Arts, crafts, history, the natural world and jam and cream play important roles.

There's an active wellness world beyond massage and yoga, writes Grace Ellis.

The Kiwi scenic railways get the 'slow tv' treatment for Prime's new 12-hour screen epic.

Some opt for baches but others see camping as the only way to go, writes Ben Taylor.

Gold's grip may be over but the Waikato shines bright for cyclists, writes Grant Bradley.

Marlborough local Matthew Large give his top tips for the region.

Tim Brewster takes on Wildwire Wanaka's 2500 steel steps on the face of a 700m waterfall.

The rāhui in the Waitaks is an opportunity to get out and explore Auckland's other tracks.

You have to time it right, but is this the best 'backyard' cricket venue in New Zealand?

At a price of $380,000 this holiday park for sale is a deal that needs no dressing.

This weekend one of the year's brightest meteor displays will be lighting up our skies.

The swimmer was joined by a pod of what she thought were playful dolphins.

A few gems to explore in our own backyard this Christmas.

Justine Tyerman and her 'receptionist' go on a Coromandel roadie in a motorised hotel.

New data shows Kaikōura is most desirable destination for world travellers in 2019.

Chris Reed enjoys a taste of the high life in Central Otago.

Alexia Santamaria takes a back seat on a tour of Wairapapa's foodie gems.

Peter Malcouronne and Chris Morton have released a book about Great Barrier Island.

Like an apocryphal moth beating its wings, the Air NZ in-flight safety video travels far.

A beachside Taranaki hideaway has been named as New Zealand's Bach of the Year.

Remarkables expansion plans eye up the Doolans as "the region's best terrain" for skiing.

As the royal tour wraps up, how did the visit deliver as an advertisement for New Zealand?

"100% Pure" NZ slips six places as rankings reveal 'eco-destinations'' shortcomings.

Dionne Christian finds there's no need to be lost for words in the capital.

If you're keen to avoid hearing the royals' every move, head for one of these boltholes.

Kina Scollay gives his tips for making the most of the world underwater.

The sunset, the stars, and a king-sized bed. What more could you want, asks Rob Cox.

Jesse Mulligan explores Christchurch and finds plenty for foodies, despite the diggers.

Paul Rush visits our sunny cradle of culture where Māori and Pākehā first came together.

Kiwis are being offered a $10,000 reward to help find New Zealand's best holiday let.