One time in Melbourne I had dinner with Tool, Shapeshifter, Peaches and Serena Williams' tennis coach.

The ferry journey is as lovely as the destination, writes Neil Porten.

The Wakatipu Basin is a walker's paradise, offering a shed-load of stunning views.

Elisabeth Easther's doing her bit to save the kiwis.

Five walks that highlight the historic significance of Waitangi and nearby areas

Originally called Hukanui, with huka being Maori for "foam, frost or snow" and nui meaning big; in this neck of the woods it means "heavy frost".

With the help of Booking.com, we've put together some great Auckland Anniversary Weekend scenic road trips.

Corruption of Riuwaka, riu for bilge of waka (or basin) where water might gather, and waka for canoe.

The Shotover Jet is as good as it gets for thrillseekers in Queenstown, finds Shandelle Battersby.

Paul Rush finds Gore is hooked on trout, hooch, abstract art, insects and music.

New Zealand's stunning landscapes are highlighted in a new series of films that shows the "View From Above" at a variety of locations around the globe.

This proud community plays host to the best scenery - and cake - you'll find, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Shandelle Battersby checks into the CityLife Hotel, Central Auckland.

New Zealand has yet again been named one of the best countries in the world.

The weather hasn't changed, but how we find out about it has.

Here are some of the best events happening in Hawkes Bay over the next few months.

An idyllic day was had by all when Lesley Springall escaped the kids and joined three sea turtles in the stunning waters off the Poor Knights Islands.

Elisabeth Easther flexes her mussels in the world's green shell capital.

Boogie boarding on the sand dunes of Hokianga is addictive, family friendly fun, writes Rob Cox.

While most of you were cowering under what was left of your tent on the Coromandel or up north, I was holding the fort here in Auckland, Shandelle writes.

Opito was worth the journey, even if Eveline Harvey didn't get to sample its scallops.

Sarah Ell relishes a taste of Great Barrier's wild landscape and sense of freedom.

The Hauraki Gulf island is a captivating and peaceful place, where birdsong and an exotic history provide the backdrop, and city stress just melts away, writes Kelly Lynch.

Walking tours of Rangitoto and Motutapu allow in-depth discovery of the islands' history, writes Donna McIntyre.