Abby Gillies laps up the idyllic sights and flavours of Wanaka.

Heading down south by motorhome to the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow is a nostalgic, and pie-filled, journey for pilot Michael Walsh.

We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.

Julie Symons and her fiancé take to the air in magnificent flying machines.

Two UK honeymooners lost everything after their campervan was broken into in Auckland, but all they want back is their wedding photos.