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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?
Hobbiton Film set to host Halfling half marathon
A Lord of the Rings themed race will be run through the Waikato film set.
Country roads: US music star shares her private lockdown love affair with NZ
How a Connecticut Yankee fell for the 'southern charm' of Aotearoa.
Karapiro: Five golden reasons to visit the home of NZ rowing
Celebrate our golden athletes with a visit to Karapiro.
Waitomo's Māori New Year celebrations continue below
As above - so below - celebrating the starry skies of Matariki from underground.
Beyond the garden gate: A family weekend in Hamilton
On every visit, Hamilton has new things to see, do, eat and explore.
Michelle Langstone: A weekend in New Zealand's prettiest city
'I have a soft spot for the Indian Char Bagh Garden.'
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.
Waikato: Hauraki rail trail is an easy rush
Gold's grip may be over but the Waikato shines bright for cyclists, writes Grant Bradley.
Synthetic cannabis and meths main factors in death: Coroner
An extended delay in effective CPR led to brain injury and death.