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The Lyall Bay day plan: what to see, do and visit
Lyall Bay is the small seaside suburb that has it all.
Latest from New Zealand Holidays
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Matariki public holiday 2026: What’s open, what’s not, and when you have to pay a surcharge
This year's Matariki public holiday falls on Friday, July 10.
Site Check: Tasman Miranda Holiday Park
Soak, stay and unwind at Tasman's Miranda Holiday Park near Auckland.
How Marlborough’s most famous winery redefined vineyard escapes
Cloudy Bay’s luxe villa, The Shack, sits amid vines at the heart of Marlborough.
How to do Queenstown and Milford Sound in absolute style
Elevate your NZ experience: Accessible luxury on the South Island.
Want a million-dollar view for just $100 a night in the Bay of Islands?
Five minutes from Russell’s cafes and 10 minutes from Long Beach.
South Island ski fields eye partial openings as winter finally kicks in
Snowmakers have led early efforts, but up to 20cm of natural snow is forecast.
Winter activities worth travelling for across Aotearoa
Grab your bobble hats and head out for a magical, mid-winter adventure.
Where to go this Christmas: 8 Kiwi spots worth booking now
Best places to make a pit stop, pull up a chair, have a mosey or stay out for a while.
Roman Travers: Inside the Bluff Oyster Festival 2026
Roman Travers switches from radio host to tour group host at The Bluff Oyster Festival.
Hot Take: Maybe the best place we can travel to is home
OPINION: After years of overseas travel, Molly Codyre returns to NZ.
Golden Bay long weekend: Where to eat, walk and unwind by the sea
From Nelson to Riwaka, the drive is dotted with cafés, pubs and farm shops.
Hot Deals: Rail journeys, South Pacific escapes and South Australia stays
Kids can travel for $25 each way on selected scenic trains this July.
Slow coastal magic: Hot springs, hidden islands and the art of unwinding
You don't need to go far for a wellness escape.
Why some Kiwis lose the plot on holiday, from Trevi stunt to flight-crew biter
Experts say travel, anonymity and time off can fuel irrational tourist behaviour.
Six Nix stars named in PFA A-League women team of the season
The coach says it's well deserved but a few more could have made the cut.
Chasing winter sun: Why sleepy Leigh is the hottest spot in Aotearoa
The small coastal village is the hottest spot in NZ.
NZTrio opens Dreamscape series with dazzling journey through sound and memory
Wellington pianist Jian Liu stepped in for regular NZTrio member Somi Kim.
Chelsea Women to face Auckland FC Invitational XI in Eden Park showcase
Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon will coach the Invitational XI.
Pierce Brosnan buys Northland artist's tūī painting from fish and chip shop
Brosnan paid $400 for Logan White's tūī painting at Fresh & Tasty Mangōnui.
Pacific-style coastal estate tops $40m in potential new house price record
The home's owner David Nathan died last November.
Trailblazing mum: How one woman turns 85km hikes into family adventures
How a 'super-mum' turns remote huts and long tramps into her kids' happy place.
Balmer’s found the right dose of medicine and netball
Laura Balmer paused Otago med school last year to debut with the Central Pulse.
Winter luxury escapes: Big savings on cruises, staycations and island getaways
Save up to $4000 on cruises, resorts and premium holiday packages.
Sheep farmer Sophie Hurley breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel
'Hunterville is a destination now – it’s gaining more and more offerings.'
Castle’s $3m reno balloons to $11m as owners partly blame delays caused by council opposition
But the Central Otago District Council says there was no hold-up from its side.
Editorial: This is what NZ tourism is missing
OPINION: We can learn lessons from other countries.
Christchurch flatmates track down stolen goods after robbery
The three women traced the stolen goods to a nearby house after a neighbour's tip-off.
Nadine Higgins: Retired at 29: How Simran Kaur is on FIRE
Simran Kaur hit her FIRE goal at 29, able to draw $150,000 each year.
From spa days to gin tastings: Inside Cambridge’s grown-up getaway scene
The romantic escape you probably haven't considered.