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    What You Can and Can't Do Under New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Level 2

    Auckland is moving to Alert Level 2 for at least five days.

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    Japan Might Soon Be Home to a Dedicated 'Harry Potter' Theme Park

    Taking over an existing 94-year-old amusement park, it'll feature 'Harry Potter' sets that visitors can tour.

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    Five Valentine's Day Ideas That Aren't a Set Menu Dinner

    Lovely activities for couples, singles, friends and whānau.

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    Atari Is Opening Its Own Chain of Video Game-Themed Hotels

    From the company behind 'Asteroids', 'Centipede' and 'Pong', they'll feature plenty of gaming — and will be designed to make you feel like you're staying inside an Atari console.

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    Melbourne Is Getting a New Hotel Above a Bunnings So You Can Rise and Snag

    A rooftop pool, 183 rooms and easy access to weekend sausage sizzles.

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    European Winter Festival Snowboxx Is Coming to New Zealand

    One week of international acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.

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    Six Outdoor Activities to Get You Moving in Auckland This Summer

    Start your day with restorative yoga, join a roaming silent disco or paddle to the city's youngest volcano.

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    Four Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on New Zealand's Mt Ruapehu in Summer

    The North Island's largest mountain comes to life in the warmer months with a high-speed gondola, spectacular short walks and dining options in the clouds.

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    'Fantastic Beasts' Is Being Turned Into a Huge 'Harry Potter'-Themed Natural History Exhibition

    It'll showcase items from JK Rowling's Wizarding World alongside real-life creatures, specimens and artefacts — and it's set to tour the world.

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    This New Museum of Hangovers Pays Tribute to Big, Blurry and Boozy Nights Out

    You can also share your own hangover story with the Croatian site — and it might end up in its collection.

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    Seven Niche Arts and Culture Festivals Worth Travelling Overseas for This Year

    If you're not keen on joining the crowds at Coachella or the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these smaller arts festivals might help you schedule some travel plans.

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    Uber Is Launching Its Dockless E-Bike Service in Auckland This Week

    The pedal-assisted electric bikes will be the first of their kind in Auckland.

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    Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2020

    The Aussie carrier has topped the list seven years in a row.

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    Ten Must-Visit Places to Plan Your 2020 Travel Adventures Around

    It's time to hike through Armenia, sleep in a floating ecolodge on the Amazon and ride rollercoasters at a wind-powered theme park in Sweden.

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    The Ten Best Books of 2019 to Read This Summer

    Use your time off to get deep into this year's Man Booker Prize winner and a timely nonfiction work on Australian bushfires.

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    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Revealed Its Latest Batch of Frosty and Imaginative Artist-Created Rooms

    The hotel's 30th annual incarnation features a golden room, an icy kaleidoscope and a frosty depiction of Santorini.

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    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Train and Bus Travel This Friday

    To help ensure people get home safely for the holiday season.

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    Four Bite-Sized Adventures for Your Next Trip to Thailand

    The stunning Southeast Asian nation has plenty of unexpected adventures to tempt the inquisitive traveller.

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    The Summer on Queens Wharf Lineup Is Here with Live Drawing and Sunrise Dance Parties

    Three months of free community events and activities by the water's edge.

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    Dogs of All Sizes Are Now Welcome on Auckland Trains

    The first trial was a howling success.

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    Air New Zealand Has Launched a Series of Instructional Inflight Video Workouts

    The free segments demonstrate exercise techniques to effectively alleviate any symptoms associated with travelling.

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    This 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Cruise Will Sail You to the Show's Real-Life Locations

    It's planning to set sail in 2021, cruising through Iceland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Malta and Croatia.

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    The Great Barrier Reef Is Now Home to Australia's First Underwater Hotel

    Cruise the Whitsundays on a floating pontoon — and sleep below sea level.

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    Lime's Electric Scooters Are Being Removed From Auckland Streets

    Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have selected four operators to operate e-scooters for the next six months.

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    A Snow-Filled Winter Wonderland Has Descended on Singapore's Changi Airport

    Head on a snow walk, visit a festive light show and a join a workshop at a market — all inside the airport.

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    Nutella Is Opening Its Own Chocolate and Hazelnut-Themed Pop-Up Hotel

    Located in Napa Valley, it'll only operate for a weekend — but it'll be filled with Nutella items.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Zoom Into a Life-Sized Godzilla Statue Via Zipline

    The new Japanese theme park attraction will stretch across 120 metres in length — and it's due to open next year.

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    Auckland Is Now Home to the Country's First Dedicated Teeth Whitening Studio

    The slick space in Eden Terrace boasts luxe leather loungers, noise cancelling headphones and free wifi.

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    New Zealand's Largest Waterslide Has Opened in North Canterbury

    It sits 13.5 metres high and shoots riders on two-person tubes down a winding hydroslide.

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    Air New Zealand Is Hosting a Themed Mardi Gras Flight to Sydney

    Get the party started early with inflight shenanigans and pre-departure cocktails.

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    LandEscape Is Wanaka's New 15-Kilometre Electric Bike Cruise Trail

    Once complete, the attraction will also offer eight wood-fired hot tubs and six stargazing glasshouses.

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    Air New Zealand Is Launching a Non-Stop Service from Auckland to New York

    The carrier will fly direct to the Big Apple from October 2020.

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    Lord Howe Island Has Been Named One of the Best Places to Visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet

    The NSW island took out the fifth spot on the annual travel destination list — and Central Asia's Silk Road came out on top.

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    A New Dark Sky Experience Has Opened in Martinborough

    Learn about the importance of constellations, the science of stars and how to read the sky using celestial navigation.

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    The Not-So-Obvious Guide to Exploring Europe Next Year

    Make your European getaway a little bit different with these seven left-of-centre authentic experiences.

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    You Can Spend a Night at Downton Abbey Thanks to Airbnb

    Highclere Castle, the English country house where the series was filmed, will welcome two guests for a one-night stay.

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    Six New Zealand Luxury Experiences to Plan If You Have Cash to Splash

    From fancy retreats to helicopter tours, here are the best New Zealand experiences to book when you want to treat yourself.

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    This Adults-Only River Cruise Is Taking Over Europe's Historic Waterways

    The modern cruising experience combines silent discos with classical concert experiences and cocktail making lessons with open-air cinema.

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    Uber Is Rolling Out Its Comfort Service in New Zealand

    The ridesharing service is rolling out a feature that lets customers choose their level of conversation.

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