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TripAdvisor names Southern Discoveries among world's best

Premier South Island tourism operator Southern Discoveries has cemented its position as one of the country’s best tourism operators with two prestigious accolades from the world’s largest travel community TripAdvisor.

Kawaroa Park gets new double slide

Children will soon get more out of their visits to Kawaroa Park when the current single slide is replaced with a double.

The current slide is being removed this afternoon and the double slide will be installed within the next fortnight, weather permitting.

ZUMWOHL attempts to schnaps a World Record

To celebrate NZ Alpine Culture and kick-off the winter season, ZUMWOHL, New Zealand's internationally awarded German-style schnaps, is heading to Queenstown next week with the intention of breaking the World Record for the longest shot-ski.

The world's best value foodie destinations

Foodie or not, travel and food go together like salt and pepper! According to a Hotels.com survey of 27,000 global travellers, 57% spend between a quarter and three quarters of their daily holiday budget on food.

Auckland voted a top destination by TripAdvisor

Auckland’s Waiheke Island has been ranked in the top 10 islands in the South Pacific, in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Destination awards, adding to a string of recent accolades.

Marlin 'not for sale'

Marlin 'not for sale'

Regulations protecting striped marlin as a recreational-only fishery are under threat by commercial fishermen who want to keep and sell marlin.

Snow guns crank into action at Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak

The start of snowmaking today at Mt Hutt in Methven and early this morning at Coronet Peak in Queenstown signals the impending opening of two of New Zealand’s most popular ski fields.

New MINI Paceman to become catwalk star

Never one to shy away from pushing boundaries, MINI and the all-new Paceman will be making its New Zealand catwalk debut later this month as part of a bold collaboration with MINI brand partner, Stolen Girlfriends Club.

Top ANCAP safety ratings for market newcomers

It’s a constellation of stars with the latest ANCAP safety ratings announced today for the Holden Commodore, Nissan Pulsar and Audi A3.

Moa celebrates a decade of craft brewing

Production on a special one-off brew to celebrate ten years in the game is underway at Moa Brewing Company’s Marlborough home.