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Three Tracks in the Waitakere Ranges Have Finally Reopened After a Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade
The tracks were closed in an effort to combat the devastating spread of kauri dieback, but are finally now back open for business.
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New Zealand Is Moving to Orange Tonight, So Hospitality Limits Are Ditched and Dance Floors Are Back
Under orange, there are no indoor capacity limits and the 'seated and separated' rule for bars, cafes and restaurants is no more.
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Six Ways to Upgrade an Autumn Staycation in Auckland
Sit down for an indulgent high tea by the water's edge, walk through an exhibition of contemporary art and scale the harbour bridge.
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New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season
Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists.
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Seven Hotels in Sydney's CBD for When You Want to Treat Yourself to an Australian City Break
Looking for a hotel that'll make you feel good about hitting snooze? We've found it.
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A Brand-New Luxury Hilton Hotel Is Opening in Karaka South of Auckland This Week
Boasting a cocktail bar, a pool and celeb chef Mark Southon at the restaurant's helm, this luxe new hotel offering is just 25 minutes out of the city.
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New Zealand Is Scrapping Outdoor Gathering Limits, Vaccine Passes and Easing Indoor Density Caps From Friday
A big shake-up to the rules at red is set to be welcome news for festival organisers and hospitality owners.
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Bali Has Reopened to Australian and NZ Tourists Without Quarantine If You're Dreaming of a Holiday
Since early March, Bali has implemented a Visa on Arrival program for double-vaccinated visitors — with COVID-19 tests required before departing, and upon arrival at the airport.
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Slöwe Studio Is the New North Shore Wellness Space Offering Infrared Saunas and Ice Baths
Looking to chill out? This new immersion-therapy centre in Takapuna will allow you to do just that, thanks to a combination of infrared heat and icy-cold water.
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New Zealand Is Reopening Its Borders to Double-Vaccinated Tourists Next Month
Australian holidaymakers will be able to arrive in NZ without isolating from mid-April, before tourists from visa waiver countries follow suit in May.
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The Facialist Has Brought Back Its Facial in a Box to Turn Your Home Into a Spa During Iso
Light a candle, put on the team's specially curated Spotify playlist and turn your bathroom into a spa-like haven.
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A Second Super Nintendo Theme Park Will Open in 2023 So You Can Play 'Mario Kart' IRL in Hollywood
You'll soon have two Nintendo-themed amusement parks to visit, with the new addition to Universal Studios Hollywood joining its sibling site in Osaka.
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Seventeen Charming Farm Stays You Can Book in Regional Victoria
It's been a long time between overseas trips, but now you can finally start daydreaming about booking one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays in rural Aussie.
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The NZ Government Just Announced It's Shortening the COVID-19 Isolation Period to a Week
But don't go running out your front door just yet — the new rules don't come into effect until midnight on Friday.
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Kiwis Can Return Home to New Zealand Without Isolating from Midnight This Wednesday
The country's current Omicron outbreak has caused Prime Minster Jacinda Arden to bring forward the five-step border re-opening plan.
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Seven Self-Care Ideas to Make Isolation a Little More Bearable
Prioritise yourself with these self-care ideas.
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Ten of the Best Walks You Can Do with Your Dog in and Around Auckland
Whether you're after native bush, off-leash paddocks or urban wetlands, Auckland has plenty of accessible dog-friendly walks to choose from.
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Western Australia's Turquoise Bay Has Been Named the Best Beach in the South Pacific for 2022
Beaches in Australia and New Zealand took out nine of the top ten spots.
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Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Two Adorable Red Panda Cubs and You Can Watch Them From Home
Add some cuteness to your day by watching Taronga's two new red panda cubs.
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Twelve Spectacular Outdoor Spots to Head to in Auckland to Keep the Summer Vibes Going
Whether you're looking for an idyllic picnic spot or spectacular sunset views, there are plenty of ways to keep the summer vibes going in Auckland right now.
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Queenstown Music Festival and Ski Trip Snow Machine Has Launched Its Full 2022 Lineup
Four snow-filled days of music, skiing and adventure awaits.
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All of the Best Inner-City Airbnbs Around Australia with Breathtaking Views
Spend your next break over the ditch eating your way around Sydney, shopping until you drop in Melbourne, or soaking in city views from beside the pool in Brisbane.
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New Zealand Is Scrapping MIQ for Double-Vaxxed Kiwis Coming From Australia This Month
It's the first stage of the Government's five-step plan for opening to the world this year.
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Eleven Classic Picnic Spots to Try Around Auckland This Summer
Nothing says summer like eating your lunch surrounded by trees.
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QT Is Sharing the Love This February with a Chance to Win a Hotel Room for the Month
Head in for a romantic one-night hotel staycation, emerge 17 days later.
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Eleven Sustainable Hacks for Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer
Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.
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Here's What You Need to Know About New Zealand's Red Traffic Light Level
Once again the Government has moved quickly to crack down on the contagious Omicron COVID-19 variant — so what does it mean for you?
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Airbnb Wants You to Spend a Year Living Rent-Free in a Gorgeous Sicily Townhouse
The house-sharing platform is giving one person the chance to spend 12 months living rent-free in the rural village of Sambuca.
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Air New Zealand Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2022
For the first time since 2013, Qantas didn't take out the top spot.
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Ten Epic New Zealand Beaches You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Life
Not mentioned: Oriental Bay, Mission Bay and Mount Maunganui.
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New Zealand's Three-Step Border Reopening Plan Has Been Pushed Out Until February
As the threat of the Omicron variant continues to grow, the Government has pushed the country's proposed three-step border reopening plan by at least a month.
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Aucklanders Can Now Enter to Win One of 100,000 Vouchers to Spend Around the City This Summer
The new scheme is designed to say "thank you" to Aucklanders who have been doing it tough, as well as inject a boost into the local economy.
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The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Month
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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Nine Spots Where You Can Camp, Hike and Swim with Your Dog in the North Island
Check out geothermal attractions, bush tracks and rugged stretches of coastline with your best mate by your side.
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This Jet Ski Tour Will Guide You Around the Harbour While You Take in Auckland's Skyline
Grab a group of friends and live out all your childhood 'Blue Crush' fantasies this summer.
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NZ Has Announced the Roadmap to Reopening Its Borders to Australia (and the World)
But don't get too excited just yet — there are still a few rules when you return home.
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These Relaxing Summer Escapes Are Still Available to Book If You've Left Planning to the Last Minute
Don't be that one person left in the city, sadly watching your friend's Instagram stories of the beach.
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Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel Has Opened in Melbourne, Complete with Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 172-room CBD site also boasts a dedicated recreation level, chocolate cafe, and modern Asian restaurant and bar.
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Auckland Is Coming Out of Lockdown So You Can Travel Around New Zealand This December
Come mid-December, Aucklanders will finally be able to freely travel between regions, after showing proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
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Twelve of the Most Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
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Auckland's Recreational Islands Are Reopening This Weekend for Walks, Swimming and Exploring
A trip to the islands, even in lockdown? Don't mind if we do.
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This Huge New Recreation Area Is Set to Offer Family-Friendly Walking and Cycling Tracks South of Auckland
Over four kilometres of biking and walking tracks weaving through wetland and native bush will be nestled in the public green space, just 30 minutes out of the CBD.