TravelFive of the best: Holiday activitiesStumped for school-holiday ideas? Nine-year-old Grace Jack counts down her top five faves.20 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelThe white magic of Franz Josef GlacierGlacier-walking's blend of beauty and adrenalin leaves Liz Light spellbound.19 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSix of the best: Spots to walk off Christmas dinnerGet off the couch. You know you'll feel better, especially when you can come home to leftovers and a lie down.18 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelWaiheke: Slow down to sight-seeCycling around Waiheke is a good way to take your time and really experience what the island has to offer, writes Kirsten Warner.18 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelRotorua lodge among world's best honeymoon spotsAustralian website hotelscombined.com has named Lake Okareka Lodge as one of the world's top honeymoon getaways.17 Dec 01:15 AM
TravelWaitemata Harbour: Have a blast at breakneck speedPowerstops and wild spins provide quick fun on the water, writes Jim Eagles.16 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelSummer survival in the outdoorsSafety in the wild comes down to a few simple rules, writes Mountain Safety Council chief executive Darryl Carpenter.15 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelTiritiri Matangi: Sanctuary gone to the birdsJim Eagles enjoys the company of the rare birds that thrive on Tiritiri Matangi Island.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFight for New Chums beachA plan to put one of the country's most pristine beaches back in public hands has been presented to the Government.13 Dec 06:05 PM
TravelTiritiri Matangi: Gulf retreatTiritiri Matangi, a 75-minute ferry ride from central Auckland, is a brilliant conservation success story.12 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Memories of the high seasThere is plenty to see and do at the New Zealand Maritime Museum, discovers Gill South.11 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelWind down in ClevedonRelaxing Clevedon is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.10 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's most beautiful city namedRotorua's been named New Zealand's most beautiful city.10 Dec 07:09 PM
TravelHawke's Bay B&B named one of the world's bestA NZ bed and breakfast has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world.08 Dec 12:45 AM
TravelTravellers snap up new carrier's cheap airfaresMore than 43,000 seats were sold within three days of Air Asia X's launch in New Zealand last week.06 Dec 08:20 PM
TravelChristchurch: Frozen in timeEarly Antarctic explorers captured images that are the envy of modern photographers, reports Liz Light.05 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleWest Auckland: Going nuts out westMake sure you have empty stomachs if you take the family out west to visit Helensville and South Head, writes Rachel Grunwell.04 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentWeekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the seasonThere are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelGet strapped in for the time of your lifeA new book by Shane Boocock features the best of adventure tourism in Auckland.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelAwhitu Peninsula: A delightful point of viewCatherine Smith enjoys the beauty and bounty of the Awhitu Peninsula.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: Reenacting air adventuresJim Eagles enjoys exploring the aviation history of the Chatham Islands.30 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelDunedin: Buckets of cool charmLike your frocks fabulous and your produce pesticide-free? Dunedin's for you, writes Rachel Grunwell.29 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelRoyal good time on the WaihouCate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.27 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelKaipara Coast: Get back to natureA new enterprise at Kaipara gives city folk the chance to reconnect with the countryside during a three-day walk, writes Catherine Smith.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFlights booked out for U2 concertsFlights from Wellington and Christchurch to Auckland were all but booked out on both Air New Zealand and Jetstar for today, tomorrow and Friday.23 Nov 10:05 PM
TravelOtago: Valley thrives under eagle's gazeAn Otago tourist attraction is an intriguing mix of art and artefacts, says Jim Eagles.22 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelAtiu Creek Regional Park: Spring's great giftLiz Light celebrates the sun's warmth with a walk in Atiu Creek Regional Park.20 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelMahurangi Harbour: Catch of the day by kayakFresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.20 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelGisborne: Five girls and a campervanA road trip to the Gisborne Wine & Food Festival is a hilarity-filled affair for Sarah Ivey and friends.19 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: On the edgeBeauty, mystery, death and destruction await Jim Eagles when he makes a long-anticipated visit to the Chatham Islands.17 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelIsland charms of a different sortJim Eagles reflects on his journey to one of New Zealand's most isolated outposts, the Chatham Islands.15 Nov 08:30 PM
