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Regional NZ heatwaves once considered one-in-300-year events now concerningly more common.
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‘Open for business’: East coast sounds call for tourists this summer
Small businesses across the East Coast say they are ready for a return to the summer boom.
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Letters: Polkinghorne and health authorities' apology script
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Niwa says summer could be hotter, dryer than average; hot temps for week ahead
Some Sth Island areas may have heavy weather today, Nth Island has warmer days coming up.
Summer's hottest deals: Think hotels, resorts, tours and more
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'Like mini helicopters': Warm weather and barbeques bring bad blowfly buzz
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Editorial: If not the America's Cup, what's the next big thing?
OPINION: New Zealand's flatlining tourist recovery is in need of a shot in the arm.
Recipe: Balsamic-roasted tomatoes and zucchini
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Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.
Filling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festival
Slackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.
Apply for Gisborne camping permits before summer fun begins
Some camping sites remain closed due to cyclone damage; apply for permits online.
Splash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on sale
Splash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.
When does daylight saving start?
We'll lose an hour of sleep this weekend, but it means summer is coming.
Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.
The outdoor enthusiast’s guide to Great Barrier Island
Make sure you earn your ‘beach time’ this summer.
Prep early for the summer and book these sun-filled travel deals
Are you ready to bask in the sun and swim in pristine waters?
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Explore deals near you, from winter getaways to summer escapes.
Flava Breakfast host, Azura Lane goes topless at a European beach - would you?
Boobs out at the beach: Should NZ adopt this European norm?
'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returning
Street artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Hop on a cruise and discover a mystery island with this week's hot deals
Gorgeous getaways await!
Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says
Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.
From China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel deals
Discover hidden treasures with these top travel discounts.
What will (and won’t) be open in Paris for the Olympics?
A time when most Parisien business owners depart the city for a holiday.
This surprising country boasts some of the world's best beaches
Hidden in plain sight, no one even considers it as 'beachy'.
From luxury to explorations, here are the best deals for you
Check out these deals for all types of travellers
See the world’s wonders with these hot deals
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Taj Mahal, these deals are full of the world's marvels.
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.
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Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.