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![Auckland named one of world's top LGBT destinations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Auckland named one of world's top LGBT destinations
These are places where people can be at ease with who they want to be.
![The absurd 'attraction' US tourists love in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The absurd 'attraction' US tourists love in New Zealand
Why American visitors are oddly fascinated by this mundane destination.
![Highly charged issue: Should BnB guests pay to top up EVs?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Highly charged issue: Should BnB guests pay to top up EVs?
With 46000 EVs about to hit the road this summer, who should be paying for their fuel?
![Simple and central: We review Holiday Inn Express in Auckland City Centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Simple and central: We review Holiday Inn Express in Auckland City Centre
Calling all budget travellers, business people or big families.
![DoC sees 1300 overseas applicants for job few Kiwis wanted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
DoC sees 1300 overseas applicants for job few Kiwis wanted
The deadline was extended after failing to get more than three candidates.
![Hotel review: An apartment fit for a Victorian gentleman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hotel review: An apartment fit for a Victorian gentleman
Staying in John Campbell's apartment (no, not that John Campbell) is a vintage treat.
![Not for everyone: The Kiwi places in Lonely Planet's Offbeat guide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Not for everyone: The Kiwi places in Lonely Planet's Offbeat guide
By virtue of being 'not for everyone', they are a sure fire way to avoid the crowds.
![Bird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wild](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wild
The pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.
![Mark the date, old sport - Art Deco Festival Napier is a February must-do](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Mark the date, old sport - Art Deco Festival Napier is a February must-do
Travel talks all things vintage with Tony Mairs from Art Deco Trust in Napier.
![Goody Goody Gumdropped! Fans mourn 'a NZ ice cream icon'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Goody Goody Gumdropped! Fans mourn 'a NZ ice cream icon'
The removal of the popular flavours has upset Kiwis.
![Hotel review: An executive suite in Cordis Auckland's Pinnacle Tower](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hotel review: An executive suite in Cordis Auckland's Pinnacle Tower
A big hotel that still pays attention to the details
![Eclipse: Christchurch welcomes first 3000-passenger ship since rebuild](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Eclipse: Christchurch welcomes first 3000-passenger ship since rebuild
Eleven years on, Christchurch is now a two-cruise-port town.
![The do's and don'ts of guided holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The do's and don'ts of guided holidays
Your tour guide is there to make your life easier but there are some things they won't do.
![Big adventures: How to walk the world's greatest thru-hikes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Big adventures: How to walk the world's greatest thru-hikes
Mere mortals traversing the globe by aeroplane can never grasp these epic routes.
![$90k salary, picturesque site: Why have only 3 people applied for this job?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
$90k salary, picturesque site: Why have only 3 people applied for this job?
You'd think New Zealanders would be jumping on the new gold rush like it was 1865.
![Labour weekend road toll: Several deaths and serious crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Labour weekend road toll: Several deaths and serious crashes
'You could just hear the crunching and the rolling of the car.'
![A life in travel: All Black Stephen Donald's memories of Europe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
A life in travel: All Black Stephen Donald's memories of Europe
Beaver has fond memories of his time in Europe, making the most of travel opportunities.
![Lady of the lake's birthday cruise: TSS Earnslaw turns 110](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Lady of the lake's birthday cruise: TSS Earnslaw turns 110
A birthday party for the grand old lady of the lake celebrated heritage and the future.
![New Zealand hotel chain gifted human uterus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
New Zealand hotel chain gifted human uterus
Amateur taxidermy and various pieces of anatomy are now accepted payment.
![Flock to it: How to see Dunedin's cutest feathered locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Flock to it: How to see Dunedin's cutest feathered locals
The favourite beach hangout for Otago's little blue penguins
![What to do in Nelson if you're not outdoorsy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What to do in Nelson if you're not outdoorsy
These family-friendly attractions have you covered
![Hot tubs and cool attractions at Rainforest Retreat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hot tubs and cool attractions at Rainforest Retreat
Road-tripping on the West Coast? Make a pit stop at this affordable retreat.
![Family-friendly walks for budding botanists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Family-friendly walks for budding botanists
Stretch the legs and learn something new on these informative trails for all ages
![Flying saucers and a 'virtual farm' win big in NZ's best Airbnb awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Flying saucers and a 'virtual farm' win big in NZ's best Airbnb awards
A flying saucer in central Canterbury has landed a space on the list of best BnBs.
![Ultimate tranquillity: Top spots to see the great NZ outdoors by kayak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ultimate tranquillity: Top spots to see the great NZ outdoors by kayak
An expert shares his tips with kayaking newbies.
![New Plymouth for gardeners, outdoorsy types and family fun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
New Plymouth for gardeners, outdoorsy types and family fun
Why this Taranaki hotspot is perfect for a weekend getaway.
![Snow worries: Short Ruapehu season could soon be 'untenable'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Snow worries: Short Ruapehu season could soon be 'untenable'
Disrupted seasons have left Tūroa and Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.
![Inside New Zealand's new, $18k-per-night luxury lodge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Inside New Zealand's new, $18k-per-night luxury lodge
Dubbed the "Chicest Sheep Station in the World", it's definitely the most expensive.