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Disgust at vandalism of 'Lady of the Lake'
Squashed food, litter and even human faeces were found onboard the TSS Earnslaw by crew.
Wanaka: Cold play
Danielle Wright finally graduates off the bunny slope, with the help of a bicycle on three skis.
Skippers Canyon, Otago
Long before this spectacular and rugged area just north of Queenstown was used as the location of the Ford of Bruinen in The Fellowship of the Ring movie, it was at the centre of the region's 19th century gold bonanza.
Otago: Breathless in Skippers Canyon
A journey along this 'Lord of the Rings' road can leave you on edge, writes Paul Rush.
Dining out in Queenstown
Belinda Henley samples of the resort town's newest foodie offerings... and some old favourites.
Otago: High country luxury
Belinda Henley discovers a unique five-star accommodation offering on a working high country farm near Wanaka.
Minaret Station, Otago
This working high country farm on the western shores of Lake Wanaka is also home to a luxury tented lodge, where guests can stay in five-star comfort summer or winter.
For further information see minaretstation.com.
Queenstown: High-flying canyon adventures
Belinda Henley checks out the latest development for adrenaline junkies at Queenstown's Shotover Canyon Swing.
Wanaka: Best of Kiwi hospitality
Abby Gillies laps up the idyllic sights and flavours of Wanaka.
Oamaru: A jaunt back in time
Chloe Johnson delves into Oamaru's present and its charming Victorian history.
Queenstown: An insider's guide on the cheap
Mountain Scene editor Ryan Keen shares an insider's guide to having fun on the cheap in New Zealand's premier resort town.