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Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.
Playful sea lion stuns at national surfing champs
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
Great Ride: Lake Dunstan named NZ's newest great ride
A year on the Dunstan trail has welcomed 80,000 cyclists through Cromwell and Clyde.
Rail runners race Otago's famous steam train Kingston Flyer
Most were left out of puff trying to keep up with the 150-year-old train.
Go wild over Wānaka with New Zealand's top travel deals
We bring you the best travel deals going.
Escape from Auckland: Queenstown readied for arrivals
About 6000 relieved Aucklanders booked to touch down in tourist mecca in first week.
Historic 140-year-old Otago hotel seeks new publican
An historic Otago pub is seeking a new proprietor to help it change with the times.
Why Wānaka is the 'cycling envy of Aotearoa'
Insider tips on the best mountain biking, cycling, activities and dining in Wānaka.
GO NZ: Is this the best bathtub view in New Zealand?
Call off the search. We think we've found New Zealand's best bathtub view.
Four 'stunning' reasons this needs to be your next holiday
Discover stunning scenery and mouthwatering food on the new Central Otago Touring Route.
The Insider's Guide to Wānaka
I have never lived anywhere more beautiful, and I've lived in a lot of sweet places.
Waiting to exhale: A 'life-changing' women's wellness retreat in Otago
A challenging weekend brings joyful rewards for Travel Editor Stephanie Holmes.
Seven reasons Glenorchy is a natural family holiday spot
Looking to reconnect with nature and the family? Glenorchy is just the ticket.
Driver killed in South Otago crash
One person has died following a crash in South Otago, police have confirmed.
Room check: Glacial valleys and chill winds in the nether regions
Forget what you know about camps and compostable toilets.
Central Otago's stunning bike trails are a must do
Dave Tomson shows off the incredible Central Otago cycle trails including the stunning Roxburgh Gorge Ride, the historic Clutha Gold Trail, and the new Lake Dunstan Trail connecting Cromwell to Clyde opening soon. Video / Grant Bradley
Sip n' Ride: Central Otago's wine trail with a difference
Just east of Queenstown is New Zealand's most refreshing wine trail.
GO NZ: From the high country to the coast
What better place to take a week-long adventure than on the roads of Otago?
Dark skies and designer lodges in the Ahuriri Valley
There's no noise, no wind, just silence and stars - a once in a lifetime experience.
Where to eat, drink and sleep in Dunedin
Some of the best places to enjoy on a visit to Dunedin.
Secret bars, breathtaking scenery: Hidden gems in Arrowtown
What to do in Arrowtown when you're just passing through.
Dunedin surveyor wins uphill battle with Guinness ruling
The Book of World records has made a rare climb down after a plucky Kiwi appeal.
Focus Live: Ministers confident ‘heavily impacted’ Queenstown will get appropriate Govt. funding
Focus Live: Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult believes that Queenstown will be the hardest hit with the economic fallout of coronavirus, but ministers assure that the $12.1b government support package will provide relief to the tourism industry. Video / James Allan
Travel less, relax more in these short-haul, Kiwi hole-ups
Make the most of your New Zealand staycation.
Otago: In awe of Glenorchy
From the tranquil to the adventurous, Glenorchy provides the perfect getaway.
Matt Heath: Why Dunedin is tops in the south
COMMENT: Dunedin, Edinburgh of the south, was all right in the 90s. It's even better now.