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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

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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

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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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    Five European Cities to Visit When You've Already Seen the Touristy Sites

    Uncover ruin pubs, wiener dog museums and the oldest sausage shop in the world.

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    How to Spend 48 Hours in Munich

    Make the most of your whirlwind trip in the Bavarian capital.

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    Google Maps' New Augmented Reality Feature Will Literally Point You in the Right Direction

    Now rolling out on iOS and Android phones, the beta feature deploys arrows and directions over street view images.

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    A Guide to Eating and Drinking in Budapest

    In the Hungarian capital you're spoiled for choice with street food laneways, classy cocktail bars and authentic 'mom and pop' canteens.

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    The Great Barrier Reef Is Set to Score Its First Underwater Hotel

    Sleep below sea level on a floating pontoon, with floor-to-ceiling views of the reef through your window.

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    Auckland's Least Awkward Spots for a First Date

    Five reliable gems to get you out of a pickle and into something cosier. 

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    Another Dockless Electric Scooter Service Has Launched in Auckland

    The local startup is offering Auckland riders free unlocks for the first month.

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    Five European Cities to Visit When You've Already Seen the Touristy Sites

    Uncover ruin pubs, wiener dog museums and the oldest sausage shop in the world.

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    Japan's New Over-the-Top Theme Park Is Entirely Dedicated to Bubble Tea

    With tapioca-themed photo booths, tapioca foods and beverages, and even rides.

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    This New Entertainment Centre Brings Together Virtual Reality, E-Sports and Dodgem Rides

    The new centre inside Rainbow's End can be accessed without tickets to the main park.

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    Lake Tekapo Is Now Home to a Multimillion-Dollar Astronomy Centre

    The indoor astronomy centre will combine Māori astronomy and science.

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    A Halo Top-Themed Hotel Suite with All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Is Popping Up in Queenstown

    QT Queenstown is getting a room filled with frozen treats for a limited time.

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    A Less Obvious Guide to Discovering Fiji

    Make the most of your next tropical getaway both on and off the water.

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    Four Easy Day Trips for When You Need to Get Back to Nature

    Escape the city and chase that much-needed R&R.

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    Five Off-the-Grid Weekend Escapes Near Auckland

    Sometimes you just need to go offline and take a moment to reconnect with nature.

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    You'll Be Able to Indulge Your Love of Marvel at a Theme Park From 2020

    With 'Spider-Man' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' rides, a microbrewery and a huge merchandise store.

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    You Can Now Buy Britain's Notorious (and Supposedly Haunted) Medieval Witch Prison

    In the 16th century, The Cage in St-Osyth was used to house 13 women accused of witchcraft while they were awaiting trial.

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    You Can Now Book Next-Level Multi-Day Travel Adventures Around the Globe Through Airbnb

    Trek through the Amazon, take a culinary kayaking trip through the Sweden or island hop around the Galapagos.

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    Wellington's First Electric Scooter Trial Begins Next Week

    Two companies are taking part in the trial set out by Wellington City Council.

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    A 500-Square-Metre Mirror and Hedge Maze Has Just Opened Inside Singapore's Changi Airport

    It's part of a giant new greenery-filled amusement park with seven different attractions.

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    You Can Now Take Household Pets on Auckland Trains for Free

    Your pet cat, dog, guinea pig and rabbit can now enjoy free public transport in Auckland.

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    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Bus, Train and Ferry Rides to Celebrate 100 Million Trips

    It's the first time the number has been achieved in Auckland since 1951.

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    A Jam-Packed Program Has Been Announced for Aotea Square's New Winter Hub

    Including an ice skating rink, transparent 'igloos' and the iconic Auckland Night Markets.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Take a (Very Expensive) Holiday to the International Space Station

    NASA is opening the low-orbit facility to private astronauts, as well as commercial and tourism ventures.

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    Six of Wellington's Best Hidden Gems According to Garage Project's Jos Ruffell

    The co-owner of the city's most prolific craft brewery shares some of his favourite places to find inspiration across Wellington.

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