TravelTop 5 things to do around Taupo's great lakeNot just a winter destination; there's plenty to do in Taupo all year round. Here's our pick of some the best.10 Oct 09:30 PM
TravelWaikato: Let's get it TronTess Nichol is pleasantly surprised to find generous cheesemakers and inspiring gardens in Hamilton.10 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelCharter flight to see aurora filling fastSales on the first charter flight from Dunedin to see the aurora australis are taking off and the trip's organiser is considering making the flight an annual event.10 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelFiordland: A leap of faith in the Darran MountainsDerek Cheng basks in a panoramic view that few have experienced.09 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Forget Labour Day - it's time for Super WeekendCOMMENT: Is it time for major holiday reform in New Zealand? Do we need a late October combo mega celebration dubbed "Super Weekend"?09 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: Lonely heartsStephanie Holmes lives a life of luxury in the Coromandel ... if only for a weekend.09 Oct 12:00 AM
TravelKia ora: Millers FlatElisabeth Easther explores a Central Otago hamlet, population 300, where newcomers are welcomed with a community dinner.06 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelThe Tuscany Villas, RotoruaEli Orzessek checks into a Fenton Street spot with an excellent spa bath.06 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelSupreme serenity at the best bach in NZLorna Subritzky enjoys a winning bach in acclaimed surroundings.01 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Ahuriri, NapierTake your time in this seaside village, writes Elisabeth Easther.29 Sep 08:30 PM
TourismNZ's top tourist attractions revealedA four-year-old adventure business with a big conservation programme has taken the supreme tourism award.29 Sep 05:05 PM
TravelThrills and spills on offer in tourist meccaBreath-taking thrills and spills and awe-inspiring sights are on offer in the tourist mecca, writes Morgan Tait.26 Sep 08:30 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Stepping outLindy Laird samples the delights of the Bay of Islands.24 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelKia ora: PokenoMore than a pit-stop on the way from Auckland to Hamilton, this village is worth a visit in its own right, says Elisabeth Easther.22 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelWither Hills, MarlboroughA winemaker is hooked on pinot and the land where it's grown, writes Stephanie Holmes.22 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelMy Holidays: Sheba WilliamsSheba Williams' working holiday in Shanghai was a real inspiration.20 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelSauvignon Blanc Cottage, Havelock NorthHelen van Berkel stays at a Hawke's Bay cottage that offers both sunrise and sunset views.20 Sep 08:00 AM
TravelKapiti: Art trail delights all sensesCloe Willetts explores the art, tastes, sounds and scenery of the Kapiti Coast.20 Sep 06:00 AM
KahuJackson plans high-tech tourist attractionSir Peter Jackson is in talks to bring augmented reality and digital storytelling to Matiu-Somes Island in Wellington Harbour.20 Sep 12:59 AM
TravelRoom check: The Mantra at TekapoSarah Lawrence checks into a lovely spot with mountain views.19 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelNorth Island: Four days on the roadGreg Fleming hits the track and heads off towards the east coast.18 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelA love letter to: Kings CrossIt was time to fly the nest. All I had was a double bed and "warm wishes" from my parents.16 Sep 08:00 PM
TravelKia ora: MiddlemarchElisabeth Easther finds a small South Island town that rocks and regularly dances.15 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelFlight Check: Auckland to QueenstownShandelle Battersby flies Air New Zealand NZ643 from Auckland to Queenstown.14 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelDunedin: Secrets of the SouthOn an insider tour of Dunedin's hidden treasures, Eleanor Ainge Roy discovers the other Edinburgh deserves a second glance.14 Sep 06:30 PM
TravelHokitika: West Coast WalkwayKim Knight felt the fear (and then walked it off) on a six-hour side-trip to Hokitika.11 Sep 04:16 AM
TravelShapeshifter founder's favourite place in NZThere is one place in this beautiful country that always leaves me feeling completely fulfilled - Abel Tasman National Park.09 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelNelson/Tasman: Wind and dinedCycling is kept to a minimum and feasting to a maximum on this Tour de Nelson.09 Sep 02:00 AM
TravelKia ora: KaikoheHot springs, museums packed with Maori taonga and a demolition derby immortalised on film - there's plenty to love about Kaikohe, finds Elisabeth Easther.08 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelA love letter to: Motutapu IslandWe boarded the ferry at Devonport - it was 1982 - our first family camping holiday; lots of small humans, some bigger ones and a very old canvas tent.03 Sep 01:17 AM
TravelThe Portside Hotel, GisborneGreg Fleming finds a great base from which to explore the East Cape.02 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: TapanuiThe sleepy hamlet of Tapanui is a film star in its own right writes Elisabeth Easther.01 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelMake holiday plans this Father's DayStill trying to come up with the perfect gift for Father's Day? Perhaps what he'd like most is a break from the rat race.01 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelWhat to do in WanakaFrom eco tours to distillery visits, there's plenty to fill a holiday here.31 Aug 05:00 PM
