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Kiwi sky makes 'incredible Earth' list

Clear, pollution-free skies has resulted in New Zealand beating Australia in an ultimate travel bucket list comprised by an influential news website.

Fiordland: Riding the horizontal waterfall

Paul Rush takes a time travel journey through Fiordland's twilight zone.

Whangarei: Artistic adventure at the museum

Whangarei's centre does away with the staid image of art, writes Jim Eagles.

A Waikato River wander

The hectic pace of Auckland seems a million miles away as I idly watch a lone duck disappear around a bend in the river.

Auckland: Night at the zoo

Danielle Wright stays overnight at Auckland Zoo and finds the children and zoo animals on their best behaviour.

Queenstown: High-flying canyon adventures

Belinda Henley checks out the latest development for adrenaline junkies at Queenstown's Shotover Canyon Swing.

Wanaka: Best of Kiwi hospitality

Abby Gillies laps up the idyllic sights and flavours of Wanaka.

North Island: Around the mountains

Joanna Mathers finds plenty to keep her happy away from the slopes.

South Island: More than a ski trip

Want to play in the snow but do something other than skiing? Danielle Wright is spoiled for choice around the South Island.

Auckland: Going bush for Matariki

Sophie Bond meets a man involved in preparing a feast for Maori New Year, which is marked by the rise of the star cluster Matariki and the sighting of the new moon.

Auckland: Going Gaga at the Stamford Plaza

Ewan McDonald gets a glimpse into how the other half lives when he checks in for a night of pop star-style pampering.

Auckland's outdoor ice rink opens early

An ice rink in Auckland's Aotea Square is opening tonight, three days ahead of schedule.

Whangarei: Art with a personal touch

Jim Eagles visits the Whangarei Town Basin and discovers a thriving focal point for all sorts of crafts.

Te Anau: A jetset nap amid splendour

Elizabeth Binning's youngster falls for a speeding lullaby in Fiordland National Park.

Kawhia: History lesson

The small town of Kawhia has plenty to offer those interested in our origins, finds Dionne Christian.

Aurora Australis on show over Southland

Stunning images of Aurora Australis have been captured from Invercargill.

Auckland: Down by the water

Technology and travel go well together, as Danielle Wright discovers on the new QR code journey along the Auckland Waterfront.

Tour of New Zealand: Dancing on your pedals

'Weekend warrior' Andrew Alderson does a lot of thinking on the stamina-taxing Tour of NZ cycle race.