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Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend

A good idea guide to get you out and about in Auckland.

Six ways to save on your power bill this winter

As the cold of winter sets in, you're likely being left with a growing power bill.

We dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's why

Taupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.

Three big winter weather trends: Was May’s chill a prelude to a freezing few months?

The first half of 2024 brought us drought and deluges. So what's to come in winter?

Vivid Sydney is on now - don't book anything until you've read this

Everything you need to know before visiting Sydney's biggest winter spectacle.

Lower prices, fewer crowds, why The Great Ocean Road is the best place to visit in winter

You can't go wrong with an off-peak road trip in Australia.

Hawke's Bay's the place to be for King's Birthday - swells to ease, 20C-plus expected

Temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Thursday to Saturday.

Rotorua is the staycation your family needs this winter

Where cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.

'Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage

'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.

Fenz reports 54 per cent spike in winter fires: Steps to stay safe

Checks are urged for chimneys and electric blankets.

It's the destination that leaves foreigners in disbelief, and it's right here in NZ

A place where dogs can be mayor, railways are pedalled and bridges lead to nowhere.

Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights

In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.

Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?

Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.

La Nina approaches: How wet and cold will this winter be?

It’s goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina - but what does it all mean?

Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington

Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.

Jammies in June campaign to keep Hauraki kids warm

The nationwide initiative will run in the Hauraki district for the second time.

Hate crowds? Give these six cities a miss this winter

Data reveals the cities Kiwis are most interested in escaping to this winter.

'Plague-like proportions': Mice invade homes in Central Hawke's Bay

Pourerere plagued with rodents as cooler temperatures draw mice into homes.