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![Cold, damp start to the year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Cold, damp start to the year
Campsites have fallen victim to an atrocious start to the year, with heavy rain, gales and snow plaguing the South Island and lower North Island.
![Summer picnics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Summer picnics
Whether you like picnics on sandy beaches, surrounded by native bush or in the middle of the city, Danielle Wright finds a spot to suit.
![Politicians lying low over holidays in some favourite Kiwi spots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Politicians lying low over holidays in some favourite Kiwi spots
A straw poll of Parliamentarians found most were opting for a modest summer break at or near home while the House is in recess until January 29.
![Google guru has Kiwi break mapped out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Google guru has Kiwi break mapped out
Google Maps is famous for getting the commuter, cyclist and pedestrian from A to B; but it is a little known fact that the man who oversaw its development is a Kiwi.
![Severe weather warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Severe weather warning
Large swathes of the North Island are being hit by thunderstorms this afternoon with warnings of heavy rain, slips and flash flooding.
![Kiwi lingo tested – is it a bach?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Kiwi lingo tested – is it a bach?
Some New Zealanders go to their bach during the holidays, others to their crib. It all depends on your age and where you're from, according to a researcher who looked at which words New Zealanders preferred.
![Campground stays put for now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Campground stays put for now
An outpouring of support for the 80-year-old business to stay on the waterfront included 4500 followers on a Facebook page and a petition with 2037 signatures.
![Holiday traffic plagued by disruptions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Holiday traffic plagued by disruptions
Fatal accidents, breakdowns and huge traffic backlogs have plagued the first four days of the official Christmas road toll period.
![New Year's Eve: Mixed forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
New Year's Eve: Mixed forecast
The North Island can expect a wet start to New Year's Eve but a sunny afternoon, as most of the country continues to see warm but damp weather.
![Rain to dampen NYE's parties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Rain to dampen NYE's parties
Wind and rain look set to dampen New Year festivities over many parts of the country.
![City Mission to tourists: Pay up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
City Mission to tourists: Pay up
City Mission leaders were not aware of tour groups at their Christmas lunch and have called for any "irresponsible" operator who may have sent one to offer a donation.
![The sweetest baches to rent this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
The sweetest baches to rent this summer
Rustic mountain huts, baches on the beach and a miner’s cottage with vineyard views - Danielle Wright discovers humble holiday homes to book in advance.
![NZ professionals expecting a 'workation'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
NZ professionals expecting a 'workation'
Christmas holiday? What Christmas holiday? Prepare for disgruntled partners and disappointed children over the summer break.