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From TVNZ News  August 31st: Lyttelton Tunnel was closed for three hours this morning to mark the opening of its new control building. The tunnel is 50 years old and is recognised for its engineering heritage. Since 1964 the tunnel has been a critical road link between the Port of Lyttelton and Christchurch, reducing the travel […]

As if you didn’t know, singer/songwriter/producer/actor/world’s sexiest/best dressed man is due in Auckland in just a few weeks to promote his current opus, 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2.  Auckland is the only New Zealand stop on the current tour, so the occasion is likely to draw a large number of fans from around the […]

Cycling or Biking is a really popular way to get into the beautiful back country of New Zealand.  The government has committed to having a cycle trail from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South and this has encouraged tourist operators to provide accomodation, equipment and transport for tourists to enjoy […]

The best resource available to travellers or adventurers for the wild side of New Zealand is the Department of Conservation.The Department of Conservation or commonly known as DOC is the government body which looks after our national parks and government owned land.

Taupo's a great place to get away to for a winter holiday or for a couple of days stopover on your way through the island. Situated in the middle of the North Island it is a 3.5 hour drive from Auckland and a 4.5 hour drive from Wellington.

Queenstown is renowned for it's world-class ski fields and majestic mountain ranges, so skiers and snow boarders from all over the world head to the adventure capital to enjoy the slopes during winter. If you're not a skier there are some other great activities and attractions to enjoy in Queenstown, many of which are family friendly.

Auckland has activities and attractions for all the family to enjoy, and offers a cool city school holiday break. Check out some of the places to head to in New Zealand's most vibrant and exciting city.

Exploring some of New Zealand's more remote areas can be extremely rewarding, allowing you to get off the tourist trails and discover our raw natural beauty in pristine, serene settings. But this kind of travel isn't for the inexperienced or the faint hearted! Find out more.

Explore the Kauri Coast and the Northland region by heading off the beaten track in your hire car. Avoid the busy roads with road trip advice from NZ Rent a Car.

Head west of Auckland on a road trip to the Waitakere region, offering spectacular native forest tracks, magnificent waterfalls and pristine black sand beaches.