TravelHooked on TaupoNikki Birrell finds a weekend break in the lake city ticks all the boxes.16 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelOkarito: Reserve time for rare sightsAs Jim Eagles found during a cruise in Okarito Lagoon, the area's most famous residents can be dauntingly camera-shy.14 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelTongariro named one of world's top parksLonely Planet has named Tongariro National Park as one of the world's best parks and preserves in a list that includes the Grand Canyon and Iguazu Falls National Park in South America.12 Sep 06:22 AM
TravelMackenzie Country: Starry starry nightThe fabulously clear sky of the Mackenzie Country is a national asset, writes Sheriden Rhodes.11 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelQueenstown: Snow businessDoug Sherring delights in the perfect snow of Queenstown's Remarkables.10 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelKumeu: Port and posh noshIn Auckland's rural west, Kumeu is lavishly blessed with appetite-teasing treats.10 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Fantastic trail for the massesEarlier this week Danielle Wright road-tested the fan trail from Britomart to Eden Park that will run on game nights throughout the RWC 2011. She tells us what fans can expect to encounter along the way.10 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDargaville: Northern exposureDargaville and the southern Kauri Coast are often overlooked but as Cate Foster finds, the region has hidden charms.09 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelOpotiki: An Aladdin's Cave of country Kiwi treasuresA small-town grocery store is a treasure trove of New Zealand history, where century-old shelves hold bygone brands and insights into late-1800s living, writes Jim Eagles.08 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelWairarapa: A sanctuary for forest songsPaul Rush finds endangered native birds flying free with a little help from their friends.06 Sep 12:30 AM
TravelPukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, WairarapaPhotos from a unique forest sanctuary, where native birds are being reintroduced without being barricaded behind predator-proof fences.06 Sep 12:07 AM
TravelWhangamata: Eat, surf and indulgeIt may be renowned for its waves, but Whangamata has other temptations.05 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelA taste of the PacificDanielle Wright finds there's more than tourism on offer at a three-day showcase of the Pacific Islands at The Cloud.04 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelRotorua: A playground townSue Baxalle and Elisabeth Easther dip into the varied delights of New Zealand's top tourist town, Rotorua, and find there's a lot more than geysers and hot mud pools to interest their families.02 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelRotorua: Pats top splats in tourist meccaAnimals were the surprise stars of a family trip to Rotorua, writes Raewyn Court.30 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelChristchurch: La dolce vitaHone your cooking skills at sumptuous Otahuna Lodge, writes Abby Gillies.28 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Artists in trainingFour 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.27 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelTauranga: Biking behind the scenesA tour of Tauranga by bicycle is a great way to explore the city and its surrounds, discovers Tristan Ogden.26 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelOtago: Jetboat spin offers unexpected thrillsA cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.24 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelSunday drive: HuiaAn afternoon drive to Huia will reveal some amazing picnic spots, picturesque bays and historical locations.20 Aug 08:00 PM
TravelKaiwaka: Land of cheese and honeyCate Foster puts flowers in her hair and follows the hippie trail to the pukeko bridge and the charming Northland town of Kaiwaka.19 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelRotorua: Magical mystery tourAlex Tully and family test their wits and their funny bones at two Rotorua mazes.17 Aug 12:00 AM
LifestyleTekapo: Treat yourself to a day at the spaNew Zealand offers unique spa treatments, often at sites of thermal springs, writes Diana Clement.15 Aug 04:00 AM
TravelTe Aroha: Old world charmsEverything in Te Aroha harks back to another time, finds Rebecca Barry Hill.12 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelEngland rugby great: NZ is 'awesome'Former England captain Phil Vickery is encouraging the English rugby fans to make the trip to New Zealand.11 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelKingston Flyer back on trackCentral Otago's historic steam train the Kingston Flyer is back on track and should be carrying tourists again by October, says its new owner.11 Aug 07:09 PM
TravelUnforgettable blooming memoriesJim Eagles goes flora spotting on the wild and windy Chatham Islands.11 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: Access all (alpine) areasNo good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.08 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSunday Drive: Karioitahi BeachThe Manukau Harbour reaches its fingers far inland and you're still on the highway when the first mangrove-fringed estuaries hove into view.06 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelWhitianga: Soaking away winter bluesA Whitianga thermal spa is an instant de-stresser, writes Dionne Christian.05 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSouth Wairarapa: Untamed shipwreck coastPaul Rush takes a sea change along the shipwreck coast of southern Wairarapa.05 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: New horizons in creativityCath Fraser samples a Queenstown-based visitor activity aimed at unleashing the artist within.04 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland proves to be good valueAuckland has been ranked seventh in a list of the best value cities to visit by a US travel site.04 Aug 01:24 AM