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Weekend escapes, day trips and South Island travel ideas.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Auckland on 10 to 11 July, the first Indian PM visit to New Zealand in 40 years, following the NZ-India FTA.
By Auckland Loop Newsroom · Fri, 3 July 2026
SkyRide opened today, lifting riders outside the Sky Tower before a high-speed controlled descent.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Auckland Council marks 40 years of formal sister-city ties with Fukuoka, highlighting a relationship built around culture, education, tourism and trade.
Wed, 24 June 2026
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand's SkyRide opens on 26 June, billed as the world's highest lift-and-descent ride at 192 metres up Auckland's Sky Tower.
Sat, 20 June 2026
Discover Auckland lists the Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup from 15 to 21 June 2026 at the National Hockey Centre, with eight teams playing 20 matches and broadcast on TVNZ+.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Waitemata 1, Auckland's first plug-in electric-hybrid fast ferry, is set to enter Devonport service in June.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Temperatures across the South Island have dropped sharply as June approaches, with the mountains accumulating their earliest snowfall in three years. For the tourism industry, it could not come soon enough.
Sat, 30 May 2026
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand are expanding their joint network, a move that could strengthen international connections for Kiwi travellers heading into Asia, Europe and beyond.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Nelson's mayor has voiced disappointment over further Air New Zealand flight cuts, reflecting growing frustration in regional centres that depend on reliable air links for business, tourism and family travel.
Fri, 1 May 2026