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7 of NZ's best destinations for an autumn mini-break
Autumn in New Zealand is really quite special. Fact.
Beyond be-leaf: Seven NZ trips to take this autumn
Enjoy autumn's glorious colours in these top spots.
Seasonal Easter Eatings: Autumn flavours and where to find them
Our picks for deliciously autumnal fare around the country.
22 great New Zealand holiday hot spots for families
Get out there and explore your backyard - there's something for the whole family.
Watch: Occupants escape blazing SUV
Occupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODT
Stranger pays for groceries
Rhiannon Exeter cried "happy tears" after a stranger paid for her groceries when her eftpos card declined. Video / NZ Herald
Cyclorama: How Kiwis learned to stop worrying and love the E-bike
Who is New Zealand's first E-bike festival for?
Sweet 16 and never been skiing: Discovering the southern delights
A family skiing trip to Queenstown and Wānaka is a mid-winter reset for all.
Massive paua die-off at Kaka Point
Thousands of paua were washed up dead and dying on Kaka Point beaches last week. Video / Evelyn Thorn
Students evacuated amid flooding fears
Flood fears prompt evacuations in North Dunedin. Video / Craig Baxter / ODT
Humpback whale washed up on Otago coast
A decomposing, half-grown humpback whale has washed up on a remote beach north of Warrington. Video / Stephen Jaquiery / Otago Daily Times
Silver Stream 4WD accident leaves one dead
The road to the accident scene is blocked off as police inquiries continue. Video / Gregor Richardson
New Zealand's most luxurious long lunches and fine-dining
When circumstances call for celebration these fine dining establishments have your back.
Great Indoors: Family-friendly winter activities to beat boredom
Indoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling
New Zealand ski guide: What's en piste for 2022
Aotearoa is alone in the Pacific as the only motu to offer snow sports.
Treat yourself to a five-star experience this Matariki
Discover the very best of Aotearoa's hotels, lodges and fine-dining
Te Waipounamu, you beauty! South via the scenic route
When God was handing out beauty, New Zealand pushed to the front of the queue.
Why Otago's Three Gorges on two wheels is tonic for the soul
A group of strangers, some incredible scenery, and loads of fun along the way.
Dream job: What it's like marketing some of NZ's favourite holiday spots
Marketing manager Maria Madill on why camping should be part of every Kiwi getaway
1.5m of snow blankets Lindis Pass
Crews are working to clear 1.5m of snow on the Lindis Pass. Video / George Heard
'Great turnout' in Gore for ute muster
Utes of many shapes, sizes and ages - and their drivers - took part in the second Hokonui Ute Muster in Gore. Video / Otago Daily Times
Let it glow: Matariki light displays from around Aotearoa
Illuminating events to coax the whole family outdoors this winter
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
Starry, starry night: The best ways to see the stars this Matariki
From outdoor tours to observatories, here's how to marvel at the Milky Way
Feast with the whānau: The best family-friendly restaurants
Top spots to gather the whānau for a joyous and reka (delicious) midwinter's feast.
Exploring Arrowtown's golden past
After a gold boom in 1862, the Otago settlement soon became a tale of two towns