TravelA day of fun on the wild west coastJoelle Thomson has a day of adventure in Auckland's west - all the while managing to stay clean and dry, despite the dreary weather.27 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland: A tourist for a dayShelley Bridgeman sits in on an Auckland tour group to see what visitors learn about our city and to see it through a fresh pair of eyes.27 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelKyrgyzstan: Riding through the remnants of conflictThe 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.25 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Law changes too late for my girl'A man whose daughter died in a bridge-swinging accident is applauding planned adventure tourism regulations but says the Govt should have moved sooner.24 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDerek Cheng<i>Derek Cheng:</i> Adventure tourism rules a small price to pay for safetyYou can't legislate for stupidity, freak occurrences or the weather - but the Govt's proposal is a virtual admission current rules are too relaxed.24 Aug 02:27 AM
Small BusinessGovt proposes new adventure tourism rulesAll risky adventure tourism businesses would have to be registered and pass an upfront safety audit to operate, under a new Government proposal.24 Aug 12:30 AM
TravelAustralia: Join the caravan of loveA temporary home on wheels provides a delightfully different way to discover new corners of Australia, writes David Dewhurst.17 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelRangiroa: No ordinary atollGraeme Lay braves high seas to get a local's perspective of all the best parts of Rangiroa atoll, an hour northeast of Tahiti.16 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSilk Road: Tracing the path of ancient footstepsJim Eagles travels a well worn path through a historic landscape and finds plenty of remnants from its fascinating past still in place.11 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandI just tried to stay on top, says avalanche survivorA skier caught in an avalanche on Mt Hutt has described how he fought to stay on top of the snow.10 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldNZ firm revels in Brit's Amazon successThe first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.10 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelPlaying hide and seek in KazakhstanHospitality from an ex-pat Kiwi family in Kazakhstan provides a restful break for the 51st Traverse team.10 Aug 04:00 AM
TravelOtago: To heli and backDoug Sherring fulfils a lifelong ambition on Wanaka's pristine backcountry slopes.07 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelStaying on track in Central OtagoWayne Thompson tackles a beautiful but challenging rail trail.29 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelMongolia: A lesson in turning the tablesAs I watched my bike disappear down the dusty road and out of sight, I began to feel rather stupid.26 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelMongolia: Broken leg spells end of a dreamA mishap on the road sees one of the 51st Traverse team members being sent back to NZ.21 Jul 12:45 AM
TravelQueenstown: The family's takeDonna McIntyre's family give their verdicts on their trip to the snow.15 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: Peaks of perfectionDonna McIntyre and family pack their ski gear and head for the Remarkables and Coronet Peak.15 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelOut and about in NZBeaches and cocktails are nice, but how about some ideas for healthy Kiwi breaks?11 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelUtah: Two-wheel heavenJacques Marais risks life and limb in a legendary land of hair-raising, bone-jarring, biblical grandeur - and loves every minute.10 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelA meeting with Mongolian nomadsAs the 51st Traverse team continue on across the Mongolian steppes, they encounter some local hospitality.09 Jul 04:30 AM
TravelSolo riders each have a storyRob Gray finds that all you really need to ride around the world is a motorbike and a fair bit of determination.05 Jul 02:30 AM
TravelMt Ruapehu: A snow bunny is bornHelen van Berkel returns to the slopes and finds that skiing is nothing like riding a bike... and that kids are better at it.04 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelSyria: In charge of a tour group - and 16 camelsWill it be useful to add to my CV, I wonder, the title of honorary Bedouin camel trekking manager?01 Jul 05:15 AM
TravelFlorida: It's a kind of magicMegan Singleton falls under the spell of the newly opened Harry Potter theme park.27 Jun 12:00 AM
