National leader Christopher Luxon says he has no regrets about bed tax U-turn
Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis announced yesterday their party’s promise of “no new taxes” would be upheld…
NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: The world’s best foodie destinations
This isn’t about prestige dining, the research indicates, it’s about getting close to a culture. Travellers are seeking…
8 Christmas destinations to book now across New Zealand
Popular holiday spots are booking up early for Christmas, urging early planning for better accommodation. Photo / Neat…
My mission to Middle Earth: Road-tripping through New Zealand in search of hobbits
One does not simply go on holiday to New Zealand. It’s about as remote as it gets. A…
Otago’s luxury holiday homes stand out in annual Bookabach list of top NZ baches
Topping Bookabach’s list is Queenstown’s Lakehouse 3, a split-level home on Frankton Hill with a prime spot above…
Tonga travel guide: A quiet South Pacific escape for winter sun
With her long, black Polynesian locks and creamy brown skin, Tonga’s beauty queen looks like Moana. I have…
Several Air NZ flights to Pacific Islands turned around or cancelled due to aircraft issues
Passengers were told by the captain the issue could not be fixed in Rarotonga, so they needed to…
Iran conflict: What NZ travellers can expect as Middle East crisis deepens
However, King believes the disruption won’t be as bad for Kiwis. Unlike Australian flights to Europe, New Zealanders…
Romance and ruins: A trip through Yorkshire’s Wuthering Heights filming locations
In her celebrated 1847 novel, Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte waxed lyrical about the “mysterious moorlands, wind-ravaged trees and…
Air NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awarded
“It appears to have proactively managed those issues by adjusting its schedule, and keeping overall capacity flat, while…
Inside an idyllic art school in the remote Transylvanian countryside
Meanwhile, pencils, brushes and paints require attention. We are not Van Gogh, throwing paint around or chopping off…
What you need to know about new parking fees at New Zealand tourist destinations
Parking fees are set to begin at Aoraki/Mt Cook, Punakaiki/Pancake Rocks and Franz Josef/Wairau in December. It’s a…