifting landscapes, rural charms and retro attractions.
The North Island's best hot pools, from Ngāwha to Rotorua
In her new book, Nicola McCloy is ticking off the Great Kiwi Bucket List.
The divine allure of Calabria’s Coast of the Gods
New York Times: Why you should check out Italy’s overlooked deep-south region.
How to (really) get off the beaten track in Vietnam
The country’s least-visited region is full of surprises.
UFOs, hexes and abduction: Six haunted hiking trails for Halloween
Beware of the elderly woman who startles hikers and removes their livers.
Move over film, wellness is the new hot trend luring tourists to NZ
Wellness tourism is expected to bring $47 million into the NZ economy by June 2027.
