TravelRiverton: Great southern landJacqui Madelin delves into the historic Riverton coast.13 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds keen for lodge giveawayA Taranaki businessman's proposal to give away a historic 10-bedroom lodge on the slopes of Mt Taranaki has drawn almost 300 submissions from New Zealand and overseas.12 Jan 07:57 PM
TravelWaitakere: Backyard adventurePamela Wade walks the new Hillary Trail in the Waitakeres.12 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelPlayground on the wild sideHerald photographer Sarah Ivey recalls a trip to Lake Ellery in the deep south.12 Jan 03:00 PM
AirlinesMore flights scheduled for QueenstownAir New Zealand is to increase the number of direct flights between Australia and Queenstown this winter.11 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandSpecial day on the trail of Sir EdThe family of Sir Edmund Hillary yesterday marked the second anniversary of his death by walking a rugged seaside hill track which bears his name.11 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelCyclone forces midnight escapeIn the third of our series, Alanah May Eriksen recalls her family's flight from a storm-battered camping ground.11 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandOpunake: Town of high achievers boasts some really great surfing tooIt could be something in the water or maybe it's the clean country air - but for whatever reason, Opunake has produced more than its fair share of high-achieving New Zealanders.10 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier wants cycleway linkGreat Barrier Island is emphasising its wealth of natural features and paucity of cars in an application to become part of the New Zealand Cycleway.10 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelKawakawa: Pioneer route back on trackMost travellers in the north know Kawakawa as the town with the railway running down the middle of the main street.08 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandOutdoors safety code aims to cut tragediesIncidents of tourists hiking in rugged terrain in Jandals and running out of food while out camping have led to the development of a NZ outdoors code.07 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelSex and sex toys the new vibe at hotelsCouples getting intimate in hallways and swimming pools, forgotten sex toys and even a misplaced nun's habit feature in a shocking hotel chain survey.07 Jan 12:30 AM
TravelFranklin Zoo: A walk on the wild side at TuakauThe zoo provides a home and rehabilitation for at-risk animals as well as chances for visitors to interact with the animals every day.06 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelSurf's up and the coffee's hot at spectacular Piha BeachPhoebe Falconer checks out another great summer holiday place within an hour's drive of downtown Auckland.06 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelGreat Barrier: Barrier break awayPaul Rush goes on a journey of discovery and draws on his survival skills to become a castaway.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandBotanic Gardens: Plants to delight the eyePhoebe Falconer suggests a series of great summer holiday destinations within an hour's drive of downtown Auckland.05 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand$40 fine 'small price to pay' for touristsVisitors to the Coromandel say a $40 fine for freedom campers will do little to deter those who choose to doss down in beach carparks.05 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandRangitoto: Botanical gem on city doorstepLava caves, lava fields, pillars and tunnels are all part of Rangitoto's landscape.03 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelTongariro: Over the volcanoThe Tongariro Crossing seems to agree with energetic children a lot more than weary adults, finds Helen van Berkel.01 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelKaipara: Pure shoresLiz Light explores the quiet villages of the Kaipara Harbour.30 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelJourney to the heart of Mt DoomHerald reporter Beck Vass explores Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage site.28 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelNZ town named among world's top spotsA global travel magazine highlights Kaikoura as a place to have a whale of a time over Christmas.23 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelQuirky digs for a holiday breakBored with flash hotels and lodges? Then plan to spend your holidays in a houseboat, or a teepee, or a barn.21 Dec 08:01 PM
LifestyleMangawhai's sweet successChocoholics rejoice, heaven has landed in the holiday destination of Mangawhai, a short drive from Auckland.16 Dec 12:20 AM
TravelBraving the BarrierPam Neville takes a different view of one of New Zealand's greatest beauty spots.15 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's clean, green wedding sceneNZ's lush green pastures, snowy mountain peaks and clear lakes are turning the country into a "wedding photo tourism" hotspot.13 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelHauraki Gulf: Thar she blowsHelen Van Berkel searches the Hauraki Gulf for those gentle giants - Bryde's whales13 Dec 03:00 PM
Travel500 miles of family bondingCampervanning with preschoolers is far more fun than it sounds, writes Steve Deane.10 Dec 01:30 AM
TravelHave a happy holiday... at homeHerald Travel editor Jim Eagles on why a local vacation may turn out to be the most relaxing break you've ever had.09 Dec 10:40 PM
