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    South Island: TranzAlpine Explorer

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Drink Like You're In a Galaxy Far, Far Away at a Boozy 'Star Wars' Cantina

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    If you're after diverse landscape and exceptional experiences, plan to head north from Christchurch to discover the best of the top of the South Island.

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    South Island: Southern Scenic Route

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    This New Service Lets You Travel to Japan Without Any Luggage

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    Wellington's First-Ever Axe-Throwing Experience Opens This Week

    You can now hurl 1.2-kilogram bladed weapons across a room.

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    Airbnb Launches Its Experiences Platform in New Zealand

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    You Can Now Stay In an Agatha Christie-Inspired Hotel Inside a Double Decker Bus

    Head to the English countryside, put your feet up and ponder the author's mysteries.

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    DriveHer Is a New Female-Only Ridesharing Service

    Taking the guess work out of getting home or going out.

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    This House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends

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    It reaches speeds of almost 100 kilometres per hour in 1.5 seconds.

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Limestone Coast

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Clare Valley

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    This Adorable Dog Meet-Up Is Eyeballing the World Record for the Most Dachshunds in One Place

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    Construction Has Begun on Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway

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