Danielle Wright shows her son Auckland's volcanic history.

New Zealand's landscape is home to many active and dormant volcanoes.

This charming Waikato town proves a great choice for a weekend away, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Don your life jacket for jet boat thrills.

Belinda Henley discovers a unique five-star accommodation offering on a working high country farm near Wanaka.

Air New Zealand is slashing its cheapest standard fares for major domestic routes from September 1.

With its ever-unfolding ranges of thick primordial forest, Te Urewera is a treasure.

Diana Clement explores parts of the restored Puketapapa Coast.

Danielle Wright takes a look at NZ's more unusual accommodation options.

Clear, pollution-free skies has resulted in New Zealand beating Australia in an ultimate travel bucket list comprised by an influential news website.

Paul Rush takes a time travel journey through Fiordland's twilight zone.

Whangarei's centre does away with the staid image of art, writes Jim Eagles.

The hectic pace of Auckland seems a million miles away as I idly watch a lone duck disappear around a bend in the river.

Danielle Wright stays overnight at Auckland Zoo and finds the children and zoo animals on their best behaviour.

Belinda Henley checks out the latest development for adrenaline junkies at Queenstown's Shotover Canyon Swing.

Abby Gillies laps up the idyllic sights and flavours of Wanaka.

Joanna Mathers finds plenty to keep her happy away from the slopes.

Want to play in the snow but do something other than skiing? Danielle Wright is spoiled for choice around the South Island.

Mountain Scene editor Ryan Keen shares an insider's guide to having fun on the cheap in New Zealand's premier resort town.

Surely I can't be the only New Zealander to arrive on Stewart Island and become hooked on bird watching?

Danielle Wright looks at the resurgence of Matariki events in this month-long celestial celebration.

Catherine Smith swaps the suburbs for the city and enjoys a foretaste of her dream future.

The historic 98-year-old inner-city pools open again after a $15.8m makeover.

Sophie Bond meets a man involved in preparing a feast for Maori New Year, which is marked by the rise of the star cluster Matariki and the sighting of the new moon.

Ewan McDonald gets a glimpse into how the other half lives when he checks in for a night of pop star-style pampering.

An ice rink in Auckland's Aotea Square is opening tonight, three days ahead of schedule.

Jim Eagles visits the Whangarei Town Basin and discovers a thriving focal point for all sorts of crafts.

Elizabeth Binning's youngster falls for a speeding lullaby in Fiordland National Park.

The small town of Kawhia has plenty to offer those interested in our origins, finds Dionne Christian.