TravelTawharanui: Jewel of the northFollow the wildlife to Tawharanui Regional Park near Matakana, New Zealand's first integrated open sanctuary. It's not just for the birds, as Danielle Wright discovers.29 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleConquering the high seasAfter watching all those yachts on the harbour this weekend you might be itching to get among them. Diana Clement had a go at learning how to sail.28 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelBay of Islands: A day with the dolphinsNature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.28 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelTaranaki: On the hunt for ancient treasureX marks the spot for eager youngsters in our treasure trove of fossil shellfish and dinosaur bones, writes Alex Tully.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: The art of campingPeter Calder takes a break from creature comforts - and city slickers.24 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelNorthland: Sahara by the seaMitimiti's windswept beauty transports Liz Light to a land - and time - far away.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBus ride down NZ's steepest street 'foolhardy'A driver is being labelled by police as foolhardy for trying to take a bus full of tourists up reputedly the world's steepest street.23 Jan 11:41 PM
TravelNorthland: Rough and readyMilking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.23 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelWellington: A pinch of saltKerri Jackson swaps cocktails for maritime exploration on Wellington's waterfront.23 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelRangitoto: To the islandRangitoto Island offers much more than a walk to the summit, as Danielle Wright finds out.22 Jan 09:00 PM
Travel<i>Bargain Betty:</i> More breaks and cheaperOne reason we take off so often as a family is that I'm a whizz at holidays on the cheap.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelFive of the best: Urban campsitesPack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelMackenzie Country: Magic among the mountainsPhotographer Sarah Ivey, who grew up in the Mackenzie Country, uses her camera to introduce the rugged beauty of a place few New Zealanders have visited.21 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland from A to ZIf you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.21 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Finding perfection in PapamoaThis small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.21 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan</i>: Paradise for a very fortunate fewIn principle the Conservation Department wants as many of the public as possible to enjoy the estate their taxation maintains. In practice, it is not very good at making that possible.21 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelGames, ghouls and high teas: All part of a transtasman cruiseThere's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.19 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandA few tweaks and the car tucks under the bedA retired mechanic has modified his car so he can tuck it under his bed.19 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelRaglan: Beyond the breakersPaul Rush dives below Raglan's surface to sample its many shore-based attractions.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandDon't create canvas towns, says LabourHanding Department of Conservation campgrounds to private companies to run will turn them into "canvas subdivisions", says Labour's tourism spokesman Kelvin Davis.16 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelWestport: Built on black goldLiz Light explores Westport; a town that owes its prosperity to the earth's bounty.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaitomo loos foul image for touristsA set of "absolutely disgusting" toilets at the entrance to one of New Zealand's best short walks has drawn complaints that they are a blight on tourism.16 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Auckland Regional Park BachesAuthentic Kiwi baches where you can escape without leaving the city boundaries.16 Jan 01:00 AM
TravelMangonui: Northern lightsThe historic harbour settlement and fishing town of Mangonui is a gem of a place to visit writes John Durrant.15 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelMatakana Coast: Acting the goatGoat Island proves the perfect base for a a bit of fun on a summer's day out, finds Cate Foster.14 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelUnder the volcanoesAuckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.14 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelNZ's top destinations get a shake upAccommodation website wotif.com has released its list of New Zealand's top 20 travel destinations, based on domestic bookings online.10 Jan 11:30 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Free spirits must follow rules tooI am starting to think that in this case we do need a national policy on freedom camping, so campers and locals know exactly what the rules are.10 Jan 08:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: Fossilised treasureThey're almost as rare as hen's teeth, but Jim Eagles finally lands his shark tooth in the Chathams.10 Jan 05:00 PM
