Cate Foster puts flowers in her hair and follows the hippie trail to the pukeko bridge and the charming Northland town of Kaiwaka.

Alex Tully and family test their wits and their funny bones at two Rotorua mazes.

New Zealand offers unique spa treatments, often at sites of thermal springs, writes Diana Clement.

Everything in Te Aroha harks back to another time, finds Rebecca Barry Hill.

Former England captain Phil Vickery is encouraging the English rugby fans to make the trip to New Zealand.

Central Otago's historic steam train the Kingston Flyer is back on track and should be carrying tourists again by October, says its new owner.

Jim Eagles goes flora spotting on the wild and windy Chatham Islands.

No good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.

The Manukau Harbour reaches its fingers far inland and you're still on the highway when the first mangrove-fringed estuaries hove into view.

Cath Fraser samples a Queenstown-based visitor activity aimed at unleashing the artist within.

Auckland has been ranked seventh in a list of the best value cities to visit by a US travel site.

Boutique hotel on the edge of Christchurch's red zone among those singled out by Travel + Leisure magazine.

After enjoying horse races on the beach at KareKare, Danielle Wright heads to Ruakaka to enjoy horse racing across from the beach.

Heading back to childhood haunts in Hamilton, plus taking in all the new hotspots, is a hit with the family. Gill South writes.

Libby Nicholson-Moon takes a food lover's adventure tour.

When it comes to fine food, the capital just keeps giving, discovers Kerri Jackson.

An 11-deck cruise ship arriving for the Rugby World Cup has been forced to slash prices by half in a bid to spark interest among Kiwis.

Jim Eagles visits a nursery for the most endangered of our kiwi species.

Three of Viva's favourite fashion girls share their stylish mid-winter holiday escapes.

Chris Samsara visits a rugged spot that has been heaven to some and hell to others.

If you're looking for a cheap holiday in New Zealand then Auckland is the place to go.

Kieran Nash visited Queenstown before last week's dumping of snow, and still found plenty to keep him thrilled and chilled.

A coastal road south of Auckland has Cate Foster in a flap.

Donna McIntyre puts her best foot forward and takes the scenic route through Auckland on a Coast to Coast walk.

Sue Baxalle and family enjoy an adrenalin-packed weekend with a few hairy moments.

A five-star, 300-room hotel will fill former America's Cup sites on one of the most valuable pieces of waterside property in the country.

Elizabeth Binning exchanges adventure for luxury in a Queenstown hideaway.

Christchurch "is back on its feet as far as welcoming travellers" and is still worth a two or three day visit.

Is the threat of a $200 instant fine going to deter the feckless minority of free campers?

An old central Auckland pub has attracted visitors by advertising itself as a "boutique hotel".