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Kiwis shopping less but travelling and partying more
Kiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.

‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.

Hawke’s Bay ends Easter weekend with one serious crash
Hawke's Bay had moderate crashes, but only one serious recorded over the Easter weekend.

Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.

'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.

The NZ destination dripping in chocolate
Pack your sweet tooth and head to Bennetts of Mangawhai.

Hawke’s Bay weather set to improve after gloomy start to Easter weekend
Weather warnings for Hawke's Bay were lifted on Sunday.

Rent a motorhome one way for as little as $1 per day
It's still possible to enjoy a motorhome holiday without breaking the bank.

No school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bank
Top tips to get through the school holidays.

Holiday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crash
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.

Easter shopping: When stores, supermarkets are open
Which supermarkets, shops and cafes will open over the long weekend?

Bali deports Italian dance teacher after beach lessons go 'viral'.
The foreign national was deported on Tuesday for abusing the terms of her visa.

Easter in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?
'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'

What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.

'It's an irritating time': Mixed views on Easter break
Whanganui residents discuss what the Easter break means to them.

School holidays to start with heavy rain, traffic for Easter
Heavy rain set to inundate popular northern holiday hotspots for first half of weekend,

Kiwis refuse to axe travel plans despite cost of living crisis
As prices soar, New Zealanders plan to cut costs in three key ways.

Why Sydney is a culinary destination to be reckoned with
Where to chow down on some of Sydney's tastiest food and drink.

Star quality: There's no outshining LandEscape Wanaka
It's the perfect combination of spas, stars, cycling and sustainability.

Happiness looks like... An Auckland staycation with the family
A doorstep micro-adventure can really fill your cup.

MAFS Australia 2023: Inside the resorts, retreats and honeymoon suites
Experience the same luxury as the 2023 MAFS wives and husbands.

Burnout, guilt, financial stress: The realities of being a digital nomad
Feelings of burnout, stress and loneliness aren't uncommon problems.

Aussie retiree forced to wear husband's undies on Kiwi cruise amid lost luggage
Cheryl described the cruise line’s handling of the incident as "disgraceful".

Incredibly detailed world map reveals the animal kingdom’s top dog
Or more accurately, the top cat.

A seasonal guide to European river cruising
Month by month: When to go, what to see and who to sail with.

10 of the best islands to explore on a cruise
The crème de la crème of island-specific cruises.

This restaurant serves Japan’s deadly fugu blowfish
Who's game? This and more in Travel's weekly round-up of travel news.

Need a holiday? Got a baby? Fiji makes it easy
You’re just three hours away from a stress-free getaway.