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Waitomo: A mudder of a trail
The only things gritted are competitors' teeth, writes Justine McLeary.
How crafty moves put Wellington on the map
The Southern Hemisphere's best beer city is our capital, writes Michael Donaldson.
Matt Heath: Quit hating on amazing Auckland
COMMENT: The downtown a 'soulless steel and concrete jungle'? Rhubarb!
Whanganui River: Green New Zealand
Phil Williams and friends paddle the Whanganui River and find more than they expected.
The best of our own backyard
End your summer in the best way possible with these NZ destinations.
Cardrona: Naked lady
Visiting a favourite ski area in the summer is like seeing an old friend without clothes.
New Zealand: Summer game on a winning streak
Matt Heath has all the tips you need to make the most of live cricket this summer.
Karikari: Wide wonders of the north
Arts, crafts, history, the natural world and jam and cream play important roles.
Active wellness: Transform yourself
There's an active wellness world beyond massage and yoga, writes Grace Ellis.
Kiwi scenic railways get 12-hour 'slow tv' treatment
The Kiwi scenic railways get the 'slow tv' treatment for Prime's new 12-hour screen epic.
Camping: Getting close to nature
Some opt for baches but others see camping as the only way to go, writes Ben Taylor.
Waikato: Hauraki rail trail is an easy rush
Gold's grip may be over but the Waikato shines bright for cyclists, writes Grant Bradley.
Central Otago: Up and out in the wild blue yonder
Tim Brewster takes on Wildwire Wanaka's 2500 steel steps on the face of a 700m waterfall.
Eight alternative Auckland holiday walks to Waitākere Ranges
The rāhui in the Waitaks is an opportunity to get out and explore Auckland's other tracks.
Howzat for a summer set up? Kiwi-as cricket pitch a sandbar stunner
You have to time it right, but is this the best 'backyard' cricket venue in New Zealand?
A Kiwi bach wishlist for 2019
The choice of Kiwi baches - from rustic to palatial - is literally at your fingertips.
Nudist camp for sale: New Zealand naturist spot seeks new owner
At a price of $380,000 this holiday park for sale is a deal that needs no dressing.
Stars of wonder: Christmas meteors to light up the sky
This weekend one of the year's brightest meteor displays will be lighting up our skies.
Swimming with orca: Watch one-in-a-million Coromandel experience
The swimmer was joined by a pod of what she thought were playful dolphins.
Coromandel: In search of Viewissimo
Justine Tyerman and her 'receptionist' go on a Coromandel roadie in a motorised hotel.
Kaikōura trending for travellers in 2019
New data shows Kaikōura is most desirable destination for world travellers in 2019.
Queenstown: In residence at NZ's best hotel
Chris Reed enjoys a taste of the high life in Central Otago.
Wairarapa: Tasting in tandem
Alexia Santamaria takes a back seat on a tour of Wairapapa's foodie gems.
Great Barrier Island: The old man and the island love affair
Peter Malcouronne and Chris Morton have released a book about Great Barrier Island.
New Zealand's best bombproof bach
Some bach builders are more concerned with saving themselves than saving the planet.
Buckle up: An outsider's take on Air New Zealand safety videos
Like an apocryphal moth beating its wings, the Air NZ in-flight safety video travels far.
New Zealand's best bach revealed
A beachside Taranaki hideaway has been named as New Zealand's Bach of the Year.
Remarkable $35m extension for South Island ski fields
Remarkables expansion plans eye up the Doolans as "the region's best terrain" for skiing.