TravelThe keeper of Kaipara HarbourFrom Pahi to Shelly Beach, cruising by boat was a perfect family day-trip, writes Sarah Ell.02 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Himatangi BeachTry fish and chips at the beach - washed down with as much wildlife as you can handle.01 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelFour of the best things to do in South KaiparaYou can't head up this way without taking a detour all the way west to Muriwai, or Maori Bay or Shelly Beach off South Head.01 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelSteam of consciousnessShandelle Battersby slathers herself in thermal gloop and waits for the magic to happen.30 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: On top of the worldGoing walkabout is a great way to experience the winterless north, says Donna McIntyre.27 Sep 01:22 AM
TravelSavour history in hideaway retreat (+recipes)Visit the world's top hideaway in tiny Tai Tapu.26 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelRoom check: Waipoua Lodge, NorthlandElisabeth Easther goes bush in the Far North but finds all the creature comforts she could wish for at the five-star Waipoua Lodge.25 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: Hanmer SpringsHanmer Springs offers more than just hot pools, learns Elisabeth Easther.24 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelMarlborough: Where the wine flowsShandelle Battersby learns why this region's sauvignon is famous around the world.24 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelFive reasons to head to TekapoThe South Island town of Tekapo is bursting with things to do, discovers Megan Singleton.23 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: KatikatiThis former beauty queen still lives up to its name, finds Elisabeth Easther.17 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelTravel: Going green, from A to DIs there a serious alternative to carbon-belching flights for the tree-hugging domestic traveller?16 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelSpring brings festival seasonNothing says spring like the blooming of the kowhai or the opening of scallop season, says Sarah Ell.12 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelRoom check: The Farm at Cape KidnappersShandelle Battersby gets a taste for the finer things in life in the Hawkes Bay.11 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: WestportGold mines built the town now famous for its carnivorous snails, says Elisabeth Easther.10 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelGreat Barrier Island: A bird's lifeElisabeth Easther visited Great Barrier Island's Glenfern Sanctuary and found plenty to crow about.10 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelFive reasons to visit GisborneFine dining is just one fun way to keep busy in Gizzy, writes Megan Singleton.09 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: InglewoodIn Taranaki, Elisabeth Easther finds a town with a playful history.03 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelFiordland: The Sounds of natureIsobel Marriner gets a maritime history lesson amid the spectacular scenery of Fiordland.01 Sep 06:00 PM
OpinionPaul Rush: Opening the access roadConsider the pleasure of many rather the wants of an elite few, says Paul Rush.01 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Te AnauNature displays its art in ever-evolving form. To see it, head south, says Elisabeth Easther.27 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelHawkes Bay: 50 shades of grapeElisabeth Easther goes on a Mission to learn about Hawkes Bay wines.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelGoing native in BirkenheadFamily ties to Fernglen enhance the pleasure of a stroll in its dappled light.21 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelBest way to spend a Kiwi summerTime to start planning her next beach holiday at Te Ngaere, says Sarah Ell.21 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Palmerston NorthThis small North Island city is home to more than 100 cultures, finds Elisabeth Easther.20 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelAuckland: A nod to the pastAuckland is proud of its heritage, and the city is dotted with specialised museums, finds Sarah Ell.14 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelWaiheke Island: Long and trundling roadDonna McIntyre masters the geek chic Segway for a fun spin around Waiheke Island.14 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelShaken and stirredNon-stop excitement for children of all ages is the hallmark of a Rotorua holiday.14 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: WaiouruWild Kaimanawa horses couldn't drag Elisabeth Easther away from this adventurous town.13 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelTramping: Head straight to Norma'sGeoff Cumming emerges from a tramp in the Marlborough Sounds to find a superb reward.13 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Gold at the end of strollAuckland sure knows how to turn on a storm. The wind was whistling so raucously round the house I began to fret that windows would break or trees would be blown over.08 Aug 12:00 AM
