It's not just the hills that are alive with music on this continent...

Renew your sense of childish wonder with a holiday at one of these leafy getaways.

These European festivals are hot property.

Eveline Harvey takes a short hop over the Hauraki Gulf.

Eveline Harvey takes in the serenity and starry skies while staying at a Napier vineyard.

Eveline Harvey gets more air time than anticipated en route to Hawke's Bay.

Queenstown-based photographer Vaughan Brookfield knows a thing or two about embracing travel and capturing the moment.

A huge new body of water on their property wasn't part of their plan, but these North Canterbury farmers want to make hay while the sun shines.

NZ places where earthquakes or volcanic activity have changed the landscape forever.

Eveline Harvey finds magic above and below ground in Waitomo.

Eveline Harvey and her family fly UA1431 across the Pacific.

Still trying to come up with the perfect gift for Father's Day? Perhaps what he'd like most is a break from the rat race.

We round up some of the United States' must-see wilderness sites.

Why we should register our travel plans? Eveline Harvey asks Mfat's Lyndal Walker ...

Truth really is stranger than fiction when you're giving away a tropical paradise, writes Eveline Harvey.

Opito was worth the journey, even if Eveline Harvey didn't get to sample its scallops.

A friendly Aussie convinces Eveline Harvey to try out his local, and she likes the vibe.

Eveline Harvey enjoys a babymoon break in the heart of the city.

Eveline Harvey samples some of the gourmet highlights on offer in Noosa.

You can't go past great food with a side of opera, says Eveline Harvey.

Singer's on-stage proposal caps a magical night.

Audience drawn into a real-life opera as tenor proposes to his girlfriend on stage.

Eveline Harvey's family holiday is hit by the tantrum-gastro-injury trifecta.

Eveline Harvey and her family check into a well-appointed apartment in Central Otago.

Italian tenor delivers a crowd-pleasing recital of opera arias and popular love songs.

Eveline Harvey stays at a largely quiet spot alongside a picturesque Queensland river.

Climb aboard a carriage to appreciate a potter's decades-long labour of love.

Eveline Harvey takes a domestic hop up Australia's east coast aboard QF520.

Eveline Harvey explores some lesser-known California hot spots.

No continent is left out in this roll call of diverse and wonderful sites.

Let's be honest, we all want to brag a little bit when we're on holiday.

Planning your next holiday already? These websites may come in handy.

Do you know your Swedes from your Swiss?

More than 75,000 people had their say in deciding the winners of this year's awards.

Recognition just proves what Coasters have always known, says local mayor.

Snowdon Forest doesn't have the same level of conservation protection as a national park.

There's a spot in Waiuku where your troubles are kneaded away, writes Eveline Harvey.

Pregnant women should check their travel insurance policy before embarking on a babymoon.

Would we have been as accommodating of the annual throng as the Turkish people have been?

The cold snap has laid the base for a positive start to this year's ski season.

It's the plane the world has been talking about for years... and now it's almost here.

Eveline Harvey is awed by the splendour of a world-renowned national park.

Rotorua's geothermal marvels are just as impressive after a long absence.

Dreaming of an international break? Here are some World Travel Awards-inspired ideas.

Heading to the beach for a few days' camping is no longer enough, according to survey.

Travel guide publisher offers its latest Christchurch & Canterbury content for free.

Big Splash ride couples wet-and-wild adventure with a serious ecological message.

New book about touring New Zealand in a motorhome is packed with handy hints.

The friendly staff at nzherald.co.nz share their favourite holiday spots.

Those with children are increasingly looking to cruises for family-friendly holidays.

Optional feature on Air NZ's new Airpoints cards could revolutionise the travel industry.

The quest for a good night's sleep when flying is a subject that gets people fired up.

Queenstown and Southern Lakes has been named one of Lonely Planet's top 10 regions to visit next year.

Not wanting to watch a game of rugby is hardly an unfamiliar concept to me.

It's tough being a rugby novice five weeks into a Rugby World Cup tournament.

World Monuments Fund identifies 67 cultural heritage sites in need of preservation.

I've been astounded, once again, at how quickly the mood of this nation can alter when one of our sporting heroes is injured.

Air New Zealand has been named the leading airline in Australasia for the third year running.

One of the hardest things about not having been a rugby fan has been missing out on the collective conversations this country has whenever a big game crops up.

Many things about rugby may still be unclear to me, but there was no doubt which team I was supporting in this clash.

Honeymoon flight the perfect opportunity to try out Air New Zealand's Skycouch innovation.

I know a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but I'm going to put my neck on the line here and say that I think the Welsh were robbed.

nzherald.co.nz reporter Eveline Harvey thought she would be able to ignore this Rugby World Cup circus. She was wrong.

Read our live blogging coverage of this year's New Zealand's Next Top Model competition, live at the World show.

Our team will be live from Halsey Street all week, bringing you photos, videos and comment as the action unfolds.

The models' first challenge back on home soil turns out to be the long-expected 'go see'.

Tears, fainting spells and the verbalisation of some of the girls' insecurities made for a particularly emotional elimination.

The ten finalists in this year's Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition have been announced.

Eveline Harvey takes a look at some of the treats being dished up at this year's show.

Today marks the start of the inaugural Auckland Restaurant Month, an 18-day event involving more than 60 central city eateries.

New Zealand's aspiring fashion designers have just a few more days to submit their entries for this year's Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition.

The latest in a series of Air NZ promotional videos featuring US celebrities and the Jim Henson Company-created puppet Rico, has been released.

Air New Zealand been named best airline in the Australia-Pacific region for the second year running.

A large aftershock which rattled Canterbury this morning caused stock to fall from shelves and forced some shops to close, but did not cause any significant damage.

We live-blogged the royal wedding as it happened. You can replay the memorable event by clicking into the box below.

Jetlagged contestants at the 42 Below Cocktail World Cup were given an adrenaline-filled introduction to their week in Queenstown yesterday.

Qantas has announced that its international fuel surcharges will increase again next week.

Eveline Harvey explores the Mandurah area in Western Australia.