The South Pacific holiday that's secretly better than the rest
Climb a crashed cruise ship, walk an island of skulls, and discover deserted surf beaches.
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Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.
What to do this long weekend if you've got prams, dogs and buggies
Easy Auckland day trips for families.
The best free things to do in Auckland
A long weekend in Auckland doesn't have to break the bank.
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How many days will kids have off this April?
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