Recognition just proves what Coasters have always known, says local mayor.

Elisabeth Easther explores the Big River Town.

Rotorua has a range of activities for a mother and daughter weekend away.

Piha has much to offer besides Lion Rock and wild surf and, as it's only 40km from central Auckland, it’s an ideal location for a long weekend away, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Elisabeth Easther explores why the 'Pearl of the South' deserves its name.

On a rail trip from the capital, Pamela Wade is enraptured by the North Island's emerald green beauty and looming mountains.

New Zealand's rail lines have something for everyone.

Auckland has been rated one of the world's top 10 cities to visit by travel bible Lonely Planet.

Taking time out to explore Rotorua, Nadia Lim discovers the joys of trout fishing.

Barney McDonald enjoys the taste of a Cloudy Bay experience.

Waiheke is New Zealand's most densely populated island with 83.58 people a square kilometre, and is the third most heavily populated after the North and South Islands.

Adventure capital Queenstown has a quiet appeal, writes Cate Foster.

A flock of marvellous distractions await you at The Farm, writes Diana Balham.

The UK's Daily Telegraph asked NZ Prime Minister John Key, about Queenstown, including his favourite sights, hotels, bars and restaurants.

Danielle Wright follows the tour buses to a sheep and beef farm in Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.

Danielle Wright spends a family weekend with nature.

Hauraki Adventurer and documentary maker Gus Roxburgh shares what he loves about our closest national park, the Hauraki Gulf.

Queenstown has come out on top in a poll of Tripadvisor website users.

Danielle Wright discovers small-town seaside charms on a weekend away in Raglan.

Elisabeth Easther discovers a gem of a town in Northland where the train runs down the middle of the main street.

A steamy weekend in Whakatane has to include a visit to New Zealand’s most inhospitable island, writes Paul Rush.

Queenstown has a wide range of exciting activities on offer, discover Spy editors Andy Pickering and Ricardo Simich.

A steamy weekend in Whakatane has to include a visit to New Zealand’s most inhospitable island.

There's much hilarity when Jane Binsley takes her daughter skiing for the first time.

Blenheim, named for a battle, is a peaceful oasis, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther finds New Zealand's former capital is still a capital place.

Elisabeth Easther checks out the wine and produce in the Gateway to North Canterbury.

Jill Malcolm uncovers six of New Zealand's best motorhome destinations in some of the remotest regions of the country.

Tramper's instinct proves more reliable than GPS in high country, writes Martin Johnston.

Donna McIntyre escapes the city on a campervan holiday.