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Like the Tuscany of the South Pacific, the Waiheke vineyard is branching out.
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Staying at The Barn, Lonely Bay, Coromandel
Down a quiet Coromandel cul-de-sac, The Barn might be even better than the pictures.
How to enjoy a luxury hotel break without leaving town
Stephanie Holmes enjoys a hotel break without leaving town.
How to unwind totally - in just 16 hours
Got just 16 hours to unwind? Maggie Wicks wills wellness into existence.
Sydney's new Little National Hotel proves big things come in small packages
Enjoy Sydney's big city life at this cleverly-designed hotel.
Rarotonga room check: An inside look at Raro's eco glamping retreat
Have a getaway in the Cook Islands that doesn't compromise the local environment.
Horopito hideaway: Away from it all at Ruapehu's Nightsky Cottage
Luxurious eco cottage fills a niche in the Ruapehu accommodation market.
Room check: Bed, bath and Whatever at the Sudima Auckland City
Vegetarian breakfast buffet and world-class art views in a new Auckland hotel.
The Martinborough Hotel: Classy base for a Wairarapa weekend
Rest your head in charming space after a day of wine tasting in Martinborough.
Room check: The Intrepid Hotel in Wellington
Melissa Nightingale spends a night in Wellington's The Intrepid Hotel.
Whisky and wagyu at Rydges Latimer, Christchurch
Joanna Wane dines in at Rydges Latimer in Christchurch
Ascot Park Hotel would get Burt Munro's motor going
An inner-city hotel perfect for fans of racing... both horse and car.
Hotel review: A dreamy escape at a luxury vineyard villa
You can practically taste the wine from your bed at this villa in the vines.
Review with a view: A Luxury Waiheke Island lodge
We review a luxurious boutique property with fine dining and great hospitality as standard
Hotel review: Sea view seduction in one of Napier's most famous art deco rebuilds
A spacious apartment that melds modern luxury with art deco romanticism.
Flair and personality: Central Auckland's Hotel DeBrett
A nod to the Art Deco era adds personality to this iconic Auckland hotel.
Super-sized stay: A Lake Tarawera bach with space for the whole whānau
This award-winning house sleeps 11, perfect for extended family getaways full of fun.
Show goes on at Napier's Art Deco Masonic Hotel
With this year's Festival sadly cancelled, we revisit a Napier Art Deco icon.
Hotel review: The luxury Auckland hotel with sustainability at heart
The Hotel Britomart is the crowning glory of 18 years of revitalisation in the area.
Hotel Review: Queenstown's The Dairy
A new, boutique hotel where rustic charm meets bold design.
Hotel review: Dunedin's most historic hotel gets new life
A stylish reimagining of the city's first hotel.
Hotel review: The new Wellington hotel out to grab your attention
Melissa Nightingale spends a night in the Naumi Studio Hotel in Wellington.
Hotel review: Comfort eating in a home full of history
Akaroa's French Bay House is a homely B&B ideal for romance and exploring the local area.
Hotel review: Waiheke's Onetangi Beach Apartments
Samantha Olley checks into the Onetangi Beach Apartments at Waiheke Island.
GO NZ: How a sheep farm became an over-water luxury resort
This Central Otago apartment accommodation makes the most of Lake Dunstan location.
Hotel review: The country retreat where the garden is the star
Stay in this cottage on a working farm, surrounded by palms, cycads, cacti and more.
Queenstown's luxury Spire Hotel is a launchpad for adventure
With just 10 rooms, The Spire Hotel is as personal as it is modern.
Jesse Mulligan's luxury lodge escape in Marlborough
The formalities of regular hotel life are mostly invisible here.
A Paihia lodge with views to write home about
Elisabeth Easther enjoys a break with added luxuries in the Bay of Islands.
New Plymouth's rooms fit for royalty: King and Queen Suites
King and Queen Suites was perfectly located for Megan Wood's busy two days in Taranaki
Auckland's new, luxury waterfront hotel has a MasterChef in tow
Get a little je ne sais quoi at Auckland's relaunched Sofitel.
Tekapo's Bluewater lure for fishers and hot pool aficionados
A classy high-country resort set amongst tussocks and trout.