News and Opinions

Travel News

International glory for Kiwi town

A New Zealand town has scraped into a list of the top destinations in the world, as...
May 22, 4:47 pm
Global recognition for NZ bike trails

A New Zealand biking mecca has won global praise as one of the eight top mountain biking...
May 22, 4:14 pm
Hotel Review: Shangri-La Haikou

If you’re the type of person who wants to get off the beaten tourist path without...
May 22, 2:41 pm
A Himalayan hike to capture your heart

Hiking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal is a challenge that will test your body but capture...
May 22, 2:04 pm
Secrets for an upgrade revealed

If you’re a smartly dressed, single guy in your 30s you’re in luck: flight attendants...
May 22, 1:38 pm
A Himalayan flight full of fear

Lukla airport in Nepal is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world but...
May 22, 11:31 am
10 best spots to get an adrenaline fix

From white water rafting in Africa to bungee jumping in Macau, adrenaline junkies have...
May 22, 11:20 am
Everest Base Camp a holiday like no other

Hiking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal is a holiday like no other, as you follow in the...
May 21, 6:34 pm
How to keep fighting fit for Base Camp

When hiking in Nepal it's important to look after your body and not hide symptoms of...
May 21, 6:09 pm
Hotel hands out 24-carat gold iPads

Dubai’s famous Burj Al Arab hotel is taking luxury amenities to a whole new level by...
May 21, 5:16 pm
Staying in a picture postcard

No matter how many times you visit the Queenstown and Arrowtown areas, the majesty of the...
May 21, 3:51 pm
All that glitters: Saudi Arabia’s golden train station

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is to build the world’s most luxurious transport...
May 21, 12:42 pm
Tourists flock to NZ in bumper April

Record numbers of international vistors made it to New Zealand's shores in April...
May 21, 11:14 am
Men vs women: Who are the naughtiest tourists?

A new survey has concluded men behave more badly than women when travelling.
May 21, 10:47 am
The most racist countries revealed?

The topic of racism may be a regular one in this country but a survey has found New...
May 20, 8:33 pm
Afraid of flying? Tune in to this song

If you’re a nervy flyer, Adele can help.
May 20, 5:55 pm
Tally-ho, chaps! The Best of British in Auckland

Homesick Brits and those who simply enjoy all things British would be wise to plan a...
May 20, 4:55 pm
Indian rapes prompt change, but slowly

A month in conservative India is enough to show that while abuse against women is being ...
May 20, 4:26 pm
Broome beach polo goes international

An Australian team beat India in a game of beach polo in Broome at the weekend, but the...
May 20, 4:06 pm
Revisiting the 20s in decadent Berlin

The real razzmatazz of the 1920's was born in Berlin where the city's theatrical...
May 20, 2:30 pm