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...

Canada is now so 'woke' even planes and trains are making 'land acknowledgements' to honor native tribes

Furious passengers have blasted Canada's national airline and train company for displaying land acknowledgments. A land acknowledgement is an increasingly common practice that recognizes an area as the traditional homeland of indigenous peoples....

‘We need to power up’: New mayor wants to turn Dunedin into ‘premier destination’

She said one of the keys to success would be joining forces with the institutions and people that make things happen in Dunedin. “My key is to rebuild partnerships so that we can do things together. I’ve been contacting a lot of the people that...

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...

NZ great Williamson retires from T20 internationals

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. Williamson will depart the shortest format as his country's second-highest...

Self-portrait: Love and regrets

As a child I had a trick to help myself fall asleep. I would start a story – usually an impossibly romantic one involving a famous concert pianist or a war hero – adding to the story each night, repeating favourite bits (sex came into it once I...

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...

Kordia to deliver Dialpad’s AI-powered contact centres locally

Kordia has been appointed as one of only five Managed Services Partners worldwide by Dialpad to deliver AI-powered communications and contact centre solutions in New Zealand. This partnership grants New Zealand organisations increased access to...

The UK city now rivalling London and Edinburgh for foreign visitors - as it's been 'inundated' with big-spending US and Chinese travellers

A compact city in the UK is now rivalling some of the nation's top economic powerhouses thanks to big-spending overseas travellers who have poured into its economy. Tourism in York is on the rise, and city leaders are now aiming to bring in even...

Woman 'gang raped by 7 men on holiday’ as distraught husband watches

A travel influencer, who was motorcycling around the globe with her husband, was brutally gang-raped by seven men during an overnight stop. Three suspects have been brought before an Indian court, charged with raping Fernanda, 28, and assaulting...

Aquatica Orlando plans new holiday season event, Illuminate

Aquatica, SeaWorld Orlando’s water park, is introducing an after-hours holiday event called Illuminate, a walk-through lantern festival. The after-dark activity will be held on 42 select nights — primarily weekends — between Nov. 8 and Jan. 31....

Influencer 'gang raped by seven men on holiday with husband forced to watch'

15:30, 16 Oct 2025Updated 15:30, 16 Oct 2025 Fernanda suffered a terrible ordeal at the hands of seven men(Image: vueltaalmundoenmoto/Instagram) A travel influencer was brutally gang-raped by seven men while motorbiking around the world with her...

A New Kind of Stay Has Landed in Aotearoa: Tribe Auckland Fort Street

Auckland has just welcomed its newest hot spot for style-led stays with the opening of TRIBE Auckland Fort Street - the first New Zealand location for the bold, design-driven hotel brand that's transforming hospitality worldwide. Part of Accor's...

Asia’s tourism routes to NZ diversify as Chinese visitor numbers lag

New Zealand’s tourism rebound is increasingly being driven by visitors from across Asia, but not by the historically dominant country. As visitor numbers from China continue to lag behind pre-Covid levels, markets such as Japan, Singapore and...

Digital Bank Revolut Acquires Swifty, an AI powered Travel Startup

Digital bank Revolut recently announced the acquisition of Swifty, an AI-powered travel agent startup incubated at Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH). This latest acquisition by Revolut brings Swifty’s AI tech and Co Founders Stanislav Bondarenko and...

NSW’s largest open-air cellar door and wine tasting is coming to Sydney this weekend

Over 40 producers from across 16 NSW wine-growing regions will bring their best wines to the harbourside lawns of the MCA. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article...

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race: Counting down the miles

The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is now into its fifth day and the crews of two boats are counting down the miles to the finish line as they look forward to arriving into Auckland, thoughts turn to what they will do on arrival at Royal...

Food and travel raise inflation in September

The price of everyday food items — from cabbages to corned beef — has surged across Samoa, with Chinese cabbage up more than 34 percent and corned beef nearly 24 percent higher than a year ago, driving the country’s annual inflation rate to 2.8...

Trips cancelled on Auckland's western line as train hits car

The scene at the crossing this morning. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel Train services between Avondale and Swanson in Auckland have been cancelled after a train hit a car. Auckland Transport said all western services will instead only run from...