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Hotel gives Christchurch's Gothic campus starry makeover
33 unique boutique rooms have opened in the historic Cantabrian quad.

Suite Zero: Ibiza hotel offers partygoers free stays, there's a catch
An $800-a-night Art hotel is offering room for free but it's 'not for wallflowers'.

Airbnb party ban: Mixed messages are inviting trouble
Lifting guest caps and banning 'parties' is Airbnb wanting to have its cake and eat it.

Cosy cabins and alpine vibes: winter's best accommodation
If you're after more of a log cabin vibe than a box-fresh hotel, you have a lot of choice.

Airbnb gives $16m to build your dream bach
May the best yurt, fairytale castle or giant root-vegetable win.

Hotel review: An urban waterfront escape at Tauranga's Trinity Wharf
Early birds and sunrise lovers will appreciate this Tauranga gem.

Dinner and a bed? New Karaka hotel has you more than covered
Go for the horse trading and stay for the eclairs at this new Karaka hotel and restaurant.

High country hospitality in the slow lane at Lake Hawea
"You're never going to do this if you go to Queenstown."

Room for a Knight: Airbnb's 10 most lusted after UK castles
When researching accommodation, it's hard not to get sidetracked by crenulations.

Give: An upgrade from New Zealand's most charitable hotel
Socially responsible accommodation gets an upgrade in Christchurch.

'Busier than Xmas': Bach bookings full for long weekend
Holiday letting companies reported they were 97 per cent booked across the country.

Hotel horror: Revenue plunges in NZ to pandemic low
An analyst says border opening will provide only limited relief for the hard-hit sector.

Love golf? This Auckland gem is the perfect getaway
A getaway with an exotic feel, just 40 minutes from central Auckland.

Red light fright: Guest nights tumble as Omicron rocks domestic travel
Summer became a wipeout for accommodation providers as travellers stayed home.

Australia holidays: The six-star Sydney hotel for your next stylish city stay
Treat yourself on an Aussie city break with a "six-star" stay at Crown Towers Sydney.

One of the most basic hotel amenities is disappearing...
Do not disturb? Many hotels have done away with this daily chore.

Room Check: A night at Brisbane's enigmatic Hotel X
Considering a quick trip to Brisbane now borders are open? This hotel is one to check out.

It's fun to stay at the G.I.V.E: The Y's boutique new look
The Y in Christchurch has rebranded for a more socially responsible traveller.

Queenstown's Covid crisis: Mayor pleads for return of wage subsidies
Business leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.

New Zealand gains first Valentines Day Cat Hotel
Feline left out of Valentine's Day plans? Why not treat yourself to a cat hotel holiday?

Beyoncé the dog among influx lost property at Travelodge hotels
All the single ladies... is this your dog?

Investors pick up hotels in anticipation of tourism rebound
More than $400 million worth of hotel deals have been done this year.

Where are New Zealand's most family friendly luxury lodges?
The most luxurious hotels and lodges around New Zealand.

Eight hotels favoured by celeb-couples for a romantic getaway
Treating your beloved to a romantic getaway when borders open? Here's where celebs choose.

Have wings, will travel: Spectacular hotels with private airstrips
From NZ to Spain, these villas and hotels are well set up for once in a lifetime holidays.

Luxe lodge: Whare Kea Lodge, where deluxe feels perfectly low-key
When you crave ultimate luxury that's 100 per cent down to earth, this is the place.

Phil Goff's controversial bed tax being appealed to the Supreme Court
Legal fight has cost ratepayers more than $1.5m so far.

A beginner's guide to renting a Kiwi holiday home
Don't get caught out this summer, read our top 10 tips for booking a holiday home.

'Surge' in Aucklanders booking baches outside city
Bachcare says Aucklanders seem more confident of borders opening.