Friday, July 17, 2026

Travel

GVR – no slow coach to Fieldays

Jon Rawlinson -
They travel by trains and automobiles – not often by plane! – but some will arrive in finer style. Providing vintage train travel to...

Visit to Auschwitz provides a glimpse into evil

Chris Harrowell -
People from all over the world have visited Auschwitz, a sprawling complex located in the Polish town of Oświęcim that the Nazis used as...

Fuel crisis – relief for vets

Times Team -
Fittingly, Veterans Minister Chris Penk has confirmed new maneuvers will reduce fuel costs caused by war. “Global fuel price volatility has hit household budgets and...

Big win for Pukekohe Travel

Times Team -
Local travel agency, Pukekohe Travel, has been named Cruise Agency of the Year at the annual Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) Australasian Cruise Industry...

Oceania Riviera works up an appetite

Times Team -
By PJ Taylor Better be hungry with a healthy appetite if you’re sailing on the Oceania Riviera, as there’s a priority for the finest...

Dengue cases surge across Pacific as Health NZ warns travellers to take precautions

Jane Nixon -
Travellers heading to the Pacific are being urged to take extra precautions as dengue cases continue to rise across several island nations, with the...

Q&A with Damian O’Connor and Craig Boyt

Helena O'Neill -
Helena O’Neill talks with Pukekohe Travel directors Damian O’Connor and Craig Boyt about the best travel spots and what 2026 has in store...

Why the Chatham Islands are worth a visit

Times Team -
Often the last destination heard on the news’ weather report, the Chatham Islands is just a 2 hour 25 minute flight from Auckland –...

Serendipitous escape to Australia’s Phillip Island

Times Team -
By Clare McGillivray An expiring timeshare week turned into a happy accident when it sent us to Phillip Island, off the coast of the...

Pukekohe Travel wins big at annual travel conference

Times Team -
Local travel agency, Pukekohe Travel, won multiple awards at the annual First Travel Group conference held in Auckland this month. The agency’s award haul included...
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