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Kiwi beach saved by Givealittle page makes list of world’s best
Known locally as the ‘People’s Beach’, it’s now known to be one of the world’s finest.
Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.
Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand
Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.
Abel Tasman track could be opened to bikers and hikers
The Abel Tasman track could become the third Great Walk to permit cyclists.
Tourism operators want new rules for national parks
A different set of rules - or management plans - governs each of the 13 national parks.
Go NZ: Five regions with the best summer swimming
Take the plunge at these away-from-the-crowds locations.
Visitor numbers plummet at popular walking tracks
Visitor numbers at Milford Sound were down 72 per cent.
Incredible luxury lodges for a summer getaway
Refresh your spirits after the trials of 2020 at one of these high-end destinations.
Why Kiwis should add Abel Tasman National Park to their must-visit list
Now's the time for us to explore this stunning coastal park, on foot or on the water.
Abel Tasman National Park: New Zealand's great walks
Ice-cold rock pools, fake gannets and incomparable beauty on one of NZ's Great Walks.
Who's got the best sav? We visit Nelson, Marlborough and the Top of the South
Great holiday tips for Nelson, Marlborough and the top of the South Island
Take nothing but memories, leave no geotags
DOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.
Searchers find family lost in Abel Tasman National Park
A family spent a night in the Abel Tasman National Park after getting lost last night.
Meghan simple but stylish on second day
Whatever the Duchess has been sporting on the tour has been a hot topic.
Casual royals charm all but Joe at cafe gathering
Next up the royal couple go bush at Abel Tasman National Park.
Rolling out the red carpet: Businesses gear up to host Harry and Meghan
Kiwi businesses are preparing to roll out the red carpet for royal visit next week.
Kiwi woman sets sky dive record in Abel Tasman
Smith said high altitude, low opening jumps were challenging.
Intensive search fails to find Motueka man
Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing for more than one week.
Trek through Abel Tasman
A walking tour of Abel Tasman National Park is best done on a full stomach.
NZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'
NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.
Kiwis behind Awaroa Inlet campaign honoured
They helped raise more than $2 million to help secure a part of the Abel Tasman for the public.
Distress call for girl with broken arm
A distress signal has been activated after a girl was injured during a tramp in the Abel Tasman National Park.
Frenchman missing for more than a week
Police are appealing for sightings of a French tourist last known to be at Abel Tasman National Park who failed to return to work in France and hasn't been in touch with his family.
'Grumpy seal' attacks tourist
A German tourist received nasty bites when he crossed paths with a "grumpy seal" at Abel Tasman National Park.
Golden Bay: The right moment
The peaceful natural beauty of Wainui Inlet has Fergus Blakiston waxing lyrical.
Awaroa Beach now for all Kiwis
Awaroa Beach has become part of the Abel Tasman National Park after 40,000 Kiwis raised the money to buy it.