SkyCity Entertainment maintains forecasts for 2026 fiscal year following cost-saving measures

SkyCity Entertainment said it expects trading to remain broadly in line with forecasts in the year ahead and reaffirmed guidance for a recovery in earnings, as the New Zealand casino operator pursues cost-saving measures, regulatory remediation...

Snap up return flights to Bali for $429 in major airline sale - plus more great travel deals right now

Travellers can snap up flights to Byron for less than a pub dinner for two, in Virgin's latest sale. The airline has launched a network-wide sale on more than one million Economy and Business Class domestic and international fares, starting from...

Williamson retires from T20 int’ls

Agence France-Presse . Wellington 02 November, 2025, 23:05 Kane Williamson New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals on Sunday, saying the team needed ‘clarity’ ahead of next year’s World Cup....

World Travel Influencers’ worst public transport experience was in NZ

“We’ve travelled to 26 countries ... But this is the worst public transport.” Auckland Transport has set the record straight after an influencer couple described their public transport journey from Auckland Airport to Waitematā (Britomart) Station...

Chch poised for record overseas arrivals

Christchurch Airport is preparing for record-breaking international passenger arrivals landing this summer. Overall international capacity is up 15% on last season which places the airport ahead of passenger traffic before Covid. The season...

The rise of trolley tourism: Booking.com reveals the surprising trend shaping where we travel in 2025

When it comes to why we go to where we go, we all know that the food culture plays a huge part in influencing whether we’ll travel somewhere or not. But it’s usually the restaurant and cafe-scene, as well as the local produce that dictates whether...

Letter: Travel advisories about visiting the U.S. abound. Where would we be if our ancestors faced these warnings?

FILE - In this undated file photo, a group of immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island in New York wait in line to begin immigration proceedings. Ellis Island, the former immigration inspection station, is adjacent to the Statue of Liberty. (AP...

North India’s winter guestlist: The epic journey of the migratory birds

Come winter, we all start looking for ‘something warm’, ‘something cosy’, turns out, it’s not just a human thing, it is also a bird thing. Birds, the winged wonders, in search of a warmer climate for food and breeding purposes, make their way to...

Australian-born Tribe crosses the Tasman with Auckland opening

Sri Lanka Tourism’s glamorous “Night of Nights” lights up Brisbane

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) hosted an unforgettable evening at the luxurious Sofitel Brisbane, drawing over 60 leading Australian travel agents for its exclusive “Night of Nights” event. The evening was a celebration of Sri...

Lagardère Travel Retail revenue reaches record €1695m in Q3

Lagardère Group has posted its third-quarter 2025 revenue results, revealing Lagardère Travel Retail reached a record-breaking performance during the period, with revenue at €1695m, up 6.2% on a reported basis and 5.0% like-for-like. The strong...

Aquatica Orlando to debut new nighttime lantern experience for the holiday season

This holiday season, Aquatica Orlando will debut ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival at Aquatica, a brand-new nighttime experience transforming the waterpark into a realm of light and imagination. Expanding on nighttime traditions like AquaGlow, this...

The Islamic mathematician who defied the Greeks to prove light travels straight

A set of rare books at a London library shows the impact that one Islamic mathematician had on western physics and astronomy – yet its author has always been more widely read in Europe than in the Middle East. The Book of Optics by Ibn Al Haytham,...

Tourist pleads guilty to causing serious crash

A tourist honeymooning in New Zealand has admitted causing a severe crash which led to four people - including his new wife - being hospitalised. One of the victims involved in the Wānaka smash last month was catapulted through their windscreen by...

Sponsored: Health insurance proving a valuable negotiating tool for Kiwi businesses

Health insurance is highly valued by employees and is increasingly becoming a valuable negotiation tool for New Zealand businesses. That’s according to Willie Moala, National Insurance Lead at Advice First, who sees it as an ideal way for...

Small Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo

What inspired you to start the business? I was born and raised in Hawaii. My parents immigrated to New Zealand 30 years ago to start their own business, and I’d been coming over those years. I had my career and my kid, and had been coming to visit...

9 of the best day trips from Auckland for food, wine and outdoor adventures

Gold-mining history, island and coastal escapes, and outdoor (and underground!) adventures combine for great ways to enjoy a day out of Auckland. And everywhere you go in Aotearoa (New Zealand’s Māori language name), there’s almost always the...

How to avoid hidden overseas ATM charges eating into your travel budget

Tristan Dakin, Wise’s Australia and New Zealand country manager, told the Herald that fees varied widely with local market forces in play. “In some regions, particularly where cash is still king, banks and independent ATM operators are able to set...

Top 10 destinations Indians are planning to visit in 2026

We are just three months away from 2026 and travellers have already started making plans for the next year. As per the latest Skyscanner report, Indians have been eyeing a couple of destinations for holidaying, exploring and relaxing in. With all...

This city has emerged as India's most sought-after travel destination for 2026

Skyscanner has released its Travel Trends 2026 Report, providing insights into the travel plans of Indians for the upcoming year. The findings reveal that nearly six in ten Indians intend to travel more in 2026, with many willing to spend as much...