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
TravelUnder the volcanoesAuckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.14 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
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
TravelTutukaka: A whale of a timeLiz Light finds Tutukaka living up to the high expectations of it.08 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelKawhia: Walk, don't runDrive down SH39 from Ngaruawahia to Otorohanga and you'll pass a prominent sign pointing to a small, relatively unknown coastal settlement called Kawhia.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandForget Pure NZ, now it's just youIt's been 12 years, but New Zealand is no longer 100 per cent Pure.08 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelCampers denied choice spotsGreedy campers are rorting the Department of Conservation online booking system to give themselves more room.08 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelGreat NZ Beaches: Daniel KereopaNzherald.co.nz is celebrating the best things about New Zealand. Today surfer Daniel Kereopa shares his favourite NZ beaches. What do you think?08 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelGreat NZ Beaches: Simon O'NeillNzherald.co.nz is celebrating the best things about New Zealand. Today opera singer Simon O’Neill shares his favourite beaches. What do you think?08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOverstayer spends 20 years in NZ outdoorsWith a tent and an airbed packed into his Mercedes-Benz, Jurgen Karl Ahrens made the New Zealand outdoors his home.07 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelTaranaki: Rocky mountain highWhen rhododendron and world music festivals are the main drawcards to Taranaki, you could be forgiven for thinking the region has traded its wild west coast image for an altogether more hippy vibe.07 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGo on, reach for the starsA still summer night seems like the perfect time to just lie on your back gazing at the stars.07 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Setting sail in the Hauraki GulfIt's hard to resist comparisons to the movies when you're on a ship like the Sore Larsen, writes Bronwyn Sell.07 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuHow free are our beaches?Who are we really fighting for access to our beaches? Herald journalist Yvonne Tahana and photographer Richard Robinson took to the road to find out...07 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelThe call of the wavesJames Russell rounds up a few water sports you may want to get your teeth into this summer...07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTram tracks first step in harbour transport projectTrams are expected to run on Auckland's waterfront by August in an $8m project which saw the first modest section of tracks laid this week.06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWhat's your favourite New Zealand beach?What is your favourite New Zealand beach and why? Has it changed much over the years you have been visiting? Send us Your Views.05 Jan 09:25 PM
