Northland lodge and golfer's paradise Kauri Cliffs is quietly confident of its star resort status, writes Wynne Gray.

Diana Clement goes in search of New Zealand's hottest natural wonder and finds there's places for everyone, often hidden away.

Flights of fancy are on offer at Waitomo's Woodlyn Park, finds Pamela Wade.

The jury is in and the verdict is positive for one mountain retreat, says Heather Ramsay.

The nonchalant Sirocco doesn't seem to realise how important he is to the survival of his species. Diane Blumhardt pays him a visit.