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Could you take on the famed W Trek in 2025?
Fjällräven Classic make wild dreams a wild reality for casual hikers.

How to fend off mosquitoes
NY Times: The easiest ways to keep mosquitoes at bay and stay comfortable outdoors.

Travel pros reveal where you can (and can't) park a camper in NZ
Experts share the best spots for magestic views and zero fines.

Friend of missing Aoraki Mt Cook climbers looking for closure
Police said they believe the men took a fall while climbing around the mountain.

Hut renovations: 'It’s ingrained in the Kiwi way of life to explore the outdoors'
The teams will tackle everything from minor repairs to major overhauls on the iconic huts.

Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.

'Don’t wait': Kiwi couple share how they retired early to travel NZ
The forever-adventure took lots of planning but has been worth it, the Davidsons say.

Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.

Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.

The best way to explore Utah's iconic canyons might surprise you
Exploration doesn't need to be conventional.

What it’s like visiting one of NZ’s top hunting lodges as a vegan
'The abundance of taxidermy was expected but dinner was a shock.'

Property Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office garden
Michael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.

Are ChatGPT itineraries trash? We judge 10 Auckland recommendations
A travel journalist shares their unfiltered thoughts on the AI itinerary.

Failed aquabike maker Manta5 owes Callaghan Innovation
The first liquidators' report shows money is owed to staff, the IRD and manufacturers.

How to get away from city stress... without leaving Auckland
NZ's latest glamping spot is the break you need from the big city

Editorial: Adventure sports must be safe, but risks will never be zero
OPINION: People have to know what they are getting themselves in for.

Hydrofoil bike maker Manta5 up for urgent sale
The Torpedo7 founders' start-up takes a spill.

NZ is getting a new Great Walk but booking a spot comes with a catch
This stunning 3-day track can't be booked like the others.

Should ratepayers foot the bill to ensure freedom campers stick to the rules?
Whangarei District Council reviews need for monitoring of freedom camping.

Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.

Whanganui Weather: What to expect this week
It is expected to be drier than normal for the first half of April.