Auckland art walks
On the streets, in the parks and galleries, Auckland has a wealth of art treasures to seek out.
On the streets, in the parks and galleries, Auckland has a wealth of art treasures to seek out.
Tristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.
Herald readers recommended a bunch of great Kiwi activities for Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins. We sent him to see the best of Queenstown with competition winner Dave Floyd.
Cold nights are lit up with fire breathers, tin lanterns and fluorescent faces, finds Catherine Smith.
Head to some of these local gems next time you're visiting the peninsula.
This old mining town is finding a new fortune in the beauty of its forests, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Paul Charman on the joys of a weekend driving around the Central Plateau.
In honour of Matariki, Danielle Wright rounds up activities that everyone can enjoy, from twilight bush walks to narrated waka sailings.
Awe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.
A visit to Waitomo has long been on our family’s holiday "to do" list...
Blame it on the cycleways, the artwork and the market, but cycling advocate Barbara Cuthbert just can't stay away.
Danielle Wright discovers man-made glories - old and new - around Auckland.
Here are our favourite quiet cycle trails to explore around the city.
Climb aboard a carriage to appreciate a potter's decades-long labour of love.
Elisabeth Easther is introduced to the beers that are in the market for perfect suitors.
This picturesque slice of the South Island is not just a hub for adrenalin junkies, discovers Jennifer Ennion.
Wellington is full of geeks and arty types, and its Bohemian charm captivates Peter Feeney.
The 'H's: Hobbit holes, horses and heartfelt hospitality, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Glenn Cullen skis down steep slopes and dreams of what Porters could become with a bit of work.
No longer a sleepy village, this Hawke's Bay locale is now a sought-after destination.
Penny Lewis gets a taste of the sort of luxury usually reserved for tourists.
Elisabeth Easther takes an affectionate look at some stalwarts of colonial tourism that still stand tall today.
Danielle Wright takes her family in search of small, hairy footprints on a movie location tour in Piopio.
Peace, quiet, breathtaking views and a top golf course await guests at Cape Kidnappers, writes Rob Cox.
Fergus Blakiston embarks on a 10-day odyssey of the South's skiing high points.
Elisabeth Easther visited Blue Duck Station with her son and found the perfect spot.
The legs get a workout while the eyes are dazzled by the view on this lushly-forested Southland track, writes a weary but astounded Pamela Wade.