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.

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

A free guided walk on Waiheke Island brings visitors closer to nature.

Waiheke Island walking guide, Janine James, shares what she loves about her own slice of paradise.

Fast-food, cycling and fishing tick all the boxes for Donna McIntyre and family in their bid for a weekend of action.

There's a vast amount of travel information on the web - but you do need to be wary about its accuracy.

Auckland's former Westin Hotel on the edge of the Wynyard Quarter is to be rebranded the...

Daytripper Cate Foster heads to Karaka with a teen and a 6-year-old to tackle the Amazing Maze 'n Maize - and all walk away smiling.

Revisiting quake-battered Christchurch, Brett Atkinson explores a city in recovery.

Where else can you get home-smoked salmon that tastes just the way grandpa used to make it?

What sort of person dumps a disposable nappy under a picnic table in a family playground asks Travel Editor Jim Eagles.

A night walk in Waipoua Forest and surfing Hokianga Harbour's sand dunes create a thrilling weekend.