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Travel offers of the week: Sail the Abel Tasman

Travel offers of the week: Sail the Abel Tasman

Cruise through the National Park for three days and two nights.

Where you can savour coffee and cake on an old school bus

Where you can savour coffee and cake on an old school bus

The 1964 Bedford at Te Horo's Bus Stop Cafe was a local school bus in its former life.

Three of the best eateries in Akaroa

Three of the best eateries in Akaroa

Head to this former French settlement for modern Indian fusion and seasonal bistro cuisine.

Where this restaurant exec stops for 'outstanding' pāua pies

Mt Hutt full to bursting on 'bluebird' day

The secret suspense of a mystery weekend

Six of the best bars on the Auckland Beer Mile

Six of the best bars on the Auckland Beer Mile

Take your love of craft beer to the streets on this self-guided pub crawl.

Travel bites: Dimitris' souvlaki, the perfect marriage of meat and bread

These meaty cones are worth travelling to Christchurch for.

TIME names Christchurch and Northland among 'world's greatest places'

Super-cheap airfares a chance to back your backyard

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Ron Mark has big plans for Wairarapa airshow

Ron Mark has big plans for Wairarapa airshow

Former defence minister has the connections to encourage industry and overseas governments to get involved in Wairarapa airshow

Taupō is the perfect distance for a road trip

Taupō is the perfect distance for a road trip

The lakeside township is only three and a half hours on the road from Auckland and provides plenty of entertainment for kids.

Taranaki alpine hut rebuild undecided

Taranaki alpine hut rebuild undecided

A popular tramping hut destroyed by fire on Taranaki Maunga in 2020 may not be rebuilt for another two years.

Mountain high: Why Ruapehu should be on your travel wish-list

Mountain high: Why Ruapehu should be on your travel wish-list

No matter the season, spending a few days breathing in the fresh alpine air of the Ruapehu region will help you relax and reset.

A Place to Stay: Cable Bay Villa, Waiheke Island

A Place to Stay: Cable Bay Villa, Waiheke Island

For those wanting a taste of luxury, Cable Bay Villa on Waiheke Island is the perfect choice.

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