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    Air New Zealand Is Trialling a Digital Health Passport to Make International Travel Safer and Easier

    The trial will run on the airline's Auckland to Sydney route in April. 

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    This Wild Coastal Track Has Reopened in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges

    On a clear day, walkers will cop sweeping views of the wild west coastline all the way to Mount Taranaki.

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    An Epic Ten-Kilometre Obstacle Course Race Is Coming to Mount Maunganui

    Run, climb, swing and crawl your way through the course that navigates sand, grass, rocks and tarmac.

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    Six Adventurous Ways to Explore the South Island Without Spending Hours in the Car

    Swap lame car games for riding an underground train or kayaking along the coast.

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    Australia Will Soon Be Home to a Whale-Shaped Underwater Observatory Two Kilometres Off the Coast

    The Australian Underwater Discovery Centre is set to open at the end of Busselton Jetty by December 2022.

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    Five Reasons to Consider Booking a Cruise For Your Next Getaway

    You won't get lost if you're holidaying on a ship — and you'll only need to unpack once.

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    What You Can and Can't Do Under New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Level 3

    Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 for at least three days.

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    Hell Pizza Is Giving Away 4500 Adult Toys for Valentine's Day

    The X-rated toys will be discreetly packaged and sealed with an R18 sticker.

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    Teamlab's Latest Eye-Popping Site Combines Historic Ruins, Dazzling Digital Art and a Sauna

    The folks behind Japan's vibrant digital art museum just keep opening must-visit venues.

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    You Can Now Meditate to the Soothing Sounds of More Than 10,000 Lego Bricks Jumbled Together

    The toy brand has released its own soundscape so you can relax to that familiar clicking noise.

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    Four of the Best Coastal Walks in Wellington

    Get off of the couch and onto the coast.

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    Five of the Best Coastal Walks in Auckland

    Get off of the couch and onto the coast.

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    New Zealand's One-Way Travel Bubble with Australia Has Been Paused for Three More Days

    The suspension of quarantine-free travel from NZ to Australia first came in earlier this week — and it's being extended following concerns over the recent Auckland outbreak.

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    You'll Find This New Wellness Retreat Onboard an 81-Foot Luxury Yacht

    Balance your mind, body and soul on the Hauraki Gulf.

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

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.

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    Australia's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Hobart with a Daily Chocolate Hour

    The chain's 221-room site near the city's waterfront joins more than 80 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.

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    Eight Stunning and Unusual Places In Australia That Will Transport You to Europe

    Experience spectacular lavender fields, world-class beaches and underground caves without leaving Australia.

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    Twenty of the Most Romantic Escapes for Two You Can Book in Byron Bay

    Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene spots with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.

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    We're Giving Away a One-Year Yoga Ground Membership

    Start 2021 on the right foot at this light-filled yoga studio in Grey Lynn.

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    Twenty of the Most Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW

    Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.

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    Five Wellness Retreats to Help You Start 2021 on the Right Foot

    Unwind for the day or give your body a hard reset at one of these tranquil wellness destinations.

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    The Most Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay

    An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.

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    Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021

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

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    Take a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride

    Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.

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    Jupiter and Saturn Are About to Appear Closer Together in the Sky Than They Have in 400 Years

    It's called a 'great conjunction' — and it's happening this month.

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    You Can Now Book an Entire QT Hotel Floor to Party with Your Mates

    Floor'd is on offer to groups of between 16 and 41 punters keen for an exclusive rockstar-style soiree.

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    A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Could Be in Place by Early 2021

    NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has agreed to a trans-Tasman bubble, which could kick off in just a couple of months.

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    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Bus and Train Travel This Weekend

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

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    The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in New Zealand Tonight

    The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, December 15.

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    Six Ways to Splash Around in NZ That Aren't Just Going to the Beach

    Slide down a natural rock formation, swim in turquoise glacial waters and dig your own geothermal spa pool on an island sanctuary.

  • Summer Guide: Auckland 2020–21

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

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    This Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures

    Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.

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    We're Giving Away a Luxe Glamping Experience with LandRoamer at Uretiti Beach

    Experience a taste of New Zealand's great outdoors with the trappings of luxury.

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    This New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave

    Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.

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    Our Auckland: Five Unforgettable Animal Encounters Our Readers Love to Have in Auckland

    Search for nocturnal animals on an after-dark tour and go scuba diving in a marine reserve.

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    QT Auckland's New Art-Led Hotel Brings Quirky Luxury to the Waterfront

    The oyster-themed property comes with seafood print carpets, suspended art installations and a new restaurant from Sean Connolly.

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    Eight Brilliant On-Water Experiences That You Should Book for Summer

    Nose dive into an underwater network of caves, go island hopping on a jet ski tour or jump behind the wheel of a high-performance sailboat.

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