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Chatham Islands: On the edge

Beauty, mystery, death and destruction await Jim Eagles when he makes a long-anticipated visit to the Chatham Islands.

Vienna: From Habsburg forts to chocolate tortes

Rhiannon Batten walks and tastes her way around the Austrian capital.

Piha: Plunging in to darkness

Canyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.

North Otago: Back to basics in high-country tranquillity

This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.

Ten of the best: Walks in the upper North Island

Get into the great outdoors and take advantage of some of the natural experiences on offer.

Wellington: Urban legends

To find out whether Wellington lives up to its latest international accolade, Frances Morton goes hunting for the capital's cool spots.

Teviot Station: Peek into Otago history through great stone walls

The ruins of a huge 1870 woolshed show settler skills, writes Don Donovan.

King Tut's swag heads Down Under

The Egyptian Museum's collection of treasures from the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun will fly from New York to Melbourne next year.

Switzerland: A breathtaking experience

Meandering goats, cow bells and jaw-droppingly beautiful views bemuse Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson in the Swiss Alps.