New Zealand: A vroom with a view
A fully equipped motorhome has replaced a canvas tent in Sarah Lawrence's holiday affections
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Campground's days seem numbered
The days of the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park on the North Shore of Auckland may be numbered.
Toby Manhire: Let marriage loose from the law
A genuinely secular state has no place in the finery and stresses of the weird and often wonderful ritual of a wedding, writes Toby Manhire.
Future of Takapuna campground to be decided today
The fate of the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park on the North Shore of Auckland will be decided by a panel this evening.
The best road tripping cafes
They're not necessarily the latest or the slickest, just good places with nourishing food, great coffee and a pleasant atmosphere to help you rest and regather that holiday spirit while on the highway to somewhere.
'Untimely death' does not delay holiday booking case
The woman alleged to have ruined Kiwis' holidays in Fiji will face trial without her partner after his "untimely death".
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
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
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
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
Large swathes of the North Island are being hit by thunderstorms this afternoon with warnings of heavy rain, slips and flash flooding.
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.
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
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.
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
Wind and rain look set to dampen New Year festivities over many parts of the country.
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
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.
Mastering sexy holiday hair
Go with the flow - "Don't get stressed about your hair, go with the gypsyness of summer," advises Louise Pilkington of Dry & Tea salon in Newmarket. "Go with your hair, work with the sea."
NZ professionals expecting a 'workation'
Christmas holiday? What Christmas holiday? Prepare for disgruntled partners and disappointed children over the summer break.