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![Tasman Holiday Parks Pāpāmoa Beach has had a glorious makeover, and families love it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Tasman Holiday Parks Pāpāmoa Beach has had a glorious makeover, and families love it
Introducing one of the biggest, most impressive resort swimming pools in NZ.
![Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?
Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.
![I've been campervanning throughout NZ. These are the best places to relax](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
I've been campervanning throughout NZ. These are the best places to relax
My favourite places to turn on, tune in and drop out.
![On these five road trips, drivers are rewarded with the best of England](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
On these five road trips, drivers are rewarded with the best of England
Hiring a Mini Cooper is not compulsory but highly recommended.
![Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
![10 ideas for staying hydrated this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
10 ideas for staying hydrated this summer
If you find it difficult to drink plain water, these tips could help.
![Feeling the heat? Auckland temperatures expected to hit 30C](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Feeling the heat? Auckland temperatures expected to hit 30C
Time to hit the beach - Auckland temperatures are about to hit up to 30C.
![Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.
![Long weekend incoming: What to do with the kids over Auckland Anniversary weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Long weekend incoming: What to do with the kids over Auckland Anniversary weekend
The end of the holidays are nearing - here's how you can round off the summer with a bang.
![Surf Life Saving NZ appeal for funds as beach crowds hit pre-Covid levels](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Surf Life Saving NZ appeal for funds as beach crowds hit pre-Covid levels
The hot weather has led to packed beaches across NZ, but lifeguards are feeling the heat.
!['Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer
Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.
![Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
![Nine things to do with your family this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Nine things to do with your family this summer
Looking for family-friendly activities while school's out? We've listed some for you.
![Northland holiday hot spots booking out fast for long weekends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Northland holiday hot spots booking out fast for long weekends
Holidaymakers encouraged to get in quick if wanting to camp in Northland later this month.
![Fans proving popular as sales spike amid humid weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Fans proving popular as sales spike amid humid weather
Bad news - muggy overnight temperatures will continue until Sunday.
![The art of the perfect platter + recipes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
The art of the perfect platter + recipes
A guide to creating the perfect grazing platter experience.
![Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day 24 entries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day 24 entries
The Herald Summer Photo Competition is back, with three great Canon cameras up for grabs.
![An insomniac’s guide to getting to sleep when it’s hot and muggy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
An insomniac’s guide to getting to sleep when it’s hot and muggy
It is not easy, but it is possible.
![Live shark tangled in fishing net washes up on popular Auckland swimming beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Live shark tangled in fishing net washes up on popular Auckland swimming beach
The bronze whaler was the second shark to wash up on the North Shore beach this week.