As far as breakfast spots go, it would be hard to beat our beachfront campsite at Matata, just north of Whakatane, with its views of crashing surf and picturesque Whale Island.

Cyclists are bringing the gold back to this former mining town, says Elisabeth Easther.

It's Seaweek - what better excuse to get out to some of NZ's top snorkelling spots?

The Eagles Nest spills across 75 acres of a peninsula looking down on the Bay of Islands along the way to Tapeka Pt.

The snacking is plentiful down south, discovers Louise Richardson.

Deep beneath the Earth's surface the magical sight of thousands of glow-worms makes the cave ceiling twinkle.

There's more to this town than pretty parks and coastal walks, writes Susan Strongman.

A US-based "sand artist" has transformed a Northland beach with the help of a local Maori artist.

Most people who live around here have deep ties to the land, their parents are from here, their grandparents, and their great-grandparents.

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.

Elisabeth Easther's doing her bit to save the kiwis.

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.

Paul Rush finds Gore is hooked on trout, hooch, abstract art, insects and music.