Paul Henry and transport are among reasons overseas tourists don't like us.

Just 30 minutes west out of Auckland city and Alexia Santamaria was feeling like she'd left the stresses of the world well behind her.

Milking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.

Pack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.

This small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.

Guest nights in short term commercial accommodation rose 2pc in November, as a big rise in domestic nights in Auckland more than overcame an overall fall in international nights.

Holiday-makers wanting a camping spot in the upper North Island are being urged to book a week ahead.

While you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.

Over the next few weeks we'll be profiling some of the country's coolest, most unusual baches available for rent.

Record numbers of rooms are still available for people to book their summer break.

Labour leader Phil Goff is defending renting out a property in Wellington that he promised to sell because he gets a taxpayer allowance to rent another place.

Relaxing Clevedon is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of New Zealand's top hotels, the Westin has been stripped of its Qualmark licence as a bitter battle between unit owners and the receiver of the hotel's management company continues.

This bed and breakfast, near Havelock North, has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world by the The Times in 2010. Nestled between the Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, it's the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

For further information see tomscottages.co.nz.

A NZ bed and breakfast has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world.

If you fancy a bit of a break this Christmas but need to do it on the cheap, there are a few things you can do to help your money go further.

U2 has landed - and wasted no time in tweeting about the New Zealand experience.

A Christchurch hotel is charging $2400 a night for rooms during the World Cup quarter-finals - about 14 times the usual rate.