Danielle Wright takes a look at the gymnastics-based sports growing in leaps and bounds.

Diving into a book is treasured time all to yourself, but first you have to find that brilliant book.

On the streets, in the parks and galleries, Auckland has a wealth of art treasures to seek out.

Cold nights are lit up with fire breathers, tin lanterns and fluorescent faces, finds Catherine Smith.

Singing skeleton puppets, free family workshops and historic swimming baths... Danielle Wright finds plenty to do on a city day out with her family.

Head to some of these local gems next time you're visiting the peninsula.

In honour of Matariki, Danielle Wright rounds up activities that everyone can enjoy, from twilight bush walks to narrated waka sailings.

The sheer pleasure of gliding around the rink is worth the falls, discovers Elisabeth Easther.

Blame it on the cycleways, the artwork and the market, but cycling advocate Barbara Cuthbert just can't stay away.

The sky is the limit as a Northland town turns on the charm for a winter festival, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Small town New Zealand does wonderful and whacky to keep up our winter spirits.

Dionne Christian discovers Auckland's full of fantastic holiday fun - with cool activities that are easy on the pocket.

Sick of shopping and with time to explore before the next great meal, Catherine Smith walked her feet off exploring some of Sydney's culture highlights.

Head to this wonderful part of Waikato for encounters with llamas, a dose of Kiwiana and scenic bush hikes galore.

Elisabeth Easther takes an affectionate look at some stalwarts of colonial tourism that still stand tall today.

Danielle Wright takes her family in search of small, hairy footprints on a movie location tour in Piopio.

A need for speed keeps cyclists riding to stay upright at the velodrome, writes Chris Daniels.

Hit these city trails and go exploring on your bike.

Get out the gumboots and spades, urges Dionne Christian, and plant natives to spruce up the region's parks.

Danielle Wright connects with a group of special children getting active on horseback.

Ride golf carts, horses or canoes to explore this wonderful area ... or get going on foot.

Danielle Wright discovers clubs happy to welcome you in out of the cold.

Five of our most acclaimed writers tell us about the books that changed their lives.

The snapper are well fed andDonna McIntyre has a bonding experience on the harbour.

In honour of the royal visit, Danielle Wright tracks down the best of British in Auckland.

Paddle your way and around the City of Sails.