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Gearing up for Fieldays
Pull on your gumboots for four days of exhibitions, contests, entertainment, food and even art and fashion at Hamilton's Fieldays, says Sarah Ell.
Hawkes Bay: Daydreams at Tutira
It's a bewildering experience, that first half-hour drive on the highway north of Napier, finds Jamie Morton.
Kia ora: Kingston
Elisabeth Easther scopes out the many attractions of the tiny community nestled at the end of Lake Wakatipu.
Canterbury: Fields of dreams
There's no shortage of options for keen skiers in the South Island, writes Jane Jeffries.
Otago: Blazing a trail in the south
The decades-long battle for Otago's cycle route was worth it, finds Cassandra Mason.
Top 5 winter escapes
It’s cold outside, but the last thing we want to do is hibernate all season long.
New Zealand: Wax your skis ...
Kelly Lynch outlines what's happening at the largest ski resorts around the country.
Auckland's swankiest hotels
Here's a glimpse at where the rich and famous sleep when they are in Auckland.
Kick off a North Shore tour
The North Shore is a playground for footy fans seeking a break, writes Sarah Ell.
Tales of Auckland city come alive
Young and old are captivated at museum's new exhibition, finds Dionne Christian.
What's new on Ruapehu?
Jane Jeffries looks forward to ski season at the North Island's great mountain.
Fiordland: Tramping with all the trimmings
Justine Tyerman has a few problems with her conscience on the Hollyford Track.
Auckland: Fancy free Sundays
Music jams, history lessons, making new friends — the best things in life can be enjoyed for nix in Auckland, Diana Clement discovers.
Auckland: Birds and the bees
Catherine Smith makes friends with feathered creatures great and small on a Habitat Tour.
Kia ora: Kawhia
Lovely harbour has a rich history and top fish and chips, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Queenstown's peaks of perfection
Fergus Blakiston finds time between lattes for snowboarding on a trip to Queenstown.
Hawkes Bay: Feast at The Farm
Head to Hawkes Bay for a weekend of culinary delights and top-notch drops, writes Shandelle Battersby.
Kumara: Thank God it's fry day
Elisabeth Easther booked a trip to the wild West Coast to fritter away a weekend.
This site made Lonely Planet's top 10
Lonely Planet has confirmed what Northlanders have known for years - the unmissable site that has made New Zealand's top 10 list.
Kia ora: Kaiapoi
Enjoy the meandering Kaiapoi River in this pretty little historic town, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Daytripper: Ti Point Reptile Park, Leigh
Elisabeth Easther makes some scaly, slithery new friends.
Auckland: On the sunny side of the street
Daily deals make it even easier to pick up what Ponsonby is putting down, writes Donna McIntyre.
The Catlins: Air so good you can bite it
Cathedral caves and ringing birdsong - the Catlins astound Jane Jeffries.
Dunedin: Southern charm
From wildlife to heritage to chocolate, Peter Feeney finds plenty of reasons to extend your visit to Dunedin.
Auckland: Room escape game takes off
Room escape games are taking the world by storm so Elisabeth Easther took a posse of puzzlers to find out what all the fuss is about. We promise, no spoilers.
Room check: Waitakere Estate, Auckland
Shandelle Battersby spends a night in the bush at Waitakere Estate.
Motorhoming: Meet the Jafas
Shandelle Battersby roughs it, Auckland-style, in a luxury motorhome for a weekend.