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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
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.
Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter
Have an illuminating time in Queenstown this winter.
Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?
Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.
Canada's Sun Peaks Resort is a great family holiday - even if you don't ski or snowboard
Even my non-skiing 83-year-old mother loved Canada’s second-largest skifield.
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'
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
Opinion: Don't endure this winter; enjoy it.
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
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
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
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
The lift will add almost 150 rugby fields to the Kiwi snow area.
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
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
Discover Nordegg, Alberta's hidden gem – Rockies without the crowds!
Australia’s worst ski season: Early closures and carpet burns
Gum trees, snow melt and strips of astroturf.
NZ's brazen ski black market: Treble Cone calls out 'industry-wide' problem
An awkward encounter has uncovered a 'season-long issue' for the industry.
LGBTQIA+ Kiwis feel less safe travelling, new study suggests
However, one company hopes to offer a safe space for rainbow travellers.
Nine accessible winter adventures for all abilities
Accessible winter holidays offer thrills for all.
Olympus games: Ski field to hold NZ’s highest game of curling
It calls itself: ‘playground of the gods’.
Off-slope charms of Ōhākune: From dinosaur museums to icy waterfalls
A guide to enjoying Ohakune without strapping on the skis.
‘Get jacked, Have 3 girls on roster’: Skifield seeks owner of embarrassing phone memo
Many online commenters speculated nobody would own up to writing the list.
How a trip to Antarctica can thaw your fear of solo travel
When in doubt, take a solo expedition to the South Pole.
I rode a chairlift for seven hours. Here’s what I learned about skiers
Why would anyone spend a whole day sat in a metal seat, high above the snow?
School's out! A guide to family-friendly travel in the North Island this holidays
Think interactive exhibits, adrenaline pumping rides and Matariki festivals.
Luxury NZ ski experiences: Take your skiing holiday to the next level
Snow activities served up with a side of style.