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Telltale signs this is Upham country

The imposing spirit of New Zealand's greatest soldier, Charles Upham, dominated the second leg of my rail trip on the TranzCoastal.

Time stands still at Mangonui

Liz Light explores a heritage trail that has escaped intrusion by developers and entrepreneurs.

Macquarie Island: A long way from everywhere

Jim Eagles is granted rare access to the lonely but lovely Sub Antarctic islands.

A natural kai on the TransCoastal track

Jim Eagles finds the attractions of this rail route very much suit his tastebuds.

Getting in the spirit across Cook Strait

Jim Eagles' journey aboard the Kaitaki from Wellington to Picton leaves him feeling replete.

Wellington: Capital sights and songbird sounds

Jim Eagles gets a dose of wildlife and culture in a stopover on his great NZ train journey.

Mangawhai: Seaside escape

Megan Singleton grabs some vino and enjoys a girls' weekend in magical Mangawhai.

Blenheim: Scott's greats

Joelle Thomson talks to one of the founding fathers of Marlborough's wine industry.

Kaikoura: Descent into the abyss

Paul Rush ventures into the domain of Kaikoura's majestic sperm whales.

Macquarie Island: South Westies

Jim Eagles braves rough seas, icebergs and whipping rain to get to know some of the amusing inhabitants of the Sub-Antarctic islands.

Taranaki: All the world's a stage in Stratford

Taranaki town is so bard it's brilliant, writes Chris Samsara.

Lakeside lodge at Rotorua among the best for lovers

Forget Paris or Venice if you're looking for the most romantic place to propose to your lover this Valentine's Day.

Rugby World Cup info

Coromandel Peninsula: Peak fitness

Helen van Berkel tackles the Pinnacles walk and discovers astounding scenery - when she works up the courage to open her eyes.

Huka Lodge wins travel award

A New Zealand luxury lodge has been recognised for its consistent high standards by a century-old English high society magazine.

Road trip: Closer to home

Karen Jackson rediscovers New Zealand's riches from the comfort of a well-stocked campervan.

Kelly Tarlton's: In at the deep end with scary sharks

Jaqueline Smith put her hand up for a swim in Kelly Tarlton's Shark Cage and was relieved it wasn't bitten off.

Diappearing acts of the last decade