My friend wanted to go for a walk but stipulated it had to be near her house and somewhere her large pup Mo could run off-lead for a while.

Two decades ago it was mostly only Otago and Southland locals who knew about the Catlins, but the secret's now out, writes Jill Worrall.

The trip to the very tip of New Zealand, where the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Pacific Ocean, is a pilgrimage every Kiwi should make, writes Megan Singleton.

Donna McIntyre discovers the lesser-known charms of Manukau Harbour.

In an area somewhere north of Taranaki James Russell has found a place that stills the heart and mind.

Rotorua's wild rides and lively pubs make for a great hen party.

Fiordland National Park is at risk of being turned into a theme park warn opponents of a proposed monorail.

Danielle Wright takes her train-mad son on the historic Kingston Flyer for a unique history lesson.

Nothing seems to change here, which is how it should be, says Cate Foster.

A quick trip down country allows Alexia Santamaria a break from two little boys and plenty of chances to indulge her feminine side

Murder mysteries, spiders and dinosaurs delight kids out after dark, writes Alex Tully.

Auckland's historic hill-top defences are more accessible than ever, finds Jim Eagles.

Actress Shavaughn Ruakere shares her favourite spot.

Three dual ziplines planned for Trig Hill will allow two people to ride side-by-side over vineyards and down into native bush.

Danielle Wright takes time out on the newest Rotorua tourist attraction.

He may not have reached the peak of Mt Ruapehu but Winston Aldworth had fun trying.

Air New Zealand passengers will have the opportunity to putt for prizes on selected flights between Auckland and Queenstown over the next five days.

Only about 50 people booked to fly on Air New Zealand's ATR fleet today will not be able to do so, the airline says.

The scenery - as well as the wind - will blow you away when you head out to Auckland's west coast.

Tourist-pulling Hot Water Beach has been revealed as New Zealand's most treacherous of the summer.

The island lives up to its reputation as one of the Gulf's most magical spots, finds Catherine Smith.

Once a year, Federated Farmers gives a sneak peek into rural life.

Abel Tasman's locals are the first to say that the national treasure is for the birds, finds Kate Roff.

Diana Clement seeks out the best from Auckland's Waitemata, Kairapa and Manukau harbours.

The further reaches of the Manukau Harbour are worth exploring, discovers Cate Foster on a journey to the far west.

A slice of old-fashioned Kiwi life is on offer in Te Kuiti, but there's much more besides, writes Diana Clement.

Wine, food and walks are on offer among the wilds of Waiheke Island, finds Libby Nicholson-Moon.

After a lifetime of holidaying at the Mount, Danielle Wright heads out to sea in search of what has been on the horizon.

Reporter Chris Schulz heads to Wellington as the New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks into top gear.

Kayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.