Authorities in quake-damaged Christchurch are looking to get the city's tourism industry back on track with a new "roadmap to recovery".

Cycling through Marlborough is picturesque, says Maria Slade, especially when there's wine at the end of the road.

Christchurch remains one of New Zealanders' favourite places to visit in the country despite the devastating February 22 earthquake, according to a survey released today.

Liz Light drops into a big black hole where trusting the ropes on the way down is one thing - and climbing back up is another.

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

The autumn school holidays have started, and Easter is next weekend - make the most of the last of the warm weather by going somewhere you've never been.

An historic home gives a feel for Marlborough's past, says Don Donovan.

Driving round the main Chatham island you see weka everywhere - in fact, they're a pest, writes Jim Eagles.

The dreams of two men called James meld to create a gift for the public. Liz Light reports.

Napier's Ahuriri district offers history with its coffee, says Matthew Wright.

Rating Tutukaka and the Welsh Pembrokeshire coast second-equal in a ranking of the world's finest coasts is a cop-out, says Anna Tuson.

Maritime New Zealand has launched an inquiry into the Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands vessel Excitor III after several passengers were injured, including one woman who had to spend 12 weeks in a body brace.

Auckland has been waiting many years for a public transport system with a transfer ticket.

Peter Calder heads west of Nelson and wonders what took him so long to get there.

Waitomo is world famous for its subterranean wonders but, as Anna Jones writes, there are plenty of treasures above ground too.

Diana Clement heads to Mangere Bridge for a day of cycling and fresh air in a lovely rural-type setting.

Ophir's elegant O'Connell bridge was built to last, says Don Donovan.

Matakauri Lodge offers royal treatment in a laidback setting, writes Michele Hewitson.

In a secret spot, restricted to visitors, Jim Eagles marvels at the elegant, isolated beauty of NZ's only flock of endangered white heron.

Latest figures show Auckland is the most popular destination for New Zealanders travelling within the country.

Liz Light follows Auckland's Domain sculpture walk.

Cate Foster and daughter circle the north in a weekend road trip that takes in food, history, craft and culture.

NZ's freshest designers set up camp in Dunedin's historic quarters, writes Catherine Smith.

Supporting tourism in Canterbury will help Christchurch get through bad times.

A mini-break to Great Barrier Island can combine luxury, solitude and adventure - as well as breathtaking scenery.

You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

Novice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.

Susan Edmunds takes to the water with a surf school - and manages to do without Piha Rescue.

A hands-on cooking school is a delight from paddock to plate, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Ancient forests and waterfalls are all part of a short trek through the Waitakeres, writes Danielle Wright.