Inspired by Jacinda Ardern's Vogue photoshoot, these beaches are the best of the west.

Top destinations to take your dog around New Zealand.

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The cycle trails around Alexandra are a joy at any time of year, writes Elisabeth Easther.

A weekend escape to a luxury lodge in Northland is magic, writes Stephanie Holmes.

The importance of personal organisation pales in the face of the big Southern picture.

Elisabeth Easther meets Operations Manager Donnelle Tamaiparea.

A place where the whanau can enjoy a whole lot of adventurous fun during a weekend break.

Time doesn't fly on the Northern Explorer but you find it's a small world after all.

Waitangi Day is the perfect time to start planning your trip.

There's a wealth of dramatic scenery in New Zealand's backcountry.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Graeme Ransom of Country Village Heaven Greytown Tours.

Jesse Mulligan discovers the joys of Wellington's suburban scene.

Jane Jurgens finds the coolest places to hang out in NZ's hottest summer destinations.

Readers have voted and decided on the top beach in the country.

Opononi's most famous inhabitant is no more but it still has plenty to appeal to visitors.

Hidden from the tourist route, New Chum charms the socks off those who make it.

Jane Jurgens finds the coolest places to hang out in NZ's hottest summer destinations.

Try one of these fun-filled Kiwi favourites, writes Jane Jurgens.

Leonie Freeman plots a course for a few pleasant strolls.

Wairarapa's Castlepoint is among nominees for the Herald's best beach competition.

A 110km bicycle ride's a breeze when it's topped up with a wine or three.

Ellie Hutchinson encounters adrenalin, exhaustion and good food near Thames.

Alex Braae faces currents and rapids of mighty Whanganui.

Kiwis give their picks for the best beach in NZ.

The beauty of a day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound is a northerner's wake-up call.

Hahei is another of our top 10 beaches. You can vote got your choice of best NZ beach.

David Smith checks into the Baycrest Lodge, in Taupo.

Just 75 minutes from Queen St, yet still in Auckland, Te Arai is a long surf beach.

The "shining treasure" in remote Northland has crystal-clear water and white, soft sand.