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![Wellington: Crafty capital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wellington: Crafty capital
Wellington is a very easy city to love, and it's just about perfect for a food-and drink-filled weekend getaway.
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Dunedin street's bizarre optical illusion
A Dunedin street has become an unlikely tourist attraction, after people have shared photos on social media of a bizarre optical illusion.
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Miranda: Soak up the solitude
It's nearly the end of the school holidays and you haven't been out of town? A mid-winter jaunt in Miranda is the perfect escape.
![A love letter to: Lake Hawea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A love letter to: Lake Hawea
Singer/songwriter Anna van Riel pens an ode to her favourite spot.
![Five (more) things for Yao Ming to do in Dunedin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five (more) things for Yao Ming to do in Dunedin
NBA legend Yao Ming made a surprise appearance in Dunedin this week.
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Five of NZ's top hot springs
New Zealand is full of these wondrous warm spots and many of them are free. Here are some of the best to check out around the country.
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High tea secrets in the Waikato
There's intrigue in the bushes at Zealong estate, and the owners will not give up their secrets easily, learns Tim Roxborogh.
![Rotorua: Say spa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rotorua: Say spa
A winter treat brings warmth and a feeling of well-being, writes Lydia Jenkin.
![Tongariro: Mountain adventure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tongariro: Mountain adventure
Andrew Gillick tests his driving and cycling skills in Tongariro National Park.
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Kiwi spots make top luxury list
A Kiwi hotel and island have been named among the world's best by Travel and Leisure magazine.
![Top food and drink spots in Central Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top food and drink spots in Central Otago
These places will prove to be the cherry on top of your Otago holiday.
![Raw nerves on Mt Ruapehu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Raw nerves on Mt Ruapehu
Chris Daniels apprehensively doubles down on the North Island's highest mountain.
![Paihia: Bay watch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paihia: Bay watch
On the way out to Moturua Island, our guide pointed out a spectacular mansion on the sprawling hillsides of Russell.
![Taking the waters at Waitomo Caves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taking the waters at Waitomo Caves
Helen van Berkel heads underground with her daughter for the stunning delights of Waitomo.
![Six things to do in Southland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six things to do in Southland
Venture to the bottom of the country and you'll find a warm welcome.
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Nelson: Glam tramping the Abel Tasman
One of the best lookouts on the trail takes in Awaroa Inlet, the home of the beach New Zealanders bought through a crowd-funding campaign earlier in the year.
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NZ tops travel destination wishlist
New study shows Brits are taking vast amounts of holidays - and they all want to come to NZ.
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Nelson: Winter is perfect for the light festival
Deep in the bush of the Abel Tasman National Park, four trampers are scuffing their feet along a sandy path, eyes intently scanning the canopy above.
![Kauri Cliffs: Cliff hanger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kauri Cliffs: Cliff hanger
Rob Cox finds himself caught short when he takes his wife to the exclusive Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a Mother's Day treat.
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Top notch amid the trees
Miriyana Alexander gets a taste of luxury and finds it's for kids as well as adults.
![Five great places to eat in Queenstown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five great places to eat in Queenstown
Amisfield is one of Queenstown's best-known wineries, and its bistro was started as a way to showcase and support its unique wine in 2005.
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Kia Ora: Kaukapakapa
Kaukapakapa Markets, on the third Sunday of each month, are fun for eating, drinking and people-watching.