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    Six Auckland Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

    Tap your way through a mini golf bar, sip a shiraz over 'Scrabble' or try your hand at champagne-fuelled pétanque.

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    Kiwis Will Be Able to Travel to the Cook Islands Without Quarantining From Mid-May

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed the travel bubble this week.

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    Ten Epic Mountains in Australia You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life

    Climb Kosciuszko, conquer Cradle Mountain and scale Mount Sonder for incredible views over the Aussie ocean, bush and desert.

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    A 'Pink' Supermoon Will Be Visible in New Zealand Tonight

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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    Jetstar Is Launching a Big Sale on Domestic and Trans-Tasman Flights with Fares From $33

    More than 25,000 cheap fares are available, with flights to Aussie starting from $159.

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    This New High Country Lodge Comes with Six Cocoon-Like Sleeping Pods

    Cosy up under the stars at this new glamping hideaway on the shores of Lake Hawea.

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    Click Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight

    Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, accomodation and more — but only for 53 hours.

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    A Guide to Relaxing in New Zealand's Christchurch Region

    Take a step back and enjoy the South Island's peaceful surrounds.

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    New Zealanders Can Now Head to Australia for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival

    The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.

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    New Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside

    From slopeside music festivals in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these festivals are made for winter weekenders.

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    Everything You Need to Know About 2021's Lyrids Meteor Shower

    Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and look up.

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    Air New Zealand Is Now Offering a Non-Stop Service to Tasmania

    Just in time for the opening of the long-discussed trans-Tasman travel bubble.

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    New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season

    Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season. 

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    Ten Must-Visit Aussie Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you'll soon be able to enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions across the ditch.

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    Australians Will Be Able to Travel to New Zealand Without Quarantining From Mid-April

    The trans-Tasman bubble will open at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18.

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    This South Island Tourism Operator Is Offering $1 Cruises Through Milford Sound

    See Aotearoa's eighth wonder of the world for pocket change.

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    Five Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Muriwai to Te Henga Track

    Reward your efforts with waterfall dips, cinnamon doughnuts and spectacular ocean views.

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    Five Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Devonport to Takapuna Run

    Shake up your coastal run with handmade choccies, historic forts and stand-up paddleboarding.

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    The Hotel Britomart Is Opening a Collection of Elegant Private Function Spaces

    The network of rooms provides space for intimate gatherings, private meetings and wine and food experiences with chef Tom Hishon.

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    Auckland Running Guides

    Get the most out of your exercise routine with our guides to Auckland's tracks and trails.

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    You Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List

    The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.

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    This Year's Tokyo Olympics Will Be Closed to Overseas Spectators

    If you want to watch the postponed event, you'll need to keep your eyes glued to your television.

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    Five Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Auckland Viaduct

    Add lobster rolls, impressive artworks and pineapple daiquiris into your next walk or run.

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    Six Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Auckland Coast to Coast Run

    Run up ancient volcanoes, seek out giant banana splits and explore a sculpture park along the way.

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    A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Looks Closer to Becoming a Reality

    Both NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson have said that it could happen soon.

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    An Auckland Running Itinerary for When You're Seeking Captivating Views

    Head to one of these postcard-worthy landscapes for your next training session.

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    Six Stunning Coastal Runs in Auckland for When You're Craving a Fresh Perspective

    Freshen up your running routine with a quick skip around the foreshore.

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    Five Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Auckland Domain Run

    Ramp up your next run with tropical blooms, finger sandwiches and behind-the-scenes tours.

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    The Intrepid Is a New Boutique 18-Room Hotel on Ghuznee Street

    The soon-to-open hotel arrives from the team behind Golding's Free Dive, Puffin and Shepherd.

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    Five Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Pakuranga Rotary Pathway

    Seek out harbourside beaches for a dip or go off-track to find a legendary ginger slice.

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    Overseas Spectators Might Not Be Permitted to Attend This Year's Tokyo Olympics

    When the postponed 2020 games go ahead, international fans might be restricted to watching them on television.

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    Chinese Ridesharing Company DiDi Is Launching an On-Demand Delivery Service in Auckland

    Send and deliver parcels across town via the company's band of drivers.

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    We're Giving Away a Wellness Staycation for When You Need Some Good Ol' R&R

    Our four challenges will help give you a head start on your wellness journey — and you'll be in the running to score a staycation at Castaways Resort.

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    Denmark's Soon-to-Open Hans Christian Andersen Museum Will Let You Step Inside a Fairytale World

    It's the next place to add to your must-visit list once international travel returns to normal.

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Queenstown's Snowboxx Winter Festival

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

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    Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Is Opening a New Sea Cave Featuring Native Creatures from the Hauraki Gulf

    The Sea Cave Adventure will move through four chambers where visitors will encounter native octopus, eel, starfish, crayfish, pufferfish and crab species.

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    The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World for 2021

    Two Australian spots have made Tripadvisor's list of the top 25 best beaches around the globe.

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