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Love golf? This Auckland gem is the perfect getaway

A getaway with an exotic feel, just 40 minutes from central Auckland.

Festival of food: Check out the delicious offerings in the Bay of Plenty

The former MasterChef winners reveal what should be on the menu on a visit to the Bay.

Spruce beer and silk poppies: April events to commemorate around NZ

For centuries, brewers have tried to recreate the lost recipe of 'Spruce Ale'.

Where to clip in and raise your family holiday to new heights

Let the kids climb someone else's walls, not your own, this Easter school holidays.

Holiday clean and green: NZ's enviro-friendly luxury lodges

High-end pampering needn't cost the earth at these eco-friendly lodges and resorts.

More than just gardens: Hamilton's green spaces showcase civilisation

How Lucy Ryan came home to Hamilton, to be director of the world-class Hamilton Gardens.

That'll learn 'em: A line-up of educational holiday activities around New Zealand

Take a field trip to one of New Zealand's best educational days out.

15 New Zealand road trips that are perfect for families

Easy rides, beauty spots, fun activities and pit stops for the family road trip.

The best ways to make a splash: Water-based family fun for the holidays

Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean swimming season has to be.

Beauty and the East: Great places to see out the last of summer in Auckland

Stretch out summer with this guide to outdoor activities in east and south-east Auckland.

The best bits of Great Barrier - a local spills the beans

Don't just visit Great Barrier Island, live like the locals.

Hungry Traveller: Feast on foodie delights in Mangawhai

Between the township and its beachy sibling in Mangawhai Heads, there's plenty to sample.

Road-tripping through Raglan and the Waikato coast

A little bit of what you fancy on a road trip through the Waikato Coast.

Fur seals, crayfish and bulldozers: Off-the-beaten track in Cape Palliser

Taking a spin around seal point.

No hurry, no worries: Take it easy in Taupō this weekend

Not after an adrenalin rush? Try this totally relaxed Taupō itinerary.

Discover more in Taumarunui: A land of lavender, alpacas and rail carts

There's a lot more than first meets the eye in Taumarunui.

Stretch out summer in North Auckland's regional parks

Surveying the best of the Supercity's regional parks.

A luxury weekend on Waiheke is all it's cracked up to be

At Delamore Lodge, Greg Bruce finds relaxation is a state of mind that can be induced.