Rhiannon Batten discovers a gingerbread house with gourmet extras in the historic market town of Knaresborough.

Former All Black star Zinzan Brooke and his wife Alison have been declared bankrupt in the UK, only a few years after setting up a luxury bed and breakfast in Windsor.

Valerie Adams? Mahe Drysdale? They're just the latest namesto take the podium. To celebrate New Zealand winning its 100th Olympic medal today, here's a look back at five of our less known Olympians:

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Simon Calder finds the hot spring city of Bath looking brighter than ever as it celebrates 25 years as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Andy Lynes delights in a foraging holiday off the coast of Cornwall.

Geoff Cumming learns what the fuss is about at the Queen's home.

The much-loved tea-carrier Cutty Sark has never looked better, writes Pamela Wade.

Dunedin writer Neville Peat warns Olympic Games visitors to always keep a close eye on their valuables. It's sound advice for any traveller anywhere.

Sienna Miller and boyfriend Tom Sturridge have named their newborn daughter Marlow.

Chief sports writer David Leggat picks four of the more distinctive places for visitors to follow the Olympics action.