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Florida: It's a kind of magic

Megan Singleton falls under the spell of the newly opened Harry Potter theme park.

Molesworth: Scenic show on the road

Pleasure and a touch of pain intertwine for Greg Bowker on a four-day cycle trip in the South Island.

New Zealand skydiver dies

Pot yourself an ethical safari in Africa

By choosing a safari with greener credentials, at least some of your money directly supports conservation and communities.

Teen sailor to attempt second round-the-world bid

The parents of US sailor Abby Sunderland have defended the 16-year-old's doomed circumnavigation attempt.

Taxpayers to foot bill for teen sailor's rescue

Engine failure but sky diver back for more

Walking on thin ice

Hiking to a retracting ice river's face can be inspiring and nerve-racking.

Queensland: Colourful Cooloola Coast

Forty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.

Good reason for an epic adventure

Before hitting the road for a 25,000km motorbike odyssey, Rob Gray meets some of the children at Living Hope, the charity in Vladivostok that will benefit from funds raised on the trip.

Last-minute repairs while meeting the locals

A dozen naked blokes crowding into a freezing cold plunge pool, while socially unacceptable in New Zealand, is apparently perfectly normal in Russia, writes Rob Gray.

Cinque Terre: Hiking the Italian Riviera

Giovanna Dell'Orto details her four favourite walks in Liguria, the arc-shaped slice of Italy that stretches from the border with France to Tuscany's coast.

Race to top descends into bitter dispute

Great Barrier Island: Breaking the adrenalin barrier

Leave your comfort zone at this outdoor pursuits centre, says Beck Vass.

Korean 'first woman to conquer 14 highest peaks'

A South Korean climber has become the first woman to scale 14 of the world's highest mountains.

Tour de Niue

Niue offers a different sort of tropical getaway - especially if you enter the island's annual bike race, finds Russell Baillie.

Russian soil beneath our wheels

Language difficulties at the Russian border prove a challenge for the 51st Traverse team as they head for Vladivostok.

South Africa: Date for dinner

Catherine Masters works out how to feed the elephants but not the lions on an African safari.