An autumnal visit to relaxing Hanmer Springs is just what the doctor ordered.

Auckland had been named the greatest coastal city in the world by an overseas cruise line.

Te Araroa: New Zealand's Trail is 3000km of continuous walking from one end of Aotearoa to the other, connecting Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south.

In both New Zealand and Australia, we pride ourselves on our "big things" - whether it's a carrot in Ohakune or a banana in Coff's Harbour.

We already know we've got great beaches in New Zealand - but it's always nice to have it internationally recognised.

Like most Kiwis, I thought I knew the Ruapehu region.

Staying at Kinross Cottages is like taking a step back in time, only it's comfortable and luxurious.

New Zealand's Great Walks are acclaimed around the world. Make the most of them.

Leila George finds out what's new at Queenstown's skifields and down in town.

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a great place to hang out and watch what's happening on the airfield.

Ewan McDonald is shocked to find TripAdvisor on the money regarding comfortable beds.

It's not just the skiing that attracts John Parker to our mountains.

A seriously major MTB park is currently being built in the hills and will feature a huge variety of trails.

Queentown is a mecca for the world's wealthy, who need experiences and accommodation to match.

One day I hope to recite a story which explains why life as a sports writer can be so rewarding.

Gun-toting Sarah Ell becomes a member of the cool crowd for a high-flying adventure.

Elizabeth Binning is pleased she mustered up the courage to visit Rotorua's Farm Show.

You're not in Auckland anymore Toto - the temperature drop was noticeable the moment we stepped out of our Jucy 4WD rental car.

Travelling by ferry to Waiheke, I always thought, was as far removed from city life as I could get via a short boat ride.

He may have raved about his "sensational" holiday in New Zealand, but a US news anchor had one serious problem with our country - the toilets.

Pirongia is Maori for "like a bad smell" although Pirongia is pretty and not at all smelly.

Settled in the 1860s by hardy pioneers from Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic, the intrepid Bohemians were lured with the promise of free land.

Simon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.

New Zealand has been named as a popular fishing destination for millionaires.

Bring your bike because the Twin Coast Cycleway is just 40km away at Horeke.

It may be our majestic mountains and pristine lakes that tourists come for, but apparently the loos are worth a gander as well.

At Mangarara, they put the planet before money, writes Tim Roxborogh.

The entrance could be better signposted: I tried to enter via the exit and ended up dithering dangerously on a high-speed road.

Elisabeth Easther seeks out the historical and beautiful sides of this Hauraki Gulf gem.

Winston Aldworth lays down his towel at a classic Coromandel beach.