TravelMahurangi Harbour: Catch of the day by kayakFresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.20 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelFlorida: A wizard day outShelley Bridgeman and her daughter discover Harry Potter's world has been recreated in sunny Florida.17 Nov 09:00 PM
TravelPiha: Plunging in to darknessCanyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.12 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelNorth Otago: Back to basics in high-country tranquillityThis working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.09 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelSwitzerland: A breathtaking experienceMeandering goats, cow bells and jaw-droppingly beautiful views bemuse Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson in the Swiss Alps.01 Nov 09:30 PM
TravelScared stiff at SpookersA haunted scream park in Franklin is not for the faint-hearted, writes Jacqueline Smith.29 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelTongariro National Park: A mountainous escapeDiana Clement and a friend took two long weekends away from men and children to discover the tracks of Tongariro National Park.22 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Beauty on our doorstepThere are many parts of Auckland worth exploring at sea level, discovers Kirsten Warner.20 Oct 04:30 PM
CyclingThe ride of your lifeThe Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a mammoth event. Phil Taylor shares his experience.16 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelLondon: Back to reality after a 27,000km journeyAs the 51st Traverse team complete their epic journey, Rob Gray looks ahead to new adventures.12 Oct 03:11 AM
TravelWoodhill Forest: Fun among the treetopsThe courses run by Tree Adventures at Woodhill Forest can prove just as much of a fun challenge for adults as for kids. Kirsten Warner gave it a try.09 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelArawata Bill's stomping groundJill Worrall explores the region that was home to the legendary bushman and prospector.05 Oct 03:30 AM
TravelRotorua: Feeling the big squeezeRotorua has a host of new activities, making it even more of a destination for a weekend away. Anna Jones investigates.01 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelExploring Turkmenistan's enigmatic capital"Ashgabat", our guide Dima said slowly, choosing his words carefully between mouthfuls of steaming meat pie, "is paradise".01 Oct 02:50 AM
TravelGetting a rush from Taupo's fallsFast boats, helicopter views and thundering water - the central plateau provides adrenalin galore, writes Beck Vass.30 Sep 04:30 PM
TravelFive of the best... horse treksSaddle up with a friend, your partner, or the kids these holidays. Some of these facilities also offer school holiday camps.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi beats Everest of sailingFifty-seven years after Sir Edmund Hillary scaled Everest, Kiwi sailor Graeme Kendall has knocked another bastard off.25 Sep 05:30 PM
SportFive of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalinGet your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.22 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelIndonesia: Playing with fireThe power of Krakatoa is awe-inspiring, writes Michael Travers.22 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelNepal: Everest trek a real treatMark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.22 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelPoronui: Wilderness at the top of its gameCity dweller Janna Hamilton gets out of her comfort zone, spending a weekend getting wild in Poronui - albeit with a large dose of luxury.16 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelTajikistan - Overwhelming hospitalityThe 51st Traverse team are treated to overwhelming hospitality as they journey through Tajikistan, writes Rob Gray.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandParents read of daughter's plane deathAnnika Kirsten, 23, was one of nine people to die in the skydiving plane crash at Fox Glacier on September 4.11 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelWaikato: One stop shop for action and adventureJames Russell heads south to the Waikato and a property which offers a range of activities to get the blood pumping.08 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelQueensland: Creepy crawlingAncient caves, deadly snakes and hungry crocs - Pamela Wade experienced it all during a trip to Queensland's Capricorn Coast.08 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelAsia: Dare to savour Timor in the rawMatt Crook reports on a smack-you-in-the-face adventure.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPub tribute for dead plane crewOn a pool table at a Fox Glacier pub, a variety of drinks were arranged alongside the words "RIP Boys", as locals remembered their friends killed in Saturday's plane crash.05 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelNiue: Tranquillity at its finest hourGeoff Thomas shares infectious enthusiasm and fishing tales from a neighbouring island.05 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelAlong Fiji's royal roadAn island holiday can be more than lying on a beach, discovers a culturally enriched, exhilarated and exfoliated Andrew Stone.30 Aug 05:30 PM
