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A Māori ‘Gidget’ Meter Maid goes to the Gold Coast with her ukulele
Read an extract from Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 winning memoir by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku.
Inside the best family resorts on the Gold Coast
Accommodation can make a family holiday, or break it.
‘Staying clear’: US rap star Ice Cube stranded in Australian hotel amid cyclone
'The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute,' the star said.
‘Incredibly dangerous’ Cyclone Alfred changes course off Queensland coast
Residents warned of up to 700mm rain; flash flooding expected in coastal areas.
Aaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays off
Aaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.
'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day sale
The sale will last for just eight hours.
It's never too early to book your next holiday with these unmissable travel deals
From Scotland to Japan's revered ski fields, your next adventure awaits.
'Kiwis happy to be underdogs': Surfers ready to compete against legend
The team are excited for tag-team format, aiming to showcase skills against top surfers.
Aspiring rapper who brutally murdered NZ man over lunch insult lodges appeal
Aspiring rapper was jailed for 'cowardly' murder of a Kiwi man on the Gold Coast.
'Hold my beer': Witness recalls moments before Aussie's shark net death
'I said 'stop', you could see what was going to happen,' witness reveals.
Five travel must-dos in NZ and Australia for December and 2025
Doorstep travel has never been better.
Where to find a holiday on the GC away from hardcore Surfers Paradise
Stay here for all the Goldie magic minus the mayhem.
Editorial: More competition on transtasman flights a win for consumers
OPINION: Jetstar's plans to return to Hamilton and Dunedin are a boost for the regions.
'How can this be real?' Two sisters diagnosed with breast cancer two years apart
'I just want to do everything I can to obviously prolong time and quality of life.'
Prep early for the summer and book these sun-filled travel deals
Are you ready to bask in the sun and swim in pristine waters?
Watch: Snorkeller tossed in air by humpback whale in Australia
The swimmer was unharmed by the whale.
'Sickening': Gold Coast rallies for dad who found daughter murdered at home
Yingying Xu has been charged with the 'gut-wrenching' murder of Sophie Wang.
'Satan interfering with my soul': Mum's disturbing TikToks before daughter's murder
Police investigating the murder of a 10-year-old girl have charged her own mother.
'RIP little angel': Woman charged with murder after girl, 10, found with throat slashed
'This shouldn't happen,' neighbours say after police found 'traumatic' murder scene.
Lorna Riley checks into the super-luxe Imperial Hotel on the Gold Coast
This five-star hotel will treat you like an A-list celebrity, regardless of status.
Not just a beach: What the Gold Coast offers that doesn't involve getting your hair wet
There's more to the Gold Coast than just beaches.
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi paralysed after Aussie surfing accident
'Life as we knew it has been changed in an instant,' says fiancee.
Top accessible attractions on the Gold Coast
There are lots of accessible adventures to be had across the Gold Coast.
Is this the coolest place on the Gold Coast?
From retro motels to rooftop bars, Palm Beach's resurgence attracts locals and visitors.
Need some winter sun? You're only 4 hours from 25 degrees
New things to do in Queensland this winter.
Unique twist in tale of Imperatriz sale
The champion NZ mare will be offered for sale as a broodmare prospect.
Hate crowds? Give these six cities a miss this winter
Data reveals the cities Kiwis are most interested in escaping to this winter.