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Australia holidays: Soaking up the Victoria Bathing Trail
Head out of the city and warm up with a hot soak.
Latest from Winter
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Dame Valerie Adams helps South Auckland charity warm up winter for 10,000 tamariki
The partnership is part of the foundation’s annual Jammies for June campaign.
This city just beat Queenstown for most-searched winter escape in NZ
As winter draws near, people reveal where they are keen to holiday.
Police share 5 things you should do when travelling this winter
As roads become more dangerous, the police give their advice.
Temperatures more than five degrees warmer for start of May
A shift to cooler temperatures is expected to arrive by Thursday.
Towards the light: Queenstown art fest aims to attract long weekend crowds
Queenstown’s light festival says it is back and brighter than ever.
Fenz helping locals stay warm but safe this winter
Have you had your electric blanket tested?
How to keep your house warm without driving your power bill up
The call is going out for curtain donations to help hundreds of households in need.
Snow business: Will an El Niño winter bless NZ’s ski slopes?
Ski field operators hopeful cooler winter regime will make for healthy slopes this season.
Brace for the big chill: Why this could be the coldest winter in years
Recent cold snap could serve as a precursor to what's to come.
‘It’s going to pummel us!’ Huge avalanche cloud engulfs Utah resort
The thundering, 600-metre cloud of snow was straight out of a bad dream.
The ultimate Kiwi beer batter
After catching a few 30cm-plus choice snapper or picking up a few fresh already ...
Holiday hell: Kiwi holidaymakers stranded as savage storms hit Canada
They wanted to take their baby son to the ocean for the first time.
Clock approaches midnight for Ruapehu ski field
Administrator says only days remain to save North Island ski field from liquidation.
Pine nut and coffee caramel tart
Pine nuts, ricotta and coffee make for a rich and unique tart
Ruapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifeline
Ruapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.
Wānaka gains world-class ski route made from Antarctic igloos
You'll find the unique igloos only in Wanaka's Harris range and Antarctica.
Music, mountains and skiing in togs at Queenstown's latest festival
Snow Machine is heading to the city early next month
10 things you absolutely must do on your next trip to Hawke's Bay
Plus, 10 insider tips to know before you go.
Piha's best walks: Five short adventures to shake off cabin fever this winter
Rally the troops for some fresh air and exercise with these Piha winter walks.
Cool as: Why every Kiwi should take a trip to the glaciers
Good things take time. For some of our most spectacular scenery, about 2 million years.
Cosy cabins and alpine vibes: winter's best accommodation
If you're after more of a log cabin vibe than a box-fresh hotel, you have a lot of choice.
1.5m of snow blankets Lindis Pass
Crews are working to clear 1.5m of snow on the Lindis Pass. Video / George Heard
First big wintry blast of 2022 to hit NZ
Temperatures are about to drop this week as New Zealand is in for the first big wintry blast of 2022. Video / Weather Watch
Hanmer Springs breaks the ice on month-long Winter festival
Swimming togs and winter woolens were in stark contrast at the inaugural Winter fest.
New Zealand's forgotten public holidays
New Zealand prepares to celebrate its first new holiday for 49 years.
Winter hack: You've been lighting fires the wrong way your whole life
The following advice could change your life.
Sydney lights up: Big winter events Kiwis should check out
New Zealanders can be guests of honour at two impressive festivals across the Ditch.
Hazy shades of winter - festivals around Aotearoa
From Matariki to mulled wine, check out NZ's festivals to keep the winter party going.