Amid stunning Queenstown scenery, Winston Aldworth experiences a very fast, very yellow mid-life crisis.

Life is never dull on the road with Grant the Cook, writes Jason Burgess.

This bush-covered beauty is an island like no other, as Elisabeth Easther discovered recently.

Retreat to one of these islands within easy reach of the city.

Elisabeth Easther finds out about the delights of one of Earth's great beauty spots.

Alexia Santamaria enjoys the view and the exercise as she tours Marlborough's wineries on a bike.

Justine Tyerman's wish for snow is granted during a pilgrimage to her spiritual home.

Alexia Santamaria waves her pompoms to remind us that the show never stops in the entertaining City of Sails.

Activity providers ensure safety and fun for families, writes Elisabeth Easther.

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.

Taking time out to explore Rotorua, Nadia Lim discovers the joys of trout fishing.

Liz Light admires the heritage architecture of central Christchurch and discovers there’s still much history to enjoy on a weekend break.

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