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Local Focus: Chuffed! Online voucher system gains momentum
James Fitzgerald was hit hard by Covid, now he's shifting the landscape of gift giving.

Kiwi music legend Don McGlashan's favourite NZ travel memories
'It's only when you walk in nature that you slow down and really get it.'

Just relax: Dreamy retreat in Rotorua a life-changer
If relaxing is a strange concept to you, it's time to add this retreat to your to-do list

Kiwi Ziplines and Dutch barges top Tripadvisor Experience Awards
Travellers are hungry for new experiences and new ways to get around.

Six of the best night-time tours for nature lovers
Stars aren't the only things out at night - it's also the time to see some rare wildlife

Matariki: Aotearoa's time to shine
Celebrate Māori New Year by visiting some of the best museums and special exhibits.

Bounty hunters and Rotorua royalty: Spa's thermal milestone
Like a pool of primordial soup, Rotorua's spas are timeless yet ever-changing.

On a knife-edge: Rainbow Springs may close for good
"As a child I remember visiting Rainbow Springs. It must remain open," says local MP.

After 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for sale
The hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds

Delayed Tourism Awards come at perfect time for Rotorua
Eleven tourism businesses have been honoured at the prestigious Awards.

Bitesize luxury: Quick hits of excess around New Zealand
Short on time, big on budget? Squeeze these luxury experiences into your next Kiwi break.

Kiwi town boasts two of the world's 'best adventure activities'
Queenstown might be the world's adventure capital, but another city is hot on its heels.

Making memories with Rotorua Rafting
Laugh and scream as you drop over the world's highest commercially rated waterfall.

The insider's guide to mountain biking and more in Rotorua
The president of Rotorua's MTB Club gives us her suggestions for visiting Rotorua.

Mountain biking and manaakitanga in Rotorua
Rotorua back up its boast as the 'Mountain Biking Capital' of New Zealand.

Hot stuff: New Zealand's best natural hot springs
Where to find New Zealand's thermal pools to soothe your skin and add years to your life.

How Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19
The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.

Rotorua provides the perfect NZ history and culture lesson
Rotorua is a great place to teach our tamariki about our country and history.

A Schweeb way to spend the day
Picture a bike in a pod, dangling from a rail. With a shout of 'pedal!' we were off.

Hidden treasure: A Great Walk at Lake Waikaremoana
This remote and rugged track is hidden in Te Urewera, at the heart of the East Coast.