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Kia Ora: Woodville
A town rich in history and teeming with native birdlife charms Elisabeth Easther.
Auckland's swankiest hotels
Here's a glimpse at where the rich and famous sleep when they are in Auckland.
Kick off a North Shore tour
The North Shore is a playground for footy fans seeking a break, writes Sarah Ell.
Tales of Auckland city come alive
Young and old are captivated at museum's new exhibition, finds Dionne Christian.
What's new on Ruapehu?
Jane Jeffries looks forward to ski season at the North Island's great mountain.
Fiordland: Tramping with all the trimmings
Justine Tyerman has a few problems with her conscience on the Hollyford Track.
Auckland: Fancy free Sundays
Music jams, history lessons, making new friends — the best things in life can be enjoyed for nix in Auckland, Diana Clement discovers.
Auckland: Birds and the bees
Catherine Smith makes friends with feathered creatures great and small on a Habitat Tour.
West Coast: An illuminating journey
A literary tour of the West Coast takes Bronwyn Sell on a journey that traverses brooding landscapes.
Tongariro Crossing: Are we there yet?
A hike up and down a volcano gets Duncan Garner thinking he should really do more of this kind of exercise.
Hawkes Bay: Feast at The Farm
Head to Hawkes Bay for a weekend of culinary delights and top-notch drops, writes Shandelle Battersby.
Kumara: Thank God it's fry day
Elisabeth Easther booked a trip to the wild West Coast to fritter away a weekend.
This site made Lonely Planet's top 10
Lonely Planet has confirmed what Northlanders have known for years - the unmissable site that has made New Zealand's top 10 list.
Kia ora: Kaiapoi
Enjoy the meandering Kaiapoi River in this pretty little historic town, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Daytripper: Ti Point Reptile Park, Leigh
Elisabeth Easther makes some scaly, slithery new friends.
Auckland: On the sunny side of the street
Daily deals make it even easier to pick up what Ponsonby is putting down, writes Donna McIntyre.
The Catlins: Air so good you can bite it
Cathedral caves and ringing birdsong - the Catlins astound Jane Jeffries.
Room check: Waitakere Estate, Auckland
Shandelle Battersby spends a night in the bush at Waitakere Estate.
Motorhoming: Meet the Jafas
Shandelle Battersby roughs it, Auckland-style, in a luxury motorhome for a weekend.
New Zealand: Strait to sleep
Motoring the Mainland loop is a classic trip, finds Cameron Williamson.
Maketu: Home's good for sisters' souls
Open Kasey and Karena Bird's new cookbook and you'll find recipes that owe much to the fresh-caught fish of their home town, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Room check: Ohtel, Wellington
Elisabeth Easther enjoys the serenity at a boutique hotel in the capital.
Kia ora: Dargaville
Chase the sun north to a proud town where Elisabeth Easther finds a warm welcome and a fascinating history.
Queenstown: You'll feel good
A Central Otago boutique hotel with a conscience mixes pleasure with wellbeing, discovers Jesse Mulligan.
Wellington: Trenchant tales
Te Papa never does anything by halves. The new exhibit, 'Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War', to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli landing, is an extraordinary event.
Ohakune: Flying visit a mountain high
A view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights.
Kia ora: Omarama
With the sheep and the All Blacks link there are few places as true blue South Island, says Elisabeth Easther.
Tongariro: Plot an alpine escape
Andrew Alderson falls hard for the romance of Chateau Tongariro's historic and literary atmosphere.