After mixed fortunes fishing, Kerri Jackson decides River Birches luxury lodge is a better catch.

Canyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.

Sue Baxalle heads to Mt Maunganui for a relaxing and leisurely weekend by the sunny seaside.

This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.

Get into the great outdoors and take advantage of some of the natural experiences on offer.

To find out whether Wellington lives up to its latest international accolade, Frances Morton goes hunting for the capital's cool spots.

The Poor Knights Islands off the Northland coast have been declared one of the top 10 places to see nature at its finest.

Wine, food, scenery ... Joelle Thomson samples the more sedate pleasures Taupo offers its visitors.

Christchurch was today confirmed as the venue next year for New Zealand's annual mid-season rugby league test against Australia.

Even novices can get amongst excitement of harness racing, says Joanna Davies.

Wellington is voted the fourth top city in the world to visit next year, but Auckland misses out.

There are quite a few things to love about Te Aroha, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Hey there's Queenstown. Upside down. It's an unexpectedly excellent way to admire some of the world's most spectacular alpine scenery.

A haunted scream park in Franklin is not for the faint-hearted, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Puketutu Island in Auckland's Manukau Harbour is to be turned into a regional park.

If you really want to appreciate a garden, you need to stay in it, writes Chris Samsara.

The Tutukaka Coast in Northland is one of the top three coastlines in the world, according to a prestigious travel magazine.

Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.

Our story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.

Diana Clement and a friend took two long weekends away from men and children to discover the tracks of Tongariro National Park.

The wild west coast is worth a day trip with a couple of stops along the way, writes Libby Nicholson-Moon.

Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.

Families can enjoy a close encounter with Aoraki/Mt Cook 'The Cloud Piercer' from the comfort of the valley floor, finds Paul Rush.

September arrivals for British visitors were the lowest in a decade, Statistics NZ figures show.

Watch out for the sea lions when you're on the Auckland Islands, warns Jim Eagles.

A landmark road which played a key role in the Central Otago gold rushes has been recognised by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

There are many parts of Auckland worth exploring at sea level, discovers Kirsten Warner.

Jim Eagles takes the grandkids to Glenbrook to meet a favourite family friend.