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What to do in Wellington this summer
Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in the capital this summer.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Looking for luxury? Check out these new attractions in NZ and Australia
Perfect for a Lotto winner, or anyone who wants to treat themselves.
5 of the best hotels that opened in 2023
If you didn’t get to rest your head here this year, there's always 2024.
The new breed of budget hotels for affordable stays around the world
A new generation is redefining affordable accommodation, from Hong Kong to New York.
Checking In: The company behind the new luxury Intercontinental Auckland
Company about to open new luxury hotel on Auckland's waterfront.
FBI warns travellers not to use public charging ports at airports
Travellers are warned to think twice before plugging in at airports.
Five great places to wake up on Christmas Day
Why not take a break and spend Christmas Day away from home?
Hotel’s sneaky $1500 fee for using a hair dryer
A Perth hotel has come under fire after it charged a guest for this silly reason.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.
London’s $2000-a-night hotel is here to stay – this is how they justify the absurd prices
Would you spend large to stay in the same place where Churchill once worked?
JW Marriott's charming Christmas suite
JW Marriott brings Lapland luxury and festive charm to their new Christmas suite. Video / Carson Bluck
Waikato-Tainui open major hotel development
The Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.
Luxury Pullman hotel opens at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport has 311 rooms, took four years to build and is a joint venture between Auckland Aiport and Tainui. It is 100m away from the international terminal costing about $200m to build. Video / Jason Oxenham
First look: Inside the new $800 a night luxury Pullman hotel at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel offers rooms for up to $820 a night.
The best things to do in Christchurch according to a hotel expert
The man at the helm of Rydges Latimer shares his advice for visiting the famous city.
It's a celeb favourite, but is the Four Seasons, Beverly Hills worth the hype?
The luxury-drenched property is a favourite of A-list celebs but is it worth the hype?
Stay at the hotel from Pretty Woman: The Beverly Wilshire
The Beverly Wilshire is one of the world's most iconic hotels. So what's it like?
Haka House hostel chain to cater for local and international travellers
A 1800-bed Haka House chain will operate 13 hostels across 11 centres
$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown
'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'
Love a buffet brekkie? Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown has you covered
There's very little to fault at this central QT hotel.
High-profile developer, owner of six-star boutique hotel, dies suddenly
Kevin Carlin was also a concert pianist.
Property Insider: Catholic college in Drury to open; Downtown Carpark alternative
St Ignatius of Loyola to have nearly 340 pupils when it opens in February.
Novotel Wellington hotel review: A home away from home
Soft mattresses and a high-pressure shower prove to be highlights.
Feeding vegans, loud hotel sex and getting rid of house guests - a seasonal survival guide
Expert advice on group holidays, dietary requirements and other festive dilemmas.
Sneaky red flags to avoid when booking your holiday bach
How to avoid getting duped this summer.
American tourist leaves Kiwis baffled after asking about unusual hotel sign
“I have NO idea, and I live in New Zealand,” one person wrote.
Inside the hotel industry: How the sector operates in New Zealand
And who are the largest players?
From butcher to hotel-maker: The Kiwi boss at global giant Marriott
And the connection he'd like to make with the All Blacks.
The Marriott's plans for the future of NZ hotels
Marriott area VP Sean Hunt speaks about Auckland's JW Marriott renovations and future plans for New Zealand hotels. Video / Alyse Wright / Drew Petrimoulx