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    Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Wellington

    Where to watch the sun go down with a cold one.

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    Ten Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Wellington

    From dragon parades and terracotta sculptures to lantern festivals and yum cha, here's how to celebrate the Year of the Pig in the capital.

  • Guide

    Twelve Inventive and Indulgent Overseas Hotels to Put On Your Travel Bucket List

    Bunking down for the night shouldn't be the boring part of your holiday.

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    Cathay Pacific Introduces a Pre-Flight Wellness Area for Travellers

    Soothe your mind, body and soul between flights.

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    Seven Classic Picnic Spots to Try Around Wellington This Summer

    Nothing says summer like eating your lunch surrounded by trees.

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    Summer Stint: Port Stephens

    New South Wales' second largest city is nipping at Sydney's heels when it comes to summery destinations. It's also the gateway to a slew of top-notch experiences nearby. So, pack your bags; Newcastle and its surrounds beckon.

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    Turangi's White Water Rafting Marries Adventure With Conservation

    Let your inner adrenaline junkie loose on the Tongariro River.

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    The World's First Entirely Vegan Luxury Hotel Suite Is Now Open

    It's decked out in plant-based substances, fibres and surfaces — and even your room keycard is made from a natural pineapple-based material.

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    The Five Best Swimming Pools in Wellington

    Whether you're looking for exercise, play or a cool down, these are five of the best spots for a soak in Wellington.

  • News

    This Airline Has Created a Cookbook Based On Its In-Flight Meals

    Recreate United Airlines' sky-high culinary creations in your own kitchen.

  • News

    New York Is Getting an Adorable New Museum Dedicated to Dogs

    It'll showcase doggo-centric art, feature a library about pooches and hold 'guest dog of the week' sessions.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Sail on the World's First Cruise Ship with an Onboard Roller Coaster

    Soar through twists, turns and drops while you're sailing the seas.

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    101/103 Courtenay Place, Te Aro

    This new fried chicken joint offers everything you need and doesn't waste its time on more.

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    Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2019

    Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand also made the top 20.

  • News

    Five Alternative Ideas for a Not Terrible New Year's Eve

    Skip the crushing crowds for these stress-free alternatives.

  • News

    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Unveiled Its New Batch of Super-Chilled Artist-Created Rooms

    It's the hotel's 29th incarnation, this time featuring 34 artists from 13 countries.

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    Five Ways to Spend New Year's Eve in Wellington

    An inventive list of the happenings in Wellington for New Years Eve.

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    Japan Is Set to Score an Immersive 'Toy Story'-Themed Hotel

    It's set to open at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2021.

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    You Can Now 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".

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    Seven Must-Read Books for Summer

    Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.

  • News

    The Glowing Green 'Christmas Comet' Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

    Prepare to look up at the comet 46P/Wirtanen, which might even be visible to the naked eye.

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    Muji's First Japanese Hotel Is Set to Open in 2019

    The Tokyo site joins the company's existing hotels in Shenzhen and Beijing in China.

  • News

    Bungee Fitness Is New Zealand's Latest Exercise Trend

    After strapping into a bungee rig participants perform everything from leaping ballet pliés to inverted pushups. 

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    Take a Sneak Peek at the New Intergalactic Attractions Coming to Disney's 'Star Wars' Theme Parks

    Hop into the driver's seat of Han Solo's beloved Millennium Falcon, and get caught in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order

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    The Five Best Markets in Wellington

    Discover your inner locavore at these taste-filled spots.

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    A Guide to Amsterdam's Food and Drink Scene

    There are plenty of brilliant eateries in the Dutch capital — if you know where to look.

  • News

    Sri Lanka Has Been Named the Number One Country to Visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet

    The island nation has taken the top spot on the annual travel destination list.

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    Five Ways to Get Some Culture in Wellington After Work

    Jazz up your evenings once you clock off from work.

  • News

    You Can Now Take a Flight on the World's First Craft Beer Airline

    Yes, it's all about drinking craft brews at 30,000 feet.

  • News

    The Eight Best Places to Stargaze in Wellington

    From coastal beaches to wildlife sanctuaries and an astronomy museum, you'll want to look up here.

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    Western Sydney Will Soon Be Home to the World's Fastest Roller Coaster Zipline

    The Crazy Rider Xpress sends punters hurtling through the treetops at 50kmh, even doing loop-de-loops

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    You'll Find This Breathtaking New Yoga Studio at the Top of Mount Victoria

    Find your ultimate chill at this gorgeous new hilltop yoga studio.

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    The Five Best Glamping Spots on New Zealand's South Island

    Where to blend luxury and nature all in one stay.

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    Five Places to Stay in the South Island that Don't Involve Camping

    From a converted railway wagon to an old gaol cell, these unique locations are way better than your tent.

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    Five Scenic Cycling Trails to Hit on the South Island

    Soak up the stunning scenery of the south on two wheels.

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    The Best One-Day Hikes Near Wellington

    Swap the pavement for coastal bush, swing bridges and wooded hills.

  • News

    Five Ways You Can Do Some Good in Wellington This Spring

    Foster a puppy, welcome a refugee family to New Zealand and become a personal stylist.

  • News

    The World's Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight Will Launch Next Month

    The nearly 19-hour flight from Singapore to New York will soon take to the skies.

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    Meet the Queenstown Company Offering Personalised Wine Tours

    Spend an unhurried period at three vineyards and visit New Zealand's largest wine cave.

  • News

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

    Oga's Cantina will be part of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, opening at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida in 2019.

  • News

    The Five Best Gyms in Wellington

    Whether you're looking to shred for summer or simply become a healthier person, these fitness joints will sort you right.

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    You Can Now Stay at the World's First Craft Beer Hotel

    Complete with a beer on arrival, in-room beer taps and shower beer fridges.

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