Te Anau: Sounds and looks 'magnifico'
Beautiful mountains and lakes make Kiwi roadtrip a classic, writes Josie Dale.
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Silverdale: Snow much fun
Danielle Wright and family take a spin on Snowplanet's newest offering: snow tubes.
Franklin: Road trip to Awhitu Peninsula
Andy Kenworthy and his young family find a luxury motorhome ticks all the boxes for their weekend on the Awhitu peninsula.
Mt Tongariro tracks to be reopened
Officials are looking at reopening tracks which have been closed since the mountain's eruption.
Sipping your way around New Zealand
Diana Plater follows the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail from Hawke's Bay to Marlborough.
Wellington: Culinary feat turns boys to men
Greg Dixon triumphs in a shucking showdown with Marlborough oysters.
Wanaka: Cold play
Danielle Wright finally graduates off the bunny slope, with the help of a bicycle on three skis.
A new zippy way to explore
A new eco-tourism operation offers a different perspective on our native forestry.
Pirongia: Waikato's frontier town
Pirongia has a rich history but as Dionne Christian discovers, on multiple trips, it is a present-day delight too.
West Auckland: Sweet isolation
Danielle Wright discovers what locals have long known: winter is the best time to visit a west coast beach.
Three of the best... wild west coast beaches
We all love Piha, Bethells and Muriwai, regular haunts for many of us. But how about trying a different stretch of western sand.
Otago: Breathless in Skippers Canyon
A journey along this 'Lord of the Rings' road can leave you on edge, writes Paul Rush.
Silent for decades, Tongariro shows it can still kick ash
Only hours after Judy Bailey completed the Tongariro Crossing, the volcano awoke from its century-long slumber...
Woodhill Forest: Having a high old time
Danielle Wright gets into the swing of things at a forest adventure park.
Interest in Tongariro Alpine Crossing erupts
Interest in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has gone "through the roof" since Mount Tongariro erupted on Monday night.
Wacky 'Naki reveals its treasure
A larger-than-life old seadog shows Pamela Wade Taranaki's jolly side.
Pioneers of Fiordland
Dedicated pioneers created Fiordland's colourful heritage in a hostile environment, writes Paul Rush.
Auckland: A dip into nature
Sarah Lawrence and son leave the Xbox behind for the great outdoors, with a rewarding soak at day's end.
Three of the best... natural hot pools
We love finding ourselves in hot water, at least hot water of the literal sort. Cold air, hot springs - nature we dig you.
West coast treatment
There's a spot in Waiuku where your troubles are kneaded away, writes Eveline Harvey.
Family fun in the tall timber
Alex Tully finds Whakarewarewa Forest's bike trails easier than expected.
Dining out in Queenstown
Belinda Henley samples of the resort town's newest foodie offerings... and some old favourites.
Central North Island: Alpine luxury
Edward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.
Four of the best... volcanoes
New Zealand's landscape is home to many active and dormant volcanoes.
Waikato: Colourful Cambridge
This charming Waikato town proves a great choice for a weekend away, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Otago: High country luxury
Belinda Henley discovers a unique five-star accommodation offering on a working high country farm near Wanaka.
Air New Zealand cuts its domestic air fares
Air New Zealand is slashing its cheapest standard fares for major domestic routes from September 1.
Into the Ureweras
With its ever-unfolding ranges of thick primordial forest, Te Urewera is a treasure.
Wacky weekends: Unusual New Zealand accommodation options
Danielle Wright takes a look at NZ's more unusual accommodation options.
Four of the best... Auckland waterfront walks
Fresh air, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, what's not to like?