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![Watch: '30m views' - Kākā bird's incredible act caught on camera, goes global](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Watch: '30m views' - Kākā bird's incredible act caught on camera, goes global
Unsuspecting NZ bird has lit up the internet with his antics viewed more than 30m times.
![Cruise ship meltdown leads to ancient Māori rock art discovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Cruise ship meltdown leads to ancient Māori rock art discovery
Don't write Timaru off just yet, this underrated destination is worth your time.
![220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure
Retailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.
![Great frustrations: Milford Track fills up after DoC website issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Great frustrations: Milford Track fills up after DoC website issues
The first Great Walk has been booked out but there's hope yet.
![Scores of travellers consider this a once-in-a-lifetime destination](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Scores of travellers consider this a once-in-a-lifetime destination
Better yet, it's in New Zealand.
![Stop a while: Why Te Anau is more than just a launching pad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Stop a while: Why Te Anau is more than just a launching pad
Fiordland's best attractions begin with a visit to this gateway town; don't rush through.
![Campground snapped up in property expansion drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Campground snapped up in property expansion drive
"This boom was happening before the pandemic."
![Overseas buyer swoops: Youth Hostel chain to reopen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Overseas buyer swoops: Youth Hostel chain to reopen
Foreign buyer interest was strong due to geographic spread: Colliers.
![Before and after: What it's like to run a holiday park through a pandemic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Before and after: What it's like to run a holiday park through a pandemic
Kiwi tourism operator on her career path through the industry.
![Tekapo's hottest dark sky experience and top travel deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Tekapo's hottest dark sky experience and top travel deals
We bring you the best travel deals going.
![Milford Track death: Experienced tramper worked as a lodge attendant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Milford Track death: Experienced tramper worked as a lodge attendant
He was suitably experienced and carried a personal locator beacon and a two-way radio.
![After 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
After 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for sale
The hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds
![Fiordland and Queenstown dominate Tripadvisor awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Fiordland and Queenstown dominate Tripadvisor awards
Aotearoa has swept the awards with Queenstown being the top pick for the Pacific.
![Person seriously injured in water incident in Te Anau - rescue chopper assisting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Person seriously injured in water incident in Te Anau - rescue chopper assisting
This summer has been worst so far for drownings in New Zealand.
![Honeymoon killing: Rodney Fallowfield choked another woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Honeymoon killing: Rodney Fallowfield choked another woman
Historic evidence, which was never heard during the murder trial, can be revealed.
![Fiordland cruise company seeks voluntourists for special mission](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Fiordland cruise company seeks voluntourists for special mission
Fancy a busman's holiday to Dusky Sound?
![Honeymoon killing: Judge tells undecided jury to deliberate longer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Honeymoon killing: Judge tells undecided jury to deliberate longer
Twelve to resume deliberations this morning on Rodney Fallowfield's culpability.
![Murder-accused strangled woman decades ago, court hears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Murder-accused strangled woman decades ago, court hears
The 32 year old event was one she had not forgotten, the witness said.
![Honeymoon murder trial: Husband cuddled wife after strangling her](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Honeymoon murder trial: Husband cuddled wife after strangling her
Although the 53-year-old admits killing her, his defence is he did not intend to.
![Man who killed wife during belated honeymoon 'wanted her to be quiet'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Man who killed wife during belated honeymoon 'wanted her to be quiet'
Rodney Fallowfield is charged with murdering Shirley Reedy at a Te Anau motel in 2020.
![Officer gets used to 'new normal' while recovering from severe burns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Officer gets used to 'new normal' while recovering from severe burns
Te Anau police constable Kris Dale recovers from severe burns.