Latest from New Zealand Holidays

Auckland: Paddle power

AA campaign a challenge to 'get off our bums' (+photos)

Weekender: Town with a queenly touch (+photos)

Central Otago's Twain Twack

The 30km latest addition to Te Araroa - the nation's 3000km north-south hiking trail - over country music star Shania Twain's Central Otago high country property - is no walk in the park.

Central Otago: Off the rails

Tim Lamb turns easy rider for a two-wheeled tour of Central Otago.

Christchurch: An easy act to swallow

If there's an easier way to make a living than wrapping rubber bands around your face, no one has told Shay Horay.

Bounty Islands: Birdsong

Land deal prelude to big expansion of park

A tale of two cities (+photos)

Waharoa: Just follow the sweaty sock smell

Hanmer Springs: Easy way to get into hot water

Hanmer Springs' chief attraction is its thermal resort and spa and the sleepy town is the perfect place to relax, writes Janetta Mackay.

Nelson: Sittin' on top of the world

Best beaches: Piha the resounding favourite

Whakatane: Soak up holiday fun in the Bay

<i>Let's Go NZ</i>: Kai time in Kawhia

My favourite beach: Tawharanui