For 125 years the Milford Track has been one of our toughest walks. Venetia Sherson finds it's even tougher for the blind.

As we head into summer, Expedia's Listopedia service has named its favourite bikini beaches around the world.

After a weekend in Hawkes Bay, Penny Lewis wonders why she didn't go earlier.

Elisabeth Easther goes in search of animal encounters in the untamed central North Island.

It's got kiwi, an active volcano and an incredible beach, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther visits luxury wilderness lodge Poronui and discovers heaven on earth.

A round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.

New Zealanders will still have free access to Tongariro National Park and its surrounds despite a report confirming his people's belief its peaks were never gifted to the Crown, says paramount chief.

Fletch and Vaughan pack in a weekend of lakeside action around Rotorua.

Dionne Christian is cleared for a nervous lift-off on a Rotorua eco-adventure tour.

Recognition just proves what Coasters have always known, says local mayor.

Elisabeth Easther explores the Big River Town.

Rotorua has a range of activities for a mother and daughter weekend away.

Piha has much to offer besides Lion Rock and wild surf and, as it's only 40km from central Auckland, it’s an ideal location for a long weekend away, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Elisabeth Easther explores why the 'Pearl of the South' deserves its name.

On a rail trip from the capital, Pamela Wade is enraptured by the North Island's emerald green beauty and looming mountains.

New Zealand's rail lines have something for everyone.

Auckland has been rated one of the world's top 10 cities to visit by travel bible Lonely Planet.

There's a lot more to this lovely area than just art deco buildings, writes Janet McAllister.

Barney McDonald enjoys the taste of a Cloudy Bay experience.

Waiheke is New Zealand's most densely populated island with 83.58 people a square kilometre, and is the third most heavily populated after the North and South Islands.

Adventure capital Queenstown has a quiet appeal, writes Cate Foster.

A flock of marvellous distractions await you at The Farm, writes Diana Balham.

The UK's Daily Telegraph asked NZ Prime Minister John Key, about Queenstown, including his favourite sights, hotels, bars and restaurants.

Danielle Wright follows the tour buses to a sheep and beef farm in Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.

Danielle Wright spends a family weekend with nature.

Hauraki Adventurer and documentary maker Gus Roxburgh shares what he loves about our closest national park, the Hauraki Gulf.

Queenstown has come out on top in a poll of Tripadvisor website users.

Heather Tyler finds a small town making the most of some fabulous vineyards.