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Watch: Aussie couple jump ditch for thrilling skydive proposal
Love was in the air over Queenstown today during a thrilling midair proposal.

Hot stuff: New Zealand's best natural hot springs
Where to find New Zealand's thermal pools to soothe your skin and add years to your life.

Traffic building on roads into Auckland after long weekend
Motorists are encountering snow in parts of the South Island.

'Simply magical' family holiday destinations in Aotearoa
Herald Travel readers share memories of their favourite New Zealand family holidays.

Secrets of Whales: Sea life, Jim, but not as we know it
Brian Skerry and James Cameron film an 'alien species on our planet'

A local's pick: What to do at the Mount in autumn and winter
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui aren't simply summer destinations.

Hotel review: A dreamy escape at a luxury vineyard villa
You can practically taste the wine from your bed at this villa in the vines.

The Kiwi coast in five famous lighthouses
Mysterious and enchanting the guardians that stand on our coastline are great to visit.

Fun for all the whānau: Where to be this School holiday
School holiday entertainment for kids, grandkids, grown-ups, or all of the above.

1/10 motorhomes 'caught short' by new containment laws
Over 10 per cent of motorhomes would be caught out by proposed standards.

Travel bubble: Kiwis' favourite Aussie destinations revealed
Transtasman residents have been quick to check out their travel options.

New Zealand's 14 most epic backcountry huts
Our top pick of New Zealand's 950 scenically appointed public stopovers.

Influx of Aussie travellers could drive up holiday costs
Influx of Aussies could make cheap domestic holidays a distant memory.

LUMA returns to light-up Queenstown low season
For the first time the international arts show is designed by Kiwis, for Kiwis.

Stuck for a new family holiday experience? Here are some ideas
The latest openings and attractions that are perfect for your family break.

Milford for $1: Sale aims to quench Fiordland tourist drought
A Fiordland cruise company is giving away one thousand Milford sailings for $1.

Brain fuel: Five kid-friendly educational days out
Their little minds will explode with all the new information they gain.

Outside, now! How to get kids into the great outdoors
Spending time outdoors is about more than just getting some fresh air.

A Schweeb way to spend the day
Picture a bike in a pod, dangling from a rail. With a shout of 'pedal!' we were off.

The busiest (and least busy) beaches around NZ revealed
If you're planning an Easter road trip, you might want to add a few of these stops.

Hotel review: Sea view seduction in one of Napier's most famous art deco rebuilds
A spacious apartment that melds modern luxury with art deco romanticism.

Campervan holidays: 9 ways to leave less of an impact
Whether you're a newbie or an avid vanlifer, leave less of an impact while on four wheels.

Motorhome boom nets caravan owner $15k over summer
The enthusiasm for mobile homes has spilled over to campsites across NZ.

Flair and personality: Central Auckland's Hotel DeBrett
A nod to the Art Deco era adds personality to this iconic Auckland hotel.

Rachel Hunter on why being in nature brings her 'back home'
The Kiwi supermodel loves to escape into nature to restore her wellbeing.

Kate MacNamara: The Government's Holiday Act hangover
Efforts to help employees could force businesses to reconsider their labour requirements.