Sonny Ngatai learned some interesting facts about how our towns were named.

Get them away from their screens and out into the fresh air with these leisurely walks.

The views are wide open, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Justine Tyerman remembers when and where her love affair with rosé began.

A luxury escape thrills the senses, writes Annemarie Quill.

Hawke's Bay's table of plenty is about to be extended, writes Alexia Santamaria.

The Bay of Islands provides a beautiful backdrop for winter yachting lessons.

Winston Aldworth experiences a luxury overnight stay in Fiordland.

On the tiny, 11-square-mile island the Bells survived in the manner of Robinson Crusoe.

Moving through Milford Sound in a storm, the wettest place in New Zealand.

Shandelle Battersby falls for the pleasures of chasing trout on Lake Taupo.

Eli Orzessek takes to the trees and manages to hold on to both camera and stomach.

A weekly ode to the joys of moaning about your holiday.

Plenty of things to do around the region.

Huka Lodge embodies the effortless perfection expected by its well-heeled clientele.

A Marlborough break includes historic heroes and a unique mail service.

An Aussie traveller discovers one of our best ski fields - and the cheap beers nearby.

Travel bugs: a weekly ode to the joys of moaning about your holiday.

Josh Emett gives his guide to Queenstown's best spots.

The best way to see a city is from a bicycle, writes Paul Steely White.

Our writers give their tips for family-friendly fun these school holidays.

Get the family adrenalin pumping with one of these exciting days out.

Heading to the snow? These are the cosiest places to rug up after a day on the slopes.

High-brow art gets childishly fun at these great family-friendly galleries.

A weekend in the southern city won't be long enough, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Baby makes three on a luxury getaway where stress is the only thing on hold.