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Romantic Russell delivers on all its promises
Rachel Grunwell finds plenty to keep her busy on a weekend in Russell.
South Canterbury: What Butler saw
Far from the beaten track is a land where the wind is master, writes Fergus Blakiston.
Queenstown: Southern classic
A Queenstown hotel treats its guests to epicurean delights sourced on its doorstep, finds Morgan Tait.
Nelson: Art for art's sake
Matt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season.
Full steam ahead on tour of the nation
Travelling the length of the country by train is a unique way to enjoy New Zealand.
Taumarunui: If you go down to the woods today
Elisabeth Easther finally knocks off the other half of the Timber Trail.
Hunkering down in paradise
Justine Tyerman saves on the international airfares and finds luxury accommodation just 45 minutes' drive from Auckland for a family reunion.
Kia ora: Fox Glacier township
Thousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Ski south: The run down on the slopes
Leah McLennan looks at what's big and what's new on the Otago skifields.
Bar/fly: Dunedin
Nothing re-awakens the Scot inside you like the aroma of a smoky whisky, finds Peter Feeney.
Five of the best autumn kayak trips
Glassy water, still days, what could be more serene than a paddle?
Catching the drift of kayaks
Kayaking trips from Matiatia on Waiheke can be an adventure for the whole family, discovers Donna McIntyre.
Otago: Southern seasons
No matter what the weather's doing, Pamela Wade finds entertainment in Southland and Central Otago.
South Island: Taking a trip on the slow train
Patrice Gaffaney enjoys the pleasures of a day-long TranzAlpine rail trip through the scenic wonders of the Southern Alps.
Auckland: Ferociously fearsome fun
Prehistory's meatiest monsters are hanging out with nature's most ethereal critters - butterflies, writes Dionne Christian.
Kia ora: Glenorchy
It's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Wairarapa: Kiwis' own great stone icon
Paul Rush visits a site where Maori legend and ancient architecture collide to remind us of our shared heritage.
Classic foodie road trip
A spectacular showcase of flavours from Hawkes Bay launches the winter, writes Catherine Smith.
Auckland: Best fishing spots
According to the fishers' calendar, this weekend's tides and moon mean good fishing. Find a spot and throw out a line for an early morning or evening catch.
Flight check: Invercargill to Stewart Island
Shandelle Battersby flies Stewart Island Flights to New Zealand's third island.
Map: Canterbury skifields
From heliskiing at Mt Hutt to the fun, family atmosphere of the intimate club fields, Canterbury's skifields offer much within an easy drive from Christchurch.
Flying high over Waiheke
A bird's eye view is your reward when you take to the skies above Waiheke, discovers Helen van Berkel.
Hamilton: Up the garden path
From flowers to knitted veges, Hamilton is a garden city, writes Danielle Wright.
Kia ora: Edgecumbe
Elisabeth Easther finds this Bay of Plenty farming hub is well worth exploring.
Top five reasons to visit Christchurch
The Garden City's slow but steady rebirth is welcomed by Megan Singleton.