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Auckland Airport buys stake in Queensland airports

Auckland International Airport says it is spending $166m on a 24.55pc stake in the company that owns two airports in Queensland.

<i>Al Morrison:</i> Conservation makes good business sense

DoC Director-General Al Morrison weighs in the debate surrounding the controversial Cathedral Cove refreshments stall.

More than a wharf needed to encourage cruise ships

For 17 days last year, up to 2000 passengers got off their luxury liner and stepped onto a wharf with a tin shed and little in the way of basic services.

Police: Teach tourists road rules

Police want more effort to be put into educating foreign tourists about driving in New Zealand to stop them dying on our roads.

Great Barrier wants cycleway link

Great Barrier Island is emphasising its wealth of natural features and paucity of cars in an application to become part of the New Zealand Cycleway.

What's the etiquette for renting a bach?

Holiday ruined by spying neighbours

A family were evicted from their rental bach and left $1300 out of pocket after a neighbour dobbed them in for breaking the rules.

Sailing with a sea monster

Tim Adams roams the 17 decks and neighbourhoods of The Oasis of the Seas - the world's largest 'megaliner'.

<i>Editorial:</i> DoC deserves pat on back for cove stall

Gushing volcano an island of fascination

Have fun but obey the rules, say police

Police have a word of advice for the thousands preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations.

Big win gives punter a $1m year

Ellerslie's race horses delivered $776,245 to a lucky punter this week.

Basic bach, simple joys of classic Kiwi break

<i>Celebrating success:</i> Strategy in the board game room

There is a clique of people who play board games all year round.

Thousands head for New Year hotspots

Holiday hotspots are filling fast, as New Zealanders prepare to celebrate the New Year.

'Nothing but positive feedback' for Cathedral Cove stall

The owner of a seaside stall that locals accuse of spoiling pristine Cathedral Cove says tourists are relieved to see him at the end of a long, hot walk.