Oceania

Air New Zealand flying to Chicago

Air New Zealand will make Chicago O’Hare its fourth U.S. destination in November, as the carrier broadens its joint venture with United.The Auckland-O’Hare service will fly three times wee…

Norfolk Island: Welkam yorlyee

Folk of Norfolk share their history, local produce, gorgeous views and their good cheer, writes Peta McCartney.On an island renowned for its history, natural beauty, simple lifestyle and great food, t…

Rotorua: Wide-eyed and warm

Tess Nichol finds five things to do in Rotovegas, no matter the weather.1 Ride the lugeWe caught a gondola to the top of the hill at Skyline Rotorua, and that’s where fun began and ended for my …

Tasmania: Tassie’s black truffle gold

A small farm with small animals produces a mighty harvest, writes James O’Rourke.As I bounced around on the back seat of our shuttle bus, while our driver attempted to set the new speed record o…

Northland : Best in tents

Turning left at the Brynderwyns, Jesse Mulligan takes the family back to nature — with a few home comforts thrown in.New Zealand is a ridiculous country to try to explore. I’ve lived here …

Cairns: Green heart

Ewan McDonald embarks on a mission down Australia’s Bruce Highway, and discovers intrigue along the way.Sleepy Sunday morning sidewalks. Everyone in Cairns, it seems, obeys the commandment about…