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Treehouse or yurt? Five-star luxury hotel or seaside campground? Travel is as much about where you stay as it is what you see, eat and do. From quirky stays and unique accommodation, to the best places to rest your head on a budget, it pays to do your homework.

Hotels need to look to technology for their future

Hotels need to look to technology for their future

The hotel with Scandi style in Queenstown

The hotel with Scandi style in Queenstown

World's highest hotel opens in world's second-tallest building

World's highest hotel opens in world's second-tallest building

For travellers wanting to sleep in the clouds, J Hotel has unveiled its property in the Shanghai Tower, the tallest skyscraper in China.

When your living room is your business: Sociologist does her PhD on Airbnb

When your living room is your business: Sociologist does her PhD on Airbnb

Stella Pennell looked at the experiences of Airbnb hosts in New Zealand's small tourist towns.

The White Swan: Inside the Wairarapa's most iconic hotel

The White Swan: Inside the Wairarapa's most iconic hotel

This striking hotel is a landmark on the main street of Greytown.

48 hours in Mackenzie Country

48 hours in Mackenzie Country

Travel offers of the week: Sail the Abel Tasman

Travel offers of the week: Sail the Abel Tasman

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Otago’s jaw-dropping heritage landmarks

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The interisland journey that's the most scenic way to travel

The interisland journey that's the most scenic way to travel

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Hurry to Hurunui: Glamping, wine and horse riding

Hurry to Hurunui: Glamping, wine and horse riding

Bestselling author Nicky Pellegrino finds plenty to write home about the east of our own Main Divide.

The magic of Kaikōura: Nature and stoic optimism

The magic of Kaikōura: Nature and stoic optimism

“I’ve lived here all my life, but sometimes I look out the window and go, ‘Wow – I’ve never seen that before.’”

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.

Travel offers of the week: Swing over the Waikato River

Travel offers of the week: Swing over the Waikato River

Cut-price fun for the whole family these school holidays.

How to spend 24 hours in Arrowtown

How to spend 24 hours in Arrowtown

Queenstown has its glitter but just a gemstone’s throw away, the charming settlement of Arrowtown has the gold.

Inside NZ's secret star cabin

Inside NZ's secret star cabin

Deep in the Ruapehu region, surrounded by kiwi, is a secret star cabin where you can watch the Milky Way from your couch.

How to spend 24 hours in beautiful Cambridge

How to spend 24 hours in beautiful Cambridge

With a newly minted Waikato local as her personal guide, Sarah-Kate Lynch applies her well-honed tourist skills to this pretty tree-lined town.

Developer getting Greytown in behind his $15 million hotel concept

Developer getting Greytown in behind his $15 million hotel concept

A developer wants to buy a prime piece of Greytown land. But it's the council's and it's not selling without asking the public first.

Peace, quiet and luxury in this Kāpiti cottage

Peace, quiet and luxury in this Kāpiti cottage

This cute two-bedroom cottage was once a snooker hall in Lower Hutt.

Bay of Plenty's pint-sized luxury escape

Bay of Plenty's pint-sized luxury escape

This immaculate tiny house is perched on a hill overlooking a 500-acre sheep and beef farm.

Travel offers: Visit Chatham Islands

Travel offers: Visit Chatham Islands

Head out on an alpine train journey, explore Rotorua's geothermal valley and walk around our highest building.

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