TravelKaiwaka: Land of cheese and honeyCate Foster puts flowers in her hair and follows the hippie trail to the pukeko bridge and the charming Northland town of Kaiwaka.19 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelRotorua: Magical mystery tourAlex Tully and family test their wits and their funny bones at two Rotorua mazes.17 Aug 12:00 AM
LifestyleTekapo: Treat yourself to a day at the spaNew Zealand offers unique spa treatments, often at sites of thermal springs, writes Diana Clement.15 Aug 04:00 AM
TravelTe Aroha: Old world charmsEverything in Te Aroha harks back to another time, finds Rebecca Barry Hill.12 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelEngland rugby great: NZ is 'awesome'Former England captain Phil Vickery is encouraging the English rugby fans to make the trip to New Zealand.11 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelKingston Flyer back on trackCentral Otago's historic steam train the Kingston Flyer is back on track and should be carrying tourists again by October, says its new owner.11 Aug 07:09 PM
TravelUnforgettable blooming memoriesJim Eagles goes flora spotting on the wild and windy Chatham Islands.11 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: Access all (alpine) areasNo good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.08 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSunday Drive: Karioitahi BeachThe Manukau Harbour reaches its fingers far inland and you're still on the highway when the first mangrove-fringed estuaries hove into view.06 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelWhitianga: Soaking away winter bluesA Whitianga thermal spa is an instant de-stresser, writes Dionne Christian.05 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSouth Wairarapa: Untamed shipwreck coastPaul Rush takes a sea change along the shipwreck coast of southern Wairarapa.05 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: New horizons in creativityCath Fraser samples a Queenstown-based visitor activity aimed at unleashing the artist within.04 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland proves to be good valueAuckland has been ranked seventh in a list of the best value cities to visit by a US travel site.04 Aug 01:24 AM
TravelNZ's top lodges and hotels namedBoutique hotel on the edge of Christchurch's red zone among those singled out by <i>Travel + Leisure</i> magazine.02 Aug 10:41 PM
TravelRuakaka: Where the surf meets the turfAfter enjoying horse races on the beach at KareKare, Danielle Wright heads to Ruakaka to enjoy horse racing across from the beach.30 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelHamilton: A trip down memory laneHeading back to childhood haunts in Hamilton, plus taking in all the new hotspots, is a hit with the family. Gill South writes.29 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland food trail: World in a dayLibby Nicholson-Moon takes a food lover's adventure tour.29 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleWellington: Wow those taste buds in Wellers' burbsWhen it comes to fine food, the capital just keeps giving, discovers Kerri Jackson.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCruisers court NZ rugby fansAn 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.26 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelWhistling up a rare treatJim Eagles visits a nursery for the most endangered of our kiwi species.25 Jul 08:00 PM
TravelPeak season for winter travelWe visit Mt Ruapehu and Coronet Peak to find out what’s on offer this year.24 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelIt's all work in WaihiBronwyn Sell has the arduous task of eating her way around the hotspots of a wintry beachside town, with interludes of hot pooling and a ride on a Harley.22 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelTravel diaries: Discover the most fashionable mid-winter escapesThree of <I>Viva</I>'s favourite fashion girls share their stylish mid-winter holiday escapes.20 Jul 02:00 AM
TravelStewart Island: Delights of a dodgy jettyChris Samsara visits a rugged spot that has been heaven to some and hell to others.20 Jul 12:00 AM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles:</i> Fly to Auckland, then catch a busIf you're looking for a cheap holiday in New Zealand then Auckland is the place to go.18 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelQueenstown: Who needs snow when you have this?Kieran Nash visited Queenstown before last week's dumping of snow, and still found plenty to keep him thrilled and chilled.17 Jul 11:30 PM
TravelSunday drive: Firth of ThamesA coastal road south of Auckland has Cate Foster in a flap.17 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelAuckland: I'll take the high roadDonna McIntyre puts her best foot forward and takes the scenic route through Auckland on a Coast to Coast walk.16 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelSpeed thrills in RotoruaSue Baxalle and family enjoy an adrenalin-packed weekend with a few hairy moments.15 Jul 05:30 PM
TourismFive-star hotel planned for top waterfront spotA 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.13 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelQueenstown: Relax like a RomanElizabeth Binning exchanges adventure for luxury in a Queenstown hideaway.13 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelLonely Planet: Christchurch again 'a valid destination'Christchurch "is back on its feet as far as welcoming travellers" and is still worth a two or three day visit.12 Jul 07:51 PM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles:</i> Tightening rules for campers a fine planIs the threat of a $200 instant fine going to deter the feckless minority of free campers?11 Jul 08:00 PM
TravelVintage pub's boutique claims grossly misleading, says guestAn old central Auckland pub has attracted visitors by advertising itself as a "boutique hotel".11 Jul 05:30 PM
