Four times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.

A weekend in Hawkes Bay was timed well for the food and wine festival, writes Catherine Smith.

Magnificent formations on the Chathams deserve their own tales, writes Jim Eagles.

It's never too early for your children to become social climbers, writes Alex Tully.

Retreat to a beachside paradise with conversation and craft, writes Amanda Linnell.

Bedbugs are back - experts say a plague is affecting hotels, apartments and student housing.

The skiing outlook for the upcoming school holidays is better than it was, but what is really needed is a snow storm.

Good things take time, as Danielle Wright discovers on an Overlander scenic train trip to Wellington.

A bitterly cold southerly from the Antarctic will sweep up the country this week, bringing snow to all skifields.

Good food and wine reward your exertions on a new Waiheke track, writes Donna McIntyre.

Queenstown's tourism industry has been given a huge boost with the opening of two Hilton-operated hotels.

Here we go again. Another call to designate an enclave of Auckland "Chinatown".

New Zealand's highest peak is a magnificent sight even on a cloudy day, writes Jim Eagles.

There are of course dozens of wineries around Lake Dunstan, but I had decided to focus on the Gibbston Valley area.

Rugby World Cup fans wanting to hire campervans face a shock.

Statistics New Zealand yesterday reported visitor numbers for the year ended May were up 1 per cent to 2.5 million.

This book was honoured as the best pictorial book in this year's Cathay Pacific Travel Media Awards and it's easy to see why.

Diana Clement grabs a cheap weekend in the Central North Island.

Tauranga is making a name for itself as a serious foodie destination, writes Catherine Smith.

At one desk, a hotel room will cost about $600 a night. A few steps away, an identical room will be just $99 a night.

This meticulously renovated 1876 pub attracts the crowds - some arriving by boat to tie up at the jetty.

One of New Zealand's top hotels has been largely downgraded to a two star hotel, with prices starting from $99 per night.

Sheep-stealer James Mackenzie's hideaway is stunningly beautiful, writes Jim Eagles, and the food is equally stunning.

Industry sources are warning that the volcanic ash cloud's impact on the tourism sector will be serious if the disruptions continue much longer.

Danielle Wright discovers the dramatic drive to Manukau Heads Lighthouse along a winding road through Awhitu Peninsula.

Efforts are rewarded on a group kayaking trip by gorgeous sights and a hearty lunch. Andy Kenworthy joins in.

Danielle Wright finds the blustery conditions and loudness of the ocean strangely soothing on a weekend break at Bethells Beach Cottages.

NZ tourism operators are concerned about the effect Kiwis' overseas holidays are having at home.

Hot springs at Lake Tarawera are a reminder of the area's volcanic history, writes Alex Robertson.

A bill aimed at changing the nasty habits of some freedom campers passed its first reading in Parliament today.