The spirit of Waitangi Day was epitomised at Whakarewarewa Thermal Village as hundreds streamed through the gateway to celebrate the national holiday.

Te Whakarewarewa Valley will be filled with the sound of Christmas carols.

A new track opening at Lake Tarawera this weekend is expected to attract more than 30,000 people a year.

To immunise or not to immunise is one of those prickly subjects that has parents divided.