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A taste of Scandinavia in Manawatu
Jill Worrall visits some of the lower North Island's lesser-known gems.
Auckland: Old lady back in fashion
When you stay at central Auckland's Hotel DeBrett, you can't help but soak up its long and colourful history, writes Scott Kara.
Broekhaven: Animal house
Cute inmates make this holiday cottage a hit with the kids, finds Rachel Grunwell.
Sleep surfside, and wake to a $40 fine
The right to camp out by the beach and sleep to the sound of the surf is being banned in one of the North Island's top holiday spots.
Rotorua: Be prepared for an adrenalin overdose
Self-confessed daredevil Beck Vass meets her match at Rotorua.
Nelson: Endless summer, rain or shine
Kerri Jackson sings Nelson's praises, even when it's pouring down.
Wanaka: Skiing after the sun sets
Isaac Davison tries out a floodlit night course at Snow Park.
Queenstown: If the snowshoe fits, try a winter wilderness walk
Heather Ramsay discovers you don't have to be a skier to enjoy The Remarkables.
Seal spotting in the Wairarapa
Jill Worrall finds a surprising number of settlements along the south Wairarapa's seemingly inhospitable coastline.
100 per cent pure carnage
Pure? Hardly. As the Government tries to woo overseas visitors to the Rugby World Cup, the only tourism boom is backpackers.
Hawkes Bay: Caped crusades
Rob Cox enjoys a host of challenging activities at a world-class Hawkes Bay resort.
Travellers name NZ second-best destination
New Zealand named one of the best by readers of Conde Naste Traveller magazine.
Mahurangi: Up fish creek with a paddle
Jim Eagles discovers that small boats deliver big results.
<i>Close to Home</i>: To the island
Things to see and do around New Zealand over the next month.
Wellington: Capital times
Kerri Jackson takes a punt on the weather and finds the windy city beautiful in spring.
Govt refuses to help steer train out of crisis
No support for debt-ridden tourist icon the Kingston Flyer.
<i>Close to Home:</i> Tales of Tarawera
Things to do around New Zealand over the next few weeks.
Standby fares tipped for Dunedin students
Air NZ to introduce $39 standby fares for Otago University students.
Kingston Flyer grinds to a halt
Mounting debts spell end of the line for historic South Island train service.
<i>Close to Home:</i> Daffodil delights
Picking daffodils at Middlerun farm near Carterton has been a tradition since the 1920s.
Marlborough: High road to an early port of call
Steve Sole explores a road rich in views and colonial New Zealand history.
Let's go our separate ways
Cyclists and walkers are like oil and water, says Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles.
NZ overtakes Britain as favoured destination for Aussies
Popularity of short-haul travel proves a boon for local tourism.
Ahipara: Rock jumping to catch Northland waves
James Russell relives the joys of a Kiwi surfing safari.