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Rooftop views and ‘playful’ design: Inside Auckland’s new Radisson Red hotel
A soon-to-open rooftop bar will be Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop venue.
'Trading its head off': Queenstown hotel set for major upgrade as high-end tourist demand surges
IHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year.
Inside Golden Globes gift bag: Stars gifted luxury holidays at NZ's most exclusive lodges
New Zealand could soon be welcoming a number of A-list celebrities.
A former tobacco factory has been reborn as one of Sydney’s most stylish stays
Built in 1876, the Porter House Hotel blends sleek modern luxury into heritage sandstone.
Accor launches Tribe Auckland as Jo&Joe gets set for quick finish
Accor’s 49th site, Jo&Joe Auckland, opens November 7 with 293 beds and a rooftop bar.
Christchurch to get $150m Sheraton hotel by 2027
Sheraton Christchurch will open in mid-2027 with 240 premium rooms.
British, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona Hotel
The Queenstown Lakes District Council values the main site of land and buildings at $5.4m.
Non merci Hamilton: French snub stay in The Tron before All Blacks series finale
The French have opted to stay in Auckland, citing preferred facilities.
Why now is the best time to visit this region in France
Step aside Paris, this spot in France shouldn't be missed.
On The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishments
The four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.
$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
OA day at Thailand’s new Layan Life wellness centre where weird and wonderful things happen
‘As they say, what we need isn’t always what we want …’
Acushla-Tara Kupe's favourite places in Auckland
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Best things to do in Bali beyond sun, sea and cocktails
From a day of silence to gong massage and soul purification.
What Charlotte did next: Inside singer-songwriter Charlotte Church's Welsh wellness retreat
"Wake up to the voice of Charlotte Church drifting through the hallways."
The perfect Hawaiian holiday starts with a Big Island road trip
There are many ways to experience Hawaii, but this is easily one of the best.
What does a $30,000 Fiji holiday get you?
Let's start with a secluded island, private airstrip and 25 immaculate villas.
If you could bring your dream Bali hotel to life, it'd look a lot like this
Introducing Ubud's new five-star resort: The Anantara.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
The luxurious way to get down and dusty in Outback Queensland
Few people have heard of this beautiful lodge standing in the shadow of Mt Mulligan.