Following in a film star's footsteps is a good way to get to know the Peak District, writes Rebecca Barry.

Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.

Paul Henry and transport are among reasons overseas tourists don't like us.

Just 30 minutes west out of Auckland city and Alexia Santamaria was feeling like she'd left the stresses of the world well behind her.

Milking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.

Guest nights in short term commercial accommodation rose 2pc in November, as a big rise in domestic nights in Auckland more than overcame an overall fall in international nights.

A rogue exec working for a Chinese company part owned by the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has escaped prosecution for unauthorised property sales which appear likely to leave the NZX-listed hotelier out of pocket.

Holiday-makers wanting a camping spot in the upper North Island are being urged to book a week ahead.

While you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.

Over the next few weeks we'll be profiling some of the country's coolest, most unusual baches available for rent.

Labour leader Phil Goff is defending renting out a property in Wellington that he promised to sell because he gets a taxpayer allowance to rent another place.

Hilton Worldwide announces the signing of management agreements for two new properties.

Relaxing Clevedon is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of New Zealand's top hotels, the Westin has been stripped of its Qualmark licence as a bitter battle between unit owners and the receiver of the hotel's management company continues.

This bed and breakfast, near Havelock North, has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world by the The Times in 2010. Nestled between the Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, it's the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

For further information see tomscottages.co.nz.

A NZ bed and breakfast has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world.

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U2 has landed - and wasted no time in tweeting about the New Zealand experience.