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How to walk Te Araroa trail in sections: Top tips for hiking Ngāruawāhia to Huntly

Hakarimata Walkway proves the TA is not just for fit foreigners.

Always dreamed of staying in Hobbiton? Now you can

But there's a catch.

Going solo: Three days of independent bliss in Bay of Plenty and Waikato

Make the most of a three-day solo adventure in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

NZ travel: Waharoa along the Waikato River

A new TV series goes in search of Māori and Pacific artworks and the people who made them.

The birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic Reserve

Where to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.

Experiences to keep the Matariki home fires burning in Waikato

Where to keep the homefires of Matariki burning.

Waitomo's visitation might be down, but here's why the glow worms don't mind

Covid has drastically affected visitor numbers, but there have been some silver linings.

Best of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 playgrounds

The finalists have been revealed, but who will you vote for as the country's number one?

Best of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 fish and chip shops

The top 10 have been named but who will you vote as the country's number one?

The foodie's guide to Cambridge

How to eat your way around this stylish Waikato town.

Where to eat, drink and sleep in Raglan

The best places to visit when the surf's up in Raglan.

Where to eat, drink and stay in Hamilton

The places to try when you visit the City of the Future.

Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break

The best half and full-day walks when you're on a short getaway around New Zealand.

Local Focus: Māori land wars theme for youth holiday programme

Students spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Camping: Getting close to nature

Some opt for baches but others see camping as the only way to go, writes Ben Taylor.