Animals were the surprise stars of a family trip to Rotorua, writes Raewyn Court.

Hone your cooking skills at sumptuous Otahuna Lodge, writes Abby Gillies.

Four children under six in a pristine art gallery sounds like a recipe for disaster, but, as Danielle Wright finds out, there are 'safe' areas for families if you know where to look.

A tour of Tauranga by bicycle is a great way to explore the city and its surrounds, discovers Tristan Ogden.

A cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.

An afternoon drive to Huia will reveal some amazing picnic spots, picturesque bays and historical locations.

Cate Foster puts flowers in her hair and follows the hippie trail to the pukeko bridge and the charming Northland town of Kaiwaka.

Alex Tully and family test their wits and their funny bones at two Rotorua mazes.

Former England captain Phil Vickery is encouraging the English rugby fans to make the trip to New Zealand.

Central Otago's historic steam train the Kingston Flyer is back on track and should be carrying tourists again by October, says its new owner.

Jim Eagles goes flora spotting on the wild and windy Chatham Islands.

No good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.

The Manukau Harbour reaches its fingers far inland and you're still on the highway when the first mangrove-fringed estuaries hove into view.

A Whitianga thermal spa is an instant de-stresser, writes Dionne Christian.

Paul Rush takes a sea change along the shipwreck coast of southern Wairarapa.

Cath Fraser samples a Queenstown-based visitor activity aimed at unleashing the artist within.

Auckland has been ranked seventh in a list of the best value cities to visit by a US travel site.

Heading back to childhood haunts in Hamilton, plus taking in all the new hotspots, is a hit with the family. Gill South writes.

Libby Nicholson-Moon takes a food lover's adventure tour.

When it comes to fine food, the capital just keeps giving, discovers Kerri Jackson.

An 11-deck cruise ship arriving for the Rugby World Cup has been forced to slash prices by half in a bid to spark interest among Kiwis.

Jim Eagles visits a nursery for the most endangered of our kiwi species.

We visit Mt Ruapehu and Coronet Peak to find out what’s on offer this year.

Bronwyn Sell has the arduous task of eating her way around the hotspots of a wintry beachside town, with interludes of hot pooling and a ride on a Harley.

Three of Viva's favourite fashion girls share their stylish mid-winter holiday escapes.

Chris Samsara visits a rugged spot that has been heaven to some and hell to others.

If you're looking for a cheap holiday in New Zealand then Auckland is the place to go.

Kieran Nash visited Queenstown before last week's dumping of snow, and still found plenty to keep him thrilled and chilled.

A coastal road south of Auckland has Cate Foster in a flap.