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Wind down in Clevedon
Relaxing Clevedon is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Westin Qualmark rating pulled
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.
Little Tom's Cottage, Hawkes Bay
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.
Hawke's Bay B&B named one of the world's best
A NZ bed and breakfast has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world.
<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Unwrap a Christmas holiday bargain
If you fancy a bit of a break this Christmas but need to do it on the cheap, there are a few things you can do to help your money go further.
U2 star gets out the camera to look at NZ
U2 has landed - and wasted no time in tweeting about the New Zealand experience.
$2400 a night - Cup hotel puts the boot in
A Christchurch hotel is charging $2400 a night for rooms during the World Cup quarter-finals - about 14 times the usual rate.
Economic gloom shuts famed Italian hotel
The Grand Hotel in Rimini, beloved of film maker Federico Fellini, is to close for the European winter as the economic crisis continues to bite.
River Birches Lodge, Turangi
This luxury lodge, situated in a serene area on the edge of the Tongariro River, is a great place to base yourself for a weekend of fly fishing.
For further information see riverbirches.co.nz.
Turangi: Lure of the lodge
After mixed fortunes fishing, Kerri Jackson decides River Birches luxury lodge is a better catch.
Mt Maunganui: Mission unwind
Sue Baxalle heads to Mt Maunganui for a relaxing and leisurely weekend by the sunny seaside.
Canada: Diplomatic relations
The happy marriage of nature and development in Canada's beautiful Okanagan region spellbinds Paul Lewis.
US billionaire to buy Queenstown hotel
The long-term lease and boutique visitor accommodation business within Queenstown's historic Eichardt's Private Hotel looks set to be bought for less than $1 million by American billionaire Julian Robertson.
Services sector shrugs off mid-year slump
New Zealand's services sector expanded last month, an early indication the economy may be returning to growth after stalling in the middle of the year.
Russell hotel named world's best coastal hideaway
A New Zealand retreat billed as "somewhere between seven stars and heaven" has been named the world's top luxury coastal hotel.
Four weddings equals a financial funeral
NZers are having to dig deep into their pockets to attend mates' weddings, a new survey finds.
Foreign visitors boost hotel nights in August
New Zealand's hotels reported a 7 per cent increase in overnight guest stays in August, propped up by more overseas visitors.
A secluded Hawkes Bay jewel
A new property just out of Hastings offers stylish and modern accommodation in a gorgeous setting, writes Joelle Thompson.
World Cup homes pass $20k a week
Dozens of homeowners are asking more than $20k a week in rent for the RWC with at least one website threatening to remove some listings.
First NZers give Games village thumbs-up
The first New Zealand athletes to use the Commonwealth Games village have enjoyed the large rooms and "excellent" dining hall, and have no complaints.
Commonwealth Games: Warning on Delhi came two years ago
The NZOC were given a graphic warning two years ago about the conditions they could face in Delhi - by themselves.