Auckland: Spring into cycling
Haul the bike out of the garage, clean it up, and prepare to tackle the Auckland Harbour Bridge, writes Sarah Ell.
Haul the bike out of the garage, clean it up, and prepare to tackle the Auckland Harbour Bridge, writes Sarah Ell.
Elisabeth Easther bunked down at Kelly Tarlton’s with two small fry in tow, and discovered a whole new meaning to the word 'seabed'.
Wild beach is a world away from the city, yet just a short drive, says Elisabeth Easther.
Here are five festivals that should be on your (ice) bucket list.
Tongariro National Park turns on a bright blue day for a ramble to its even bluer lakes, writes Josie Dale.
Just an hour's drive north of Auckland, 16km from Warkworth, Omaha Beach is home to one of the most beautiful white sand beaches you could ever hope to see.
Elisabeth Easther visited her turangawaewae and learned that lemurs are lovely and Cambridge's river trails are superb.
If you're in a aquatic frame of mind, check out these great on-water excursions.
A city break in this centrally-located hotel leaves Courtney Whitaker impressed.
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park shares her insider tips for making the most of Toast Martinborough ahead of ticket sales for this year's food and wine festival.
The scenery out here is so super, you'll want to make sure the designated driver keeps their eyes on the road.
Hidden under the streets we walk every day are tales of murder and mayhem, of geological upheaval and war. Dionne Christian sees what Heritage Festival has to offer.
The best on offer these school holidays, chosen by Susan Edmunds.
Auckland's Heritage Festival is underway so we thought we'd indulge in a little character house porn. Grab your parasol and perambulate down these charming suburban streets for a thoroughly pleasant architectural education.
Sarah Ell takes her crew on Ports of Auckland's fun and interesting free guided water tour.
Elisabeth Easther and her son Theo took a sneak peek at Motat’s newest exhibit Welcome to the Machine, declaring it entertaining, educational and epic.
This diverse river city offers adventures, galleries, top cafes and more, writes Elisabeth Easther.
A great boys' trip up north is about golf and sleep not babes and beach for family man Rob Cox.
Leading travel guide places two NZ hotels in top 100 out of 4000 global entries.
There are cultural symbols aplenty in the kiwiana capital of New Zealand, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Belinda Henley visits a property that offers opportunities for physical exertion and relaxation in equal measure.
Reaching the peak is easy when you have snowshoes, discovers Andrew Louis.
Even with three kids in tow, Rob Cox manages to have a ball in Rotorua and Ruapehu.
From ponies to penguins, caving to campfires, Danielle Wright finds plenty of camping action for the next school holidays.
Elisabeth Easther visited Russell for a sneak preview of the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend and found a wealth of wanders on offer.
It isn't just wine that Martinborough excels at, discovers Sharon Stephenson.
North is just the tops, Elisabeth Easther discovers on a trip up to Whangarei.
Snowmen, snowball fights and skiing: Children won't forget their first experience of playing in fresh snow, writes Liam Dann.
Clare Gleeson shared the lonely and lovely Chatham Island with a handful of tourists.