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Got a layover in LA? Visit this hidden gem 15 minutes from LAX
This small city’s got sun, shopping, celebrities and beaches - arguably better than LA.
Extremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago
'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
This surprising country boasts some of the world's best beaches
Hidden in plain sight, no one even considers it as 'beachy'.
From short breaks to far-flung adventures, click for an unmissable travel deal
Explore more of the world for less with this week's travel deals.
Tairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more funding
Gisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.
Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes
Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.
See the world’s wonders with these hot deals
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Taj Mahal, these deals are full of the world's marvels.
Investigation into crashed helicopter to begin
Civil Aviation Authority to work with helicopter pilot involved in the Uretiti Beach crash. Video / Charmaine Soljak
Ponsonby Road Bistro owner Blair Russell on his favourite spots in the city
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Inside Rosewood Kauri Cliffs: The beaches
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs guests have access to three private beaches. Video / Grant Bradley
Tasman Holiday Parks Pāpāmoa Beach has had a glorious makeover, and families love it
Introducing one of the biggest, most impressive resort swimming pools in NZ.
This lesser-known US road trip is miles better than Route 66
The ultimate guide to a trip of a lifetime.
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
Property Insider: NZ's tallest tower developer heads for Queenstown, SkyCity boss farewelled
'We're out of it day-to-day' - Damien Taylor steps back from successful hotel developer.
A comedian's tour of Auckland's best spots
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
Why red seaweed has blanketed Auckland beaches
Thick red seaweed that has covered beaches on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast is said to be a natural occurrence, but residents remain convinced they haven't seen it before. Video / RNZ
20-year-old pleads guilty after teen killed in Muriwai ute beach crash
The man lost suppression today at a hearing in the Waitākere District Court.
Travel experts reveal their favourite beaches in the world
You'll never guess where Richard Branson's favourite beach is.
Beach ban: Council to float permanent ban of vehicles at Waimarama
Vehicle use on Waimārama Beach was thrust into the spotlight by a makeshift barrier.
Multi-million dollar plans for four new Tāmaki Makaurau marae
What we know about the four projects so far.
Kiwi stars claim back-to-back wins in Mount Maunganui
Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann again won the beach volleyball event in Mount Maunganui.
Dirty chais and gorgeous views: Actor Kazim Khan on his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Person dies following water incident at Omaha Beach
Attempts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful, police say.