A US-based "sand artist" has transformed a Northland beach with the help of a local Maori artist.

Most people who live around here have deep ties to the land, their parents are from here, their grandparents, and their great-grandparents.

Scenic Hotel Te Pania Napier has rolled out the welcome mat to guests and their dogs

Over a million Kiwis left our main centres over the Christmas holiday break - but most didn't go far.

Jim Eagles rekindles his love affair with the country's National Clock Museum.

The Hillary Trail offers action and adventure on Auckland's back doorstep - and it's accessible by public transport.

Seeing your own country through the eyes of a tourist can reignite a love affair with the beautiful land in which we're blessed to live.

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.

Everyone capable of doing so should ship aboard a Heritage Expeditions voyage to Snares, Auckland and Campbell Islands, writes Paul Charman.

Roger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.

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