TravelMagic MangonuiDanielle Wright walks through history in a picturesque seaside village in the Far North.17 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelVisiting Middle-earth in New ZealandStanding in front of a round green door, set into a cheery hillside, I half expect to see Gandalf the Grey and Bilbo Baggins wandering up the footpath.13 Dec 12:00 AM
TravelOamaru: Fresh taste of vintage charmCatherine Smith falls for Oamaru's Victorian township and modern food.12 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelHidden gems: Palmerston NorthThe Dullsville reputation is busted by a museum with wow factor and a cool city centre.12 Dec 03:00 AM
TravelNorthland: Four of the best northern highlightsIf the Far North is on your list of places to go, here are a few suggestions to add a bit more excitement to your break, including dolphins, spirits and the deep blue sea.08 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelHidden gems: HamiltonIt may be the butt of many a joke, but Colin Hogg can't wait to get back to the city Aucklanders love to hate.06 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelMt Aspiring: Tackling the Rob Roy trackJustine Tyerman writes of her love affair with a place deep in the Mt Aspiring National Park.05 Dec 01:00 AM
TravelHamilton: Waikato's sweet spotAlexia Santamaria finds there is more than enough to keep both parents and kids happy on a day trip to Hamilton.01 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelPirongia: The enchanting forestDionne Christian finds activities for all ages in Pirongia and its surrounds.30 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelChristchurch: Conspicuous resumptionFor two years we have seen images of Christchurch, a broken city. Ewan McDonald visits a community picking up the pieces.29 Nov 12:30 AM
TravelMatakana: Following the Collectables TrailHead north and hit the Collectables Trail.28 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelPrepping for a Coromandel hen's partySo you've been tasked with organising a hen's party ... one option is fleeing the city and swapping novelty cakes and forced craziness for a weekend of fun and pampering.26 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Kia ora and welcome to 1950s BritainSitting in Auckland in 2012, 1950s Britain looks a bit dull - the Beatles hadn't even been formed let alone discovered acid, writes Winston Aldworth.26 Nov 08:30 PM
TravelWaiheke: A taste of what's to comeAhead of the food and wine additions to the summer Headland Sculpture on the Gulf, Catherine Smith gets a taste of what's to come.23 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelKepler Track: Lake to lakeJustine Tyerman learns to love snakes on the Kepler Track.22 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelWaikato: Port worth a callElisabeth Easther travels back in time to a sleepy town at the end of the Waikato River.17 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelWaikato: Taupo turns it onWarmer weather brings a new energy for experiencing the great outdoors. Great Lake Taupo will not disappoint, writes Donna Jarden.16 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelNZ named best holiday spotNew Zealand is the best holiday spot in the world, according to Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper.15 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelWellington: In search of the KiwiSeeing a little spotted kiwi, referred to as a kiwi pukupuku in Maori, in the semi-wild is a very special thing. Not only are they adorably fluffy, they're rare.15 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelTiritiri Matangi: Little piece of bird heavenSpring is the perfect time to enjoy the conservation success story that is Tiritiri Matangi Island, finds Cate Foster.12 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelWarkworth: Dog tales, shear joyDionne Christian heads to Warkworth with the family to enjoy a sunny day at SheepWorld.10 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelHauraki Rail Trail: Having a gorgeous timeElisabeth Easther becomes 'spokes woman' for the joys of the Hauraki Rail Trail.09 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ seeks Hobbit tourist magicFrom a giant, bug-eyed Gollum sculpture looming over passengers at Wellington Airport to promotional banners covering the facades of entire office blocks, the upcoming <i>The Hobbit</i> movie is impossible to ignore in New Zealand.06 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelWaiheke: Off to a flying startOvercoming her fears, Donna McIntyre tackles Waiheke's latest adrenalin buzz.02 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelKepler Track: Lake to lakeJustine Tyerman learns to love snakes on the Kepler Track.31 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelRoughing it on the RouteburnJustine Tyerman writes of her "conversion" on the Routeburn Track.29 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: Great Kiwi road tripClassic NZ coastline, lush bush and old-fashioned holiday camp fun - Danielle Wright takes a campervan tour around the Coromandel.28 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelMt Cook: Silence and wonder in the mountainsIt's hard not to be distracted by the scenery on the road to Aoraki Mt Cook, writes Josie Dale.24 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelLonely Planet boost for ChchChristchurch's determination to rise from the rubble has been richly rewarded with a spot in Lonely Planet's top 10 cities worldwide to visit in 2013.23 Oct 03:00 AM
