Kaikoura: Descent into the abyss
Paul Rush ventures into the domain of Kaikoura's majestic sperm whales.
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Tragedy remembered on journey south
Jim Eagles continues his exploration of NZ by train, paying his respects at Tangiwai.
Ohakune: Historic trail frozen in time
Jim Eagles continues his exploration of New Zealand by train, checking out the Ohakune Old Coach Road.
$15 for Jetstar airport lounge
Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal.
Auckland: Classy old dame
Kerri Jackson revels in the luxury of Auckland's restored and refined Hotel DeBrett.
Nelson: Spreading the gospel of craft beer
Victoria Bartle looks at the people behind Nelson's boutique breweries.
Northland: Bream come true
Diana Clement is blown away by the views, birdlife and forests of Northland's Bream Head.
Macquarie Island: South Westies
Jim Eagles braves rough seas, icebergs and whipping rain to get to know some of the amusing inhabitants of the Sub-Antarctic islands.
Taranaki: All the world's a stage in Stratford
Taranaki town is so bard it's brilliant, writes Chris Samsara.
Lakeside lodge at Rotorua among the best for lovers
Forget Paris or Venice if you're looking for the most romantic place to propose to your lover this Valentine's Day.
Coromandel Peninsula: Peak fitness
Helen van Berkel tackles the Pinnacles walk and discovers astounding scenery - when she works up the courage to open her eyes.
Huka Lodge wins travel award
A New Zealand luxury lodge has been recognised for its consistent high standards by a century-old English high society magazine.
Road trip: Closer to home
Karen Jackson rediscovers New Zealand's riches from the comfort of a well-stocked campervan.
Kelly Tarlton's: In at the deep end with scary sharks
Jaqueline Smith put her hand up for a swim in Kelly Tarlton's Shark Cage and was relieved it wasn't bitten off.
Queenstown B&B named best in South Pacific
A rural bed and breakfast near Queenstown has been named the best accommodation of its type in the South Pacific.
Tasman: Close encounter of furred kind
Explorer Abel Tasman missed out on a wonderful park, writes Jim Eagles.
How to start a new chapter in your travels
Find inspiration from classic books such as Dracula and Where the Wild Things Are.
Auckland: Park life
Kerri Jackson takes a walk through Auckland's expansive botanic gardens and discovers more than flora and fauna.
Bay of Plenty: Adventures start with Base Jumper
Sue Baxalle's family try out a 4-berth campervan for size.
Tuatapere: The little town with a big backbone
Tuatapere has created a unique walking track with a difference, says Andrew Stone.
Tiritiri Matangi: Birds of paradise
Greg Dixon takes a day trip to a treasured island and meets a variety of indigenous inhabitants going about their daily rituals.
Greytown: History amid the wild beauty
Victorian-style Greytown has long been a hot holiday spot.
Hundreds keen for lodge giveaway
A Taranaki businessman's proposal to give away a historic 10-bedroom lodge on the slopes of Mt Taranaki has drawn almost 300 submissions from New Zealand and overseas.
Playground on the wild side
Herald photographer Sarah Ivey recalls a trip to Lake Ellery in the deep south.
More flights scheduled for Queenstown
Air New Zealand is to increase the number of direct flights between Australia and Queenstown this winter.
Special day on the trail of Sir Ed
The family of Sir Edmund Hillary yesterday marked the second anniversary of his death by walking a rugged seaside hill track which bears his name.