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

Donna McIntyre puts her best foot forward and takes the scenic route through Auckland on a Coast to Coast walk.

Sue Baxalle and family enjoy an adrenalin-packed weekend with a few hairy moments.

A five-star, 300-room hotel will fill former America's Cup sites on one of the most valuable pieces of waterside property in the country.

Elizabeth Binning exchanges adventure for luxury in a Queenstown hideaway.

Christchurch "is back on its feet as far as welcoming travellers" and is still worth a two or three day visit.

Is the threat of a $200 instant fine going to deter the feckless minority of free campers?

An old central Auckland pub has attracted visitors by advertising itself as a "boutique hotel".

History is served up with gorgeous scenery and great food on a road trip to Russell, writes Susan Edmunds.

There's nothing quite like a weekend of incredible food and wine to wash away the blues.

It's definitely not a winterless spot, but there's warmth in Northland's history, says Pamela Wade.

The city's recently-opened Hilton properties are situated in a stunning lakeside location, writes Belinda Henley.

A replica 17th-century Maori village is reinvigorating a town, discovers Danielle Wright.

Hop in the car and explore the byways beyond our biggest city. Cate Foster goes wandering.

Just north of Auckland is a cluster of our best vineyards, discovers Susan Edmunds.

Four times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.

A weekend in Hawkes Bay was timed well for the food and wine festival, writes Catherine Smith.

Magnificent formations on the Chathams deserve their own tales, writes Jim Eagles.

Bedbugs are back - experts say a plague is affecting hotels, apartments and student housing.

The skiing outlook for the upcoming school holidays is better than it was, but what is really needed is a snow storm.

Good things take time, as Danielle Wright discovers on an Overlander scenic train trip to Wellington.

A bitterly cold southerly from the Antarctic will sweep up the country this week, bringing snow to all skifields.

Helensville weaves its historic origins into a modern-day paradise, writes Cate Foster.

Security officers at the firm operating in Eden Park have threatened boycotts because they say they are unpaid.

Good food and wine reward your exertions on a new Waiheke track, writes Donna McIntyre.

Queenstown's tourism industry has been given a huge boost with the opening of two Hilton-operated hotels.

Here we go again. Another call to designate an enclave of Auckland "Chinatown".

New Zealand's highest peak is a magnificent sight even on a cloudy day, writes Jim Eagles.

There are of course dozens of wineries around Lake Dunstan, but I had decided to focus on the Gibbston Valley area.

Rugby World Cup fans wanting to hire campervans face a shock.