Jim Eagles rekindles his love affair with the country's National Clock Museum.

The Hillary Trail offers action and adventure on Auckland's back doorstep - and it's accessible by public transport.

Seeing your own country through the eyes of a tourist can reignite a love affair with the beautiful land in which we're blessed to live.

Hands down the nicest motel unit I've stayed in - comfy and stylish. They even offer pick-your-own herbs.

Neville Peat salutes the Milford Track's glorious tramping history.

One time in Melbourne I had dinner with Tool, Shapeshifter, Peaches and Serena Williams' tennis coach.

The ferry journey is as lovely as the destination, writes Neil Porten.

Five walks that highlight the historic significance of Waitangi and nearby areas

Originally called Hukanui, with huka being Maori for "foam, frost or snow" and nui meaning big; in this neck of the woods it means "heavy frost".

Elisabeth Easther heads south of Auckland for a day of shooting and feasting at Bracu.

Tina Trenkner-Meade flies JQ285 to the South Island.

With the help of Booking.com, we've put together some great Auckland Anniversary Weekend scenic road trips.

Corruption of Riuwaka, riu for bilge of waka (or basin) where water might gather, and waka for canoe.

The Shotover Jet is as good as it gets for thrillseekers in Queenstown, finds Shandelle Battersby.

New Zealand's stunning landscapes are highlighted in a new series of films that shows the "View From Above" at a variety of locations around the globe.

This proud community plays host to the best scenery - and cake - you'll find, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Shandelle Battersby checks into the CityLife Hotel, Central Auckland.

New Zealand has yet again been named one of the best countries in the world.

Everyone capable of doing so should ship aboard a Heritage Expeditions voyage to Snares, Auckland and Campbell Islands, writes Paul Charman.

Roger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.

The weather hasn't changed, but how we find out about it has.

Here are some of the best events happening in Hawkes Bay over the next few months.

An idyllic day was had by all when Lesley Springall escaped the kids and joined three sea turtles in the stunning waters off the Poor Knights Islands.

Elisabeth Easther flexes her mussels in the world's green shell capital.

Boogie boarding on the sand dunes of Hokianga is addictive, family friendly fun, writes Rob Cox.