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    It'll span 103 minutes — and there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.

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    This New Finnish Taxi Service Will Only Accept Payment By Singing

    Forget cash or cards — this shuttle lets you croon tunes to get around town.

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    Eight Ways to Keep Active Throughout Winter in Auckland

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    An Ice Skating Rink Is Popping Up in Auckland CBD for Winter

    Complete with a sub-zero cocktail bar and ice slide.

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    Six Wellington Artists to Check Out at NZ Art Show 2018

    The art paradise returns for its 15th year with a solid local lineup.

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    This Luggage Range Lets You Travel With Your Own Office, Bed and Even a Kitchen

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    You'll Be Able to Indulge Your Love of Star Wars at a Theme Park From 2019

    Visitors will be able wander around a remote outpost of the galaxy, drink blue milk at a cantina, hop onto a star destroyer, and — most importantly — fly the Millennium Falcon.

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    Five Reasons You Should Make the Trip to Queenstown Winter Festival This Year

    The country's biggest winter celebration returns for 2018 with a snowy dog derby, wharf jumping, a budgie run, live music and an open-air street party.

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    Offbeat Adventures to Take You Around the World

    This glorious world of ours is filled with adventures waiting to be taken. Venture into rainforests, hike over glaciers and camp by candlelight. If it's true that travel is the only thing that you buy that makes you richer, then these experiences are worth their weight in gold.

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    This New Harry Potter Tour Lets You Dress Up in Authentic Hogwarts Robes

    Londoners can pick their house colours and pop on a robe that featured in one of the movies.

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    A Stacked Lineup of Food and Beverage Outlets Has Been Announced for Auckland Airport

    Head through security early to enjoy fried chicken and waffles, hand-rolled bagels and the world's best pizza.

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    Luxury Champagne Festival Clicquot in the Snow Returns for 2018

    Attend a fashion show, drink your weight in Champagne and snow shoe across a mountain.

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    Six Picks for LUX Light Festival 2018

    Wellington's brightest experience of the year returns for ten days this week.

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    Five Picks for Auckland Writers Festival 2018

    More than 230 of the planet's best writers have been booked for this year's literary feast — here are five essential events to pencil in your diary.

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    An Intrepid Guide to Latin America

    Whether you want to unplug and venture into the great outdoors, get a little sun-kissed on a deserted beach or take a city break in a metropolis where tradition collides with the contemporary, you’ll find it here.

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    An Intrepid Guide to Europe

    Many travellers put Europe and its main tourist destinations on their itineraries, but there are so many lesser-travelled locations that deserve a top-ranking spot on your hit list. Here's where to start.

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    An Intrepid Guide to Asia

    Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world but many don't stray beyond a handful of buzzy tourist hot spots. Choose the path less travelled and dive head first into this melting pot of culture, customs and chaos.

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    An Intrepid Guide to Africa

    Africa is often overlooked in favour of the well-worn tourist paths of Europe and Asia. But, if you’re the kind of traveller who prefers sightseeing away from the hordes, this is the place for you.

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    Newmarket's Huge Italian Street Party Is Back for 2018

    The grand finale to a month-long partito.

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    You May Soon Be Allowed to Take Your Pet on Auckland Public Transport

    The council planning committee voted unanimously in support of the decision.

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    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Is Set to Launch by the End of This Year

    The 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will take to the skies by the end of the year.

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    Seven Walks That Haven't Been Affected by the Waitakere Ranges Closure

    Where to get off the beaten path and start your weekend adventure.

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    New York's Latest Over-the-Top Food Museum Will Celebrate All Things Pizza

    It'll feature a pizza cave, pizza fun house or pizza beach, plus interactive pizza exhibits and pizza games.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

    Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.

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    A Kaleidoscopic Festival of Light Is Coming to Auckland Harbour

    The new three-day lighting experience will feature a trail of more than a dozen interactive installations.

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    The Waitakere Ranges Will Be Closed to the Public From Next Month

    In an effort to combat the devastating spread of kauri dieback.

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    A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany

    Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.

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    This New Social Platform Is Helping People Open Up About Mental Health

    The beginning of a positive movement around mental health.

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    You'll Soon Be Allowed to Take Your Pet on Wellington Public Transport

    In a bid to 'normalise' the use of public transport.

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    CoLiberate Is Wellington's New Mental Health Gym

    No ordinary gym; this new space provides a workout for your mind through creative movement, reflective writing and clay touching.

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    Auckland Council Has Expressed Interest in Reopening the CBD's Subterranean City

    The former air raid tunnels can hold a whopping 22,000 civilians.

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    Ten Wellington Date Ideas That Aren't Dinner and a Movie

    Tired of the classic movie and dinner date night combo? Wellington has a lot to offer any romantic endeavour.

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    Five European Cities You Probably Didn't Know You Could Camp In

    Pitch your tent to get some nature with a big dose of city culture.

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    A Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown

    Backcountry cycle trails, irresistible tacos, bustling weekend markets and endless volumes of wine — here's how to spend a weekend in New Zealand's adventure capital.

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    Head South for This Epic Hot Air Balloon Festival

    It features five days of balloon related activities.

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    Where to Celebrate Your Birthday in Wellington (and Not Send Your Friends Broke)

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    Germany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport

    In response to possible legal action over air pollution levels, the country will test the idea in five cities.

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    Meet Auckland's New Solar-Powered E-Bike Charging Workshop and Community Hub

    Another step towards hacking Auckland's transport problem.

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    The Five Best Fish and Chip Shops in Wellington

    These chipperies tick all the boxes for a Friday night feed.

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