TravelTiritiri Matangi: Natural instinctsA trip with her 10-year-old to wildlife-packed and tranquil Tiritiri Matangi island proves to Sarah Lawrence that fun can be had far from the reaches of modern razzle dazzle.15 May 12:00 AM
TravelThe magic of MangawhaiThere's plenty to see and do - and eat - in nearby Mangawhai, discovers Graham Hepburn.14 May 12:00 AM
TravelHastings: It's wet, wild and oh for awwwesomeThis water park is a scream for young and old, finds Alex Tully.11 May 05:30 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Classic Tramping in New Zealand</i>An expanded, updated and improved new edition of the book which won deserved acclaim - and an award - when it was first published 11 years ago.09 May 05:00 PM
TravelRotorua: Relax lakesideIf you're keen for a spot of luxury and pampering, Rotorua's Peppers on the Point may be just the place, says Diana Balham.08 May 05:30 PM
TravelWoodhill Forest: Go down to the woodsCate Foster gets on her bike and enjoys the trails of Woodhill Forest - and the refreshment waiting at the end of her journey.07 May 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Best golf driving rangesNo time for a full game of golf? Practise your swing at one of these spots.06 May 05:30 PM
TravelWest Auckland: Waitakere Estate a step back in timeSo close to Auckland, and yet a world away, is a hotel tucked into an area of unsurpassed beauty. Nikki Birrell heads into the heart of the Waitakeres.06 May 05:30 PM
TravelWanaka: Eye of the tiger, thrill of the flightJulie Symons and her fiancé take to the air in magnificent flying machines.04 May 05:30 PM
TravelWhanganui: Down the river to nowhereLiz French paddles beneath the Whanganui River's Bridge to Nowhere.03 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleTitirangi: Fringe benefitsColin McCahon's house reveals another side of Titirangi, says Liz Light.01 May 05:30 PM
TravelSail away to RiverheadThe trip to Riverhead Tavern is all part of the experience, writes Cate Foster.30 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelWalking the Waitakere RangesFrom half-hour family rambles to full-day tramps, explore Auckland's finest green space.29 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelNorthland: A slice of heavenKauri Cliffs, Northland's most exclusive address, is known for its golf course, but has so much more to offer, writes Catherine Smith.29 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelWest Coast: Digging into the past on the wild West CoastA new venture in Denniston allows visitors to step back 100 years to experience life in the coal mines, complete with ghostly visions and echoes of another era, writes Jim Eagles.29 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelTaranaki: Coastal ramblingsLiz Light discovers the delights of windy and wave-pounded Taranaki.27 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelCoromandel: Gorge yourselfTake time out to enjoy the dramatic scenery along one of New Zealand's well-travelled routes. Diana Clement reports.25 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelCentral Plateau: It's (almost) all downhillHaving fallen into disuse once rail made life easier, the Central Plateau's Old Coach Rd is now being utilised by cyclists. Diana Clement got on her bike.22 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Family trip to outer spaceBudding astronauts love Auckland's Stardome, writes Alex Tully.21 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelWellington: Theatre legendKerri Jackson visits Wellywood and finds a film star making a glamorous comeback.18 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyNew venture to boost Christchurch tourismAuthorities in quake-damaged Christchurch are looking to get the city's tourism industry back on track with a new "roadmap to recovery".18 Apr 07:30 AM
TravelMarlborough: Grape escapeCycling through Marlborough is picturesque, says Maria Slade, especially when there's wine at the end of the road.18 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelChristchurch still in top five destination listChristchurch remains one of New Zealanders' favourite places to visit in the country despite the devastating February 22 earthquake, according to a survey released today.17 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelWaikato: Lost worldLiz Light drops into a big black hole where trusting the ropes on the way down is one thing - and climbing back up is another.17 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleTrawling Auckland's historic treasure trovesTired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.15 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelHoliday ideas: Off the beaten trackThe autumn school holidays have started, and Easter is next weekend - make the most of the last of the warm weather by going somewhere you've never been.15 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelMarlborough: Cob cottage a perfect picture of the pastAn historic home gives a feel for Marlborough's past, says Don Donovan.14 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: Rare birds common enough to eatDriving round the main Chatham island you see weka everywhere - in fact, they're a pest, writes Jim Eagles.12 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Home is where the art isThe dreams of two men called James meld to create a gift for the public. Liz Light reports.11 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelThames: Small town charmsWith so much to see and do in Thames Libby Nicholson-Moon vows to return soon to take it all in.09 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelWellsford: Taking in some country airMid-term and looking for a rest from routine, Danielle Wright gathered up her family and their gumboots, and headed for the hills.08 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelNapier: Peace pushes destruction asideNapier's Ahuriri district offers history with its coffee, says Matthew Wright.07 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelNZ v Wales: In search of the best sand and surfRating Tutukaka and the Welsh Pembrokeshire coast second-equal in a ranking of the world's finest coasts is a cop-out, says Anna Tuson.07 Apr 12:00 AM
