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'It's getting only better': Why Christchurch is fun for all the family
The ultimate family guide to visiting Christchurch.
Airbnb Luxe launches with spotlight on South Island
A quick look at 'South Island' reveals what NZ$33,043 a night can get you in Arrowtown.
Rotorua: Best 'staycation' at home
Don't rush off overseas to entertain the kids these school holidays. Rotorua has it all.
Cruising: Sky's the limit on Great Barrier Island
Doug Laing sees new horizons on Great Barrier Island.
Hobbiton: Middle England to Middle Earth
Matamata's lead tourist attraction reviewed by folk from the Shires
Restaurant owner ordered to pay $5000 for compliance failings
Case shows employers "cannot escape responsibility by on-selling their business".
Queenstown: Southern stars
If you're heading to Queenstown, make time to eat at one of these great new restaurants.
Instagram tourists hit back over photo claims
Instagram star posted photos in pristine swimming spots. And not everyone is happy.
Tim Roxborogh: Feast in Fiordland
Tim Roxborogh has the lunch of his life, among other fantastic experiences.
Rotorua: High-octane excitement
Rotorua has more than its share of thrills for the adventurous visitor.
Russell: Bay dreaming
Eli Orzessek enjoys the new romantic charms of the Pacific's former trouble spot.
Surviving three days in a motorhome with the kids
Alexia Santamaria explains how to make a close-quarters holiday work.
Finding the cheapest seats in the Easter rush
We're here to help land the best deal on a last-minute getaway this Easter.
Stewart Island: For the raw rugged up
A three-day school holiday family trek on Stewart Island is the way to go for Ben Taylor.
Take nothing but memories, leave no geotags
DOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.
North Canterbury: Pops of delight at festival
Jesse Mulligan gets his barbecue mojo on for charity.
Expert: Tourism sector will survive Christchurch shootings
China-NZ Year of Tourism launch to go ahead in Wellington as planned
Queenstown: Fun and games down South
Stephanie Holmes is better with two wheels than two paddles.
Turangi: Water world
River rafting, hot pools and trout abound in the middle of the North Island.
Hauraki Gulf: A place to rest
The islands of the Hauraki Gulf have a unique place in the heart of Elisabeth Easther.
Subantarctic: The deepest south
Neville Peat explores a Unesco World Heritage Area located to the south of mainland NZ.
Four beautiful places in the North Island
Dean Raynel walked the length of the North Island to help people with Alzheimers.
Forgotten World: Rich pickings on the back roads
Nicola McCloy drives the Forgotten World Highway.
Freedom camping: I've got to break free
Make the most of our endless summer with a trip to one of these budget-friendly spots.
Southland: Wanaka wedding dramas
lanning a marquee wedding from scratch in a bare paddock is not for the faint-hearted.
New Zealand's most romantic spots for Valentine's Day
New Zealand is home to some of the most beautiful spots to celebrate with a loved one.
Life in the great outdoors: Handy camping tips from readers
We asked for your tips for great camping holidays. Here are our favourites.
Southland: All-terrain mountain buddies
A 180km cycle with two young boys starts out stressful but turns into an amazing adventure
Reefton: Illuminations along Rutherford's road
The north of the South Island are perfect places to lose today's hustle and bustle.
Waitangi: Why all New Zealanders should visit
Visiting Waitangi is a rich historical experience that should be essential for all Kiwis.
Auckland to Christchurch by rail: Back on tracks
Michael Lamb takes the scenic route from Auckland to Christchurch, because he can.