Heather McCracken is no girl-racer, but life will never be the same after a driving experience with a super Italian diva at Hampton Downs Raceway.

Your guide to a hedonistic weekend of shopping, snacking, champagne and shows in Wellington.

Monique Balvert-O'Connor rides a bike to try cheese, cupcakes and more.

Jim Eagles visits the remote Sub-Antarctic islands and finds thriving populations of rare birds and wildlife, as well as breathtaking flora.

Trail riding is increasing in popularity in New Zealand.

Waitomo offers a surfeit of adrenalin-pumping action; glissading, slithering, squeezing and jumping into the pitch-black void of the subterranean labyrinth.

Hiking to a retracting ice river's face can be inspiring and nerve-racking.

Liz Light is left in no doubt about the passion of artists and artisans who pursue their dreams in this Northland seaside town.

I thought the first of these books put out under the auspices of the AA, 101 Must-Dos for Kiwis, was great.

A recent addition to Queenstown's adventure activities, Ziptrek is a two-hour flying fox experience through the forest.

Ohau Ski Fields is a commercial field with a club feel, warm and friendly and totally unpretentious, writes Doug Sherring.

Horseplay at Wharekauhau is a breathtaking affair, says Diana Balham.

New Zealand is "one of the great lifestyle superpowers of the world" according to the BBC's Sydney correspondent.

Liz Light explores Nelson's Boulder Bank, visiting the lighthouse and experiencing its natural beauty and local wildlife.

Tahi, once an old farm, is now a haven for endangered bird life, says Jim Eagles.

The Coromandel is promising cheap RWC accommodation rates that will undercut Auckland packages reaching into the thousands.

DoC restores an historic coal mine in the foothills of the Southern Alps as a heritage tourist attraction.

Grant Dyson gets to the bottom of the Waihi opencast mining operation.

Paul Rush takes a blissful stroll around Hamilton Gardens' glorious Paradise Collection.

Susan Buckland indulges in some fine food and wine at a stunning sculpture garden near Taupo.

They met "May-oris" wearing "butt flaps", posed with "horny beasts", and were confused about their geography.

Tyra Banks said she chose New Zealand as a location because a lot of young Americans see the country as "a fantasy world".

Leave your comfort zone at this outdoor pursuits centre, says Beck Vass.

Two rural and two seaside favourites make Paul Jobin's list of great North Island cafes.

Freedom camping could become anything but under proposals designed to stop tourists disrespecting their surroundings.

Milford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.

Cruise Invercargill by Harley and then thrive on the unexpected as you explore the diverse delights of Southland, writes Jacqui Madelin.

Nature's Wonders brings the Otago wildlife in close, writes Brett Atkinson.

Maritime Museum puts on a voyage of discovery, writes Chris Eagles.