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100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunch
The new campaign replaces the If You Seek campaign which has run since 2022.

Cancer campaigner dies after eight-year battle
'An ambassador, advocate, incredible fundraiser and friend.'

Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed
Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.

From dance to light shows: Your guide to an action-packed Auckland weekend
Events in Auckland this weekend range from traditional Māori culture to radical live art.

New hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays opening
Walkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.

Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction
Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock

Silversea’s Silver Nova is a foodie’s paradise. Here’s why
The luxury cruise includes chef-led shore excursions, wine tastings and culinary classes.

‘I don’t like essays’: How a serial uni dropout became NZ’s most promising comedian
'The student loan is very high and the knowledge is very minimal.'

'Best of both worlds': NZ cities top global sleep tourism rankings
What is sleep tourism exactly?

'Accidents happen': Trampers warned as winter weather sets in
Four of the Great Walks should only be attempted by experienced trampers, MSC advises.

Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5k for promoting online gambling
Screenshots showed Elder-Holmes promoting overseas gambling from June 2024 to March 2025

Why this 'romantic' NZ town is perfect for families
From cheese-tasting to star-gazing, there’s something for every age in this spot.

20yo tourist breaks her back in head-on NZ campervan crash
Another US tourist was charged after the harrowing Bay of Plenty crash on May 10.

Why this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founder
The competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.

'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%
Despite an initial rebound post-Covid, cruise bookings have dropped sharply this season.

More than 1000 flood to DoC camp website to book as new system launches
Spots at Tōtaranui, Momorangi and Anaura Bay open tomorrow at 9.30am.

This remote island has the best seafood in New Zealand
From Dunedin’s fish and chips to Pitt Island’s paua delicacies.

Five travel deals you can't miss: Luxury escapes at great prices
Five luxury travel deals to book now for your next adventure

This thing sets Silverseas apart from other luxury ships
The luxury cruise includes chef-led shore excursions, wine tastings and culinary classes.

On the Up: Multimillion-dollar glow worm expansion set for Rotorua's Redwoods
The cave will house over 5000 native glow worms in a unique eco-dome.

Muttonbirding: 'It's a part of who we are'
Daniel Tarrant is harvesting tītī on Rakiura's tītī islands.