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![The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter
Rug up and disconnect from the world.
![Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.
![From foodies to hikers: Discover this week’s five best travel deals for every type of traveller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
From foodies to hikers: Discover this week’s five best travel deals for every type of traveller
Fancy a city break and a tropical holiday all in one trip? Read on.
![NZ's best snow holidays which are anything but conventional](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
NZ's best snow holidays which are anything but conventional
What do you mean you didn't know cheese rolling was a snowsport?
![We dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's why](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
We dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's why
Taupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.
![Rotorua is the staycation your family needs this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rotorua is the staycation your family needs this winter
Where cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.
![Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.
![Take yourself or the whole gang on your next holiday with these hot deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Take yourself or the whole gang on your next holiday with these hot deals
Book a trip for you, your partner or your entire family.
![Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter
Have an illuminating time in Queenstown this winter.
![Hate crowds? Give these six cities a miss this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hate crowds? Give these six cities a miss this winter
Data reveals the cities Kiwis are most interested in escaping to this winter.
![DoC approves decade-long Ruapehu deal to save ski season 'for years to come'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
DoC approves decade-long Ruapehu deal to save ski season 'for years to come'
DoC gives the local Ohakune business collective the green light for the 2024 ski season.
![This country taught me how to love winter and thrive in the cold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
This country taught me how to love winter and thrive in the cold
Opinion: Don't endure this winter; enjoy it.
![Snow falls in Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Snow falls in Otago
Snow falling in St Bathans, Otago, on Friday, March 15 2024. Video / Supplied
![Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
![Should you visit Afghanistan? Tour company inviting Kiwis back to Bamyan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Should you visit Afghanistan? Tour company inviting Kiwis back to Bamyan
Now is the time to return to Afghanistan, says tour company started by Afghan expats.
![This is the most northern settlement that you can visit on Earth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
This is the most northern settlement that you can visit on Earth
Don't expect crowds. The North Pole is just 1000 kilometres away.
![Kiwi ski field expansion given go-ahead to become New Zealand's largest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kiwi ski field expansion given go-ahead to become New Zealand's largest
The lift will add almost 150 rugby fields to the Kiwi snow area.
![Not ready to give up the snow? Look to Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Not ready to give up the snow? Look to Japan
Keep the slopes going and extend your ski season with some Japow.
![The cold truth? Visiting Antarctica is warmer and cheaper than you think](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The cold truth? Visiting Antarctica is warmer and cheaper than you think
The land of penguins, albatross, David Attenborough, and absolutely no polar bears.
![Want a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Want a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to go
Discover Nordegg, Alberta's hidden gem – Rockies without the crowds!
![Australia’s worst ski season: Early closures and carpet burns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Australia’s worst ski season: Early closures and carpet burns
Gum trees, snow melt and strips of astroturf.