Milford Track: All-star rangers
Milford Track: All-star rangers

Justine Tyerman meets an all-star cast on the Milford Track.

Kia ora: Mapua
Kia ora: Mapua

Origin of name: Mapua means "abundance" or "prolific". Population: About 3500, including the Mahana Hills area. Where…

Four of the most fun things in Bay of Plenty
Four of the most fun things in Bay of Plenty

What's a Blokart? Essentially it's a land sailing gizmo, a wind powered go-kart. Super easy to drive and great fun.

New Zealand: Plenty to see in the Bay
New Zealand: Plenty to see in the Bay

A trip south leaves a glowing impression on Elisabeth Easther.

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Kia ora: Cambridge
Kia ora: Cambridge

Origin of name: Known as Kemureti in Maori, while in pre-colonial times, the pa here was called Horitiu…

Waiheke: Walks for wine

Justine Tyerman manages to leave Waiheke with her limbs intact after spending Easter - but not a fortune - on the island…

Taranaki: Riding the coastal walkway

Catherine Smith pedals Taranaki's seafront, stopping along the way.

Meeting Ms Milford

Justine Tyerman joins the Milford Track fan club.

Tapapakanga: Carefree coastal camping
Tapapakanga: Carefree coastal camping

Tent, sheltered swims and G&Ts provide Jane Binsley's family with Tapapakanga tranquillity.

Daytripper: Put your skates on

Donna McIntyre and kids glide across the ice at Mission Bay.

Canterbury: Where the wine flows

The wonderful Waipara Valley produces remarkable handcrafted classic wines, writes Paul Rush.

The road's your oyster

Trundling along in a camper van, Elisabeth Easther and family take in some of Rotorua's stellar attractions.

Daytripper: Island in the sun

Danielle Wright and family discover life is laid-back on Rakino Island.

Kia ora: Morrinsville
Kia ora: Morrinsville

Origin of name: The land was bought from Wiremu Tamihana in the late 19th century by the Morrin brothers…

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Kia ora: Waitomo
Kia ora: Waitomo

Origin of name: Maori for "stream that flows into the hole in the ground". Population: In the village, fewer than 300…

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Kia ora: Geraldine
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