Hawke's Bay: Cape Kidnappers luxury
Fiona Fraser and her husband, Fat Freddy's Drop saxophonist Scott Towers, newly minted Hawke's Bay residents sample the offerings at Cape Kidnappers.
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Room check: Queenstown House
Stephanie Holmes has a hard time tearing herself away from her suite's stunning views.
Kia ora: Greytown
Elisabeth Easther finds country village living at its best in this Wairarapa town.
Flight check: Auckland to Queenstown
Stephanie Holmes flies JQ295 to one of New Zealand's most stunningly-situated airports.
King and Queen Hotel Suites, New Plymouth
Shandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.
Palmerston North: Marvellous Manawatu
A holiday jaunt to Palmerston North and beyond surprises Helen Van Berkel.
Museum Art Hotel, Wellington
Jesse Mulligan checks into a beautiful property in the heart of Wellington.
All about Waitangi
Alex Braae visits the Treaty Grounds - a perfect spot to soak up a little of our history.
6 cool things about New Plymouth
Here's why the Taranaki capital should be on your New Zealand bucketlist.
Lake Tekapo: Night light rules apply
The majesty of the skies above Tekapo is captivating, writes Sarah Daniell.
Kia ora: Waimate
Nestled in berry country, this sunny town is bursting with Edwardian elegance, discovers Elisabeth Easther.
Lyttelton: Seasonal surprises
The tiny dishes of this Lyttelton eatery grew on locals, says Jesse Mulligan.
West Coast: Golden trails
Anna Harrison embarks on four days of cycling to explore the rugged West Coast.
Across the lake to Mt Nicholas
Queenstown's Mount Nicholas station cruise is both epic and intimate, writes Paul Rush.
Franz Josef: Slow shuffle through glacier country
Justine Tyerman learns the pin-step on a famous South Island river of ice.
Kia ora: d'Urville Island
Elisabeth Easther dives into the history of the Marlborough Sounds' best kept secret.
Should NZ have to pay for Great Walks?
The popularity of major tramps has 'exploded' and DOC boss says charge of up to $100 may be needed.
World's second best region is in NZ
Lonely Planet described the winning region as having a 'deliciously offbeat new gallery' and being home to 'a magnificent hiking trail'.
Room check: Hulbert House, Queenstown
Tennessy Weir checks into a sophisticated boutique hotel in Queenstown.
A love letter to: The Wine Cellar
It's another world within your underground embrace. You're the beating heart of St Kevin's Arcade down the stairs and to the left
Auckland's best walks for the weekend
As the warmer weather works in our favour, take advantage of the opportunity to unplug and venture out this weekend with one of these great Auckland walks.
Rotorua: What goes on in Vegas ...
A boys' weekend in Rotorua is full-on and full of fun, writes Mike Lane.
Room check: The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Shandelle Battersby checks into a beautiful property with an exceptional restaurant.
Earning Brownie points on a Great Kiwi Camping Holiday
Helen van Berkel is well prepared for a camping weekend with teens at Martins Bay and takes everything but the plastic box.
Northland lodge named best in the business
A boutique lodge on the fringe of Northland's Waipoua Forest has been named New Zealand's best hospitality business.
Kia ora: Orewa
Bike, swim or lick an icecream at this beachy paradise, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Queenstown: High adventure
Queenstown novice Dan Ahwa experiences the resort town's extreme, adrenaline-fuelled activities for the first time.
Waitangi: When we were young
At the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.
Flight check: Auckland to Queenstown
Winston Aldworth jumps aboard NZ611 - a night flight from Auckland to Queenstown.
Maniototo: Springing a surprise
Otago's dreamland is best seen without the summer crowds, writes Mike Yardley.
The Bolton Hotel, Wellington
Shandelle Battersby checks into a hotel that celebrates the story of NZ's early settlers.