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Visitors inspect giant Buddhist statues. Photo / Natalie Gauld

Visitors inspect giant Buddhist statues. Photo / Natalie Gauld

Zhengzhou: Between peace and physicality, there is Shaolin Photos 2:45PM Wednesday February 10, 2010

Chinese emperors dubbed Shaolin Temple the First under Heaven and blanketed in the first snowfall of winter it truly looks otherwordly. The temple is built on Mt Shaoshi and when we arrive night is falling and snow is thick on the ground. Ice covers the little stone footbridge tourists cross to enter… More


Hot Deals: Skyrail a rainforest Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Photo / Supplied 12:00PM Wednesday February 10, 2010

Under $1300 Fly return from Auckland to Cairns and spend seven nights at Rydges Esplanade Resort - all priced… More

Ohakune: Historic trail frozen in time Photos Spectacular views of Ruapehu can be seen from the cobblestoned trail of the Ohakune Old Coach Road. Photo / Jim Eagles 12:00PM Tuesday February 09, 2010

As we wandered along the trail, admiring the spectacular views of Ruapehu soaring in front, the verdant farmland… More

Canada: Easy access Photos Vancouver. Photo / Supplied 4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010

To be honest, I can't tell you whether you can get a decent cup of coffee in Vancouver. What I can tell you, however… More

Proudly waving the fern Photos A giant silver fern flag flies over spectator boats following a victorious Team New Zealand back to base in 2000. Photo / Brett Phibbs 11:00AM Tuesday February 09, 2010

What do we, as New Zealanders, do to highlight our nationality when we're overseas? Sometimes, of course, displays… More


Valentine's Day at The Langham Hotel. Photo / Supplied Valentine essentials

Love at the Langham Auckland's Langham hotel has the answer to Valentine's Day gift-giving with a range of luxury packages sure to woo. If you're wanting to go all out try the… More

An elephant seal on Macquarie Island. Photo / Jim Eagles Macquarie Island: South Westies

So there's this bull elephant seal having a snooze on the beach at Sandy Bay on Macquarie Island. It's not fully mature but still weighs in at a couple of tonnes. And down the beach… More

The Akarana Lounge will provide refreshments and business facilities. Photo / Greg Bowker $15 for Jetstar airport lounge

Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal. Passengers travelling on Jetstar's domestic network can purchase entry to the Akarana Lounge to… More

Photo / Antarctica NZ Pictorial Collection Antarctica climb planned

A group of New Zealand climbers will leave this month for Antarctica with plans to climb Mt Parry. The group hope to take a previously unexplored route to the remote 2520m summit… More

Vanuatu: Dancing to the beat of an island haven

Chief Nelson is waiting on the beach. You can't really tell from this distance that the diminutive figure in a blue Hawaiian-style shirt with missing front teeth is the big kahuna… More



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