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The NZ locations Hollywood is about to make world famous
A wave of productions filming here has seen our scenery shine on the big screen.
Latest from Milford Sound
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Close-to-home cruises: Top itineraries from Auckland
Voyages range from four to 16 nights, with prices starting from $720.
Incredible way boaties rescued 50km off Milford Sound
Their SOS text went via an iPhone satellite link to a centre in the Netherlands.
‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami
Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.
How to do this NZ Great Walk in 3 hours instead of 4 days
Milford Track is now even more accessible, with no DoC huts or dehydrated meals required.
How to plan a standout summer getaway, from Waiwera hot pools to remote horse treks
From luxe Milford cruises to Gold Coast riverside dining, this summer is dialled up.
How new parking fees could change visits to Aoraki, Franz Josef and Punakaiki
Parking will cost $5 an hour, with a 20‑minute free period for short stops.
Brace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on way
The weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.
Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night
Guests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
Wild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington
Strong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.
Severe winds and flooding hit South Island as roads shut, truck rolls
Wellington schools remain open despite wind warnings of up to 120km/h.
From Queenstown milestones to Bhutan’s new airport: Travel news to know
Explore fresh travel adventures and exciting new destinations for Kiwis.
Editorial: Foreign tourist fee is a no-brainer
OPINION: We must hold this and the next government to reinvesting the money in DoC sites.
'It was a huge eye-opener': How boating tragedy drives water safety advocate
Esther Hone lost a friend in a South Island boating accident as a teenager.
‘Tragic’ death of 10yo tourist witnessed by family leads to sweeping DOC safety upgrades
Tegan Chen tragically died during a family holiday to New Zealand in January last year.
Opinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurity
Nearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.
Lake Te Anau mystery: Police ask for help after kayak found floating upside down
Police hope the missing kayaker made it ashore.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
'Supporting local economy': $15.2m boost for Milford Sound projects
$15.2 million will be invested in infrastructure and conservation projects.
'Woke me up': Early morning quake rattles the deep south
The magnitude 5.1 jolt hit just before 7am.
'Incredibly distressing': Search paused for missing climber
'We know this is difficult news for them (the tramper's family).'
Search for missing hiker in Milford Sound
The man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.
Opinion: Why Milford Sound’s tsunami risk should alarm NZ
OPINION: A landslide tsunami at Milford could create waves up to 17m high.