Holly Reid leaves the rat race and finds yoga and birdsong.

According to CNN, Dunedin has a "quiet, understated cool".

Meet the people who have found a way to elevate brunch to a new level... by helicopter.

Kaye Mueller goes off-piste to explore Wanaka's other winter delights.

Discharging 'in charge' mode allows Elisabeth Easther to see the bigger picture.

Don't let winter put you off having an adventure.

Hawke's Bay's wine hub provides an idyllic getaway, writes Eveline Harvey.

Elisabeth Easther meets the CEO of World Expeditions.

Hold on for a fast and fascinating day, writes Paul Rush.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the CEO of the Kauri Museum, Matakohe.

History is alive and well but the present also thrives, writes Natasha Jojoa Burling.

It's paradise, and the locals know they are on to a good thing.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Amy Hodgkinson from NZ Māori Tourism.

Tess Nichol enjoys the solitude of a redwood forest, with only a few youthful distractions

Jane Jurgens finds the world's best ski resorts for snow-bunny families.

A trip through the Taranaki heartland is full of romance and nostalgia.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the Tour leader from Adventure South New Zealand.

A beachy upbringing is a wonderful gift, writes Elisabeth Easther.

It's an area with much to offer and it's hard to leave.

Jesse Mulligan cherry-picks from the best of Queenstown's eateries.

Leonie Freeman writes of the joys of autumn in Auckland.

Justine Tyerman previews the ski season at Cardrona.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Shane McKay from Pelorus Eco Adventures New Zealand.

Author Dean Parker follows in the footsteps of a literary hero.

Stephanie Holmes gets the VIP treatment — which is par for the course at Kauri Cliffs.

Helen Van Berkel gets the balance right during a colourful four-day stay in Queenstown.

There is much to enjoy here on a mother-and-daughter getaway weekend

Sunny Hawke's Bay boasts a variety of attractions to entertain all ages.

Elisabeth Easther meets Doug Hudson, Fullers Group board member and former CEO.

Stephanie Holmes checks into the Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point, Taupo.