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No room in the inn? Experts offer last-minute campsite tips
You may not get your pick of pitches but here’s how to find somewhere to stay.
The Great NZ Road Trip: An author and a singer - and some sweet words for the road
The shortest travelling day - just two hours - but more special characters to meet.
Is this NZ's most beautiful walk?
Here's where to find the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand.
Cold case: $100,000 reward to solve 1998 Kirsty Bentley murder
The 1998 murder of the Ashburton schoolgirl remains unsolved.
Inside the turret of Canterbury's historic luxury retreat
Juliette Sivertsen finds restoration and nourishment at a luxury lodge in Tai Tapu.
Ski preview: Season start knocked back by storms
After a weather window wobble, the snow season arrives next week in force .
Kiwis' Milky Way photos named best in the galaxy
The competition highlights the importance of preserving wild, dark places.
Photo from MacKenzie holiday wins big at photography awards
The award winning photo was a moment frozen in time on a guided tour of New Zealand.
Best of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 playgrounds
The finalists have been revealed, but who will you vote for as the country's number one?
NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Canterbury
Planning a trip to Canterbury this summer? Here's how to keep your whānau entertained.
Canterbury hot pools to require bathers show proof of vaccination
Under the new Covid Framework, visitors will have to show their My Vaccine Pass to get in.
What a catch: Your ultimate guide to Kaikōura's crayfish
There's no shortage of places to sink your claws into a crayfish.
The boutique and unique tipples of North Canterbury
If you're after variety to dazzle your tastebuds, this one's for you.
Why you should make tracks for Christchurch's Port Hills
Get a lay of the land from Christchurch's spectacular Port Hills.
How to enjoy a little slice of France in New Zealand
Slow down and enjoy the ride in this unique slice of New Zealand.
Lost in the quake: The baby boys who never saw their first birthday
Two mums who lost little baby boys in the 2011 Christchurch quake speak about their grief.
A night with the stars and New Zealand's biggest telescope
It'll be just them, the experts and 50 million distant solar systems.
Waitangi weekend warning: The traffic chokepoints and times to avoid
Check out the best times to hit the road this weekend.
Insider guide to Geraldine: Artist John Badcock
What to see and do in this peaceful and pretty South Canterbury town.
Coast to Coast: Surviving and thriving on a 243km challenge
Aer you up to cycling, walking and kayaking across the South Island in four days?
Is this New Zealand's best-kept walking secret?
Where you'll find the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand.
Where to eat, drink and stay in Christchurch
Boutique shopping, independent eateries and a few tequilas after dark.
GO NZ: The perfect challenge to end a challenging year
Even when you think you can't go any further, you can.
90 minutes to spare in Diamond Harbour
An insider's guide to a Banks Peninsula secret, Diamond Harbour.
Room Check: A luxury getaway close to Christchurch
We review a Canterbury luxury property with real animal attraction.