Kapiti Island has gone to the birds and Jim Eagles reckons that's what makes a stay on this nature reserve so rewarding.

Avoid the pre-Christmas madness and invest in some healthy healing time on Waiheke Island.

There's plenty more to do than just ski in this Central Otago town, reports Shandelle Battersby.

A survey has revealed Kiwi travellers' biggest hygiene fears.

Donna McIntyre sets out in search of the Hauraki Gulf's bounty on a fishing charter boat.

Danielle Wright finds it's the simple, rather than most expensive, things in life that create the best family holidays.

Danielle Wright spends a weekend in a regional park and discovers that having nothing to do can be a very good thing.

A new book checks out 70 outlets sure to delight coffee-lovers, writes Jim Eagles.

Air New Zealand has this morning slashed its cheapest domestic airfares by up to $10 as it launches new low-cost seats.

A meander to Whangaparaoa makes for a perfect Sunday, finds Helen van Berkel.

It doesn't take long for the creative and picturesque charms of Northland's west coast to enrapture Kirsten Warner.

Neville Peat laps up a rafting trip on the Clarence River in North Canterbury.

There's no excuse for not exploring Rangitoto, finds Cate Foster.

The spot named New Zealand's best secret camping spot by NZ Herald Travel readers has been revealed.

A weekend on a South Canterbury farm charms Sheriden Rhodes.

Forty containers have now been lifted off the stricken cargo ship Rena, aground off the Bay Of Plenty coast.

Fine wine, great food, pretty cycle trails ... Mangere has it all, finds Catherine Smith.

Looking for some inspiration for your summer holidays? Readers have suggested some of their favourite NZ campgrounds.

The small historic Northland town of Russell has plenty to offer for a summer getaway, writes Susan Edmunds.

A wing and a prayer won't get you to the beach on time, says Liz Dobson

Beauty abounds where once there was sewage and sludge, finds Liz Light.

Southern shores of Manukau Harbour top popularity stakes.

Waiheke's sculpture trail is but a starting point for a day of admiring glorious views.

Liz Light gets in touch with farming New Zealand at the Canterbury A&P Show.

It costs $10,000 a night - but the cream of Auckland hoteliers are calling the Pullman Hotel's new presidential suite a "marketing gimmick".

Our city has much to offer chefs with an Asian persuasion, writes Alexia Santamaria.

A winery tour by horseback is a good reintroduction to horse-riding, finds Claire McCall.

Pioneer brothers created a memorial to a wrecked ship, says Raewyn Court.

Paul Rush explores the pink-tinged, sculptured coasts of Coromandel.

Massive public demand for Christchurch red zone bus tours overloaded phone lines this morning.