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Hawke's Bay B&B named one of the world's best
A NZ bed and breakfast has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world.

Travellers snap up new carrier's cheap airfares
More than 43,000 seats were sold within three days of Air Asia X's launch in New Zealand last week.

Christchurch: Frozen in time
Early Antarctic explorers captured images that are the envy of modern photographers, reports Liz Light.

West Auckland: Going nuts out west
Make sure you have empty stomachs if you take the family out west to visit Helensville and South Head, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Get strapped in for the time of your life
A new book by Shane Boocock features the best of adventure tourism in Auckland.

Awhitu Peninsula: A delightful point of view
Catherine Smith enjoys the beauty and bounty of the Awhitu Peninsula.

Weekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the season
There are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.

Chatham Islands: Reenacting air adventures
Jim Eagles enjoys exploring the aviation history of the Chatham Islands.

Kaipara Coast: Get back to nature
A new enterprise at Kaipara gives city folk the chance to reconnect with the countryside during a three-day walk, writes Catherine Smith.

Flights booked out for U2 concerts
Flights from Wellington and Christchurch to Auckland were all but booked out on both Air New Zealand and Jetstar for today, tomorrow and Friday.

Otago: Valley thrives under eagle's gaze
An Otago tourist attraction is an intriguing mix of art and artefacts, says Jim Eagles.

Atiu Creek Regional Park: Spring's great gift
Liz Light celebrates the sun's warmth with a walk in Atiu Creek Regional Park.

Mahurangi Harbour: Catch of the day by kayak
Fresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.

Gisborne: Five girls and a campervan
A road trip to the Gisborne Wine & Food Festival is a hilarity-filled affair for Sarah Ivey and friends.

Chatham Islands: On the edge
Beauty, mystery, death and destruction await Jim Eagles when he makes a long-anticipated visit to the Chatham Islands.

Island charms of a different sort
Jim Eagles reflects on his journey to one of New Zealand's most isolated outposts, the Chatham Islands.

Mt Maunganui: Mission unwind
Sue Baxalle heads to Mt Maunganui for a relaxing and leisurely weekend by the sunny seaside.

North Otago: Back to basics in high-country tranquillity
This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.

Ten of the best: Walks in the upper North Island
Get into the great outdoors and take advantage of some of the natural experiences on offer.

Wellington: Urban legends
To find out whether Wellington lives up to its latest international accolade, Frances Morton goes hunting for the capital's cool spots.

Taupo: Laid back by the lakeside
Wine, food, scenery ... Joelle Thomson samples the more sedate pleasures Taupo offers its visitors.

Doco maker names NZ islands among top nature sites
The Poor Knights Islands off the Northland coast have been declared one of the top 10 places to see nature at its finest.

League: Christchurch to host Anzac test
Christchurch was today confirmed as the venue next year for New Zealand's annual mid-season rugby league test against Australia.

Teviot Station: Peek into Otago history through great stone walls
The ruins of a huge 1870 woolshed show settler skills, writes Don Donovan.

Travel book: <i>Wild New Zealand From The Road</i>
It's hard to think of a better guide to our wild places than Gordon Ell.

Christchurch: Survivor city welcomes all for taste of the track
Even novices can get amongst excitement of harness racing, says Joanna Davies.

<i>Lonely Planet</i> takes shine to Wellington (+photos)
Wellington is voted the fourth top city in the world to visit next year, but Auckland misses out.

Te Aroha: Finding our romantic centre
There are quite a few things to love about Te Aroha, writes Rachel Grunwell.