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Canterbury: Back down South

Supporting tourism in Canterbury will help Christchurch get through bad times.

Great Barrier Island: Breaking the stress barrier

A mini-break to Great Barrier Island can combine luxury, solitude and adventure - as well as breathtaking scenery.

Encountering the locals on an urban safari

You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

Whanganui: River of dreams

Novice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.

Alive on the ocean wave

Susan Edmunds takes to the water with a surf school - and manages to do without Piha Rescue.

Akaroa: Escape into a foodie's fantasy

A hands-on cooking school is a delight from paddock to plate, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Waitakeres: Walk out west

Ancient forests and waterfalls are all part of a short trek through the Waitakeres, writes Danielle Wright.

Tauranga: Testing the waters

A weekend in Tauranga has a wet theme for Sarah Lawrence who goes kayaking, to a seafood festival, looks for dolphins and visits hot pools.

Waiheke Island: Fly me to la luna negra

A helicopter flight is the quickest way to get from crowded city to island vines, finds Danielle Wright.

Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways

For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.

Canterbury: Inspiring scenery at the foot of the alps

Jill Worrall revisits a childhood haunt that has also inspired authors and film makers.

Camping doesn't get better than this

The East Cape makes for a great family holiday, writes Alex Tully.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: With freedom comes responsibility

After digesting both sides of the debate, Jim Eagles believes there should be a uniform set of rules governing freedom camping.

Devonport: Sightseeing by Segway

A Devonport company offers an unusual way to see the highlights, writes Susan Edmunds.

Freedom campers could face instant fines

So-called freedom campers could soon face hefty fines for setting up camp in areas without adequate toilet facilities.

Waimauku: West is best

Just 30 minutes west out of Auckland city and Alexia Santamaria was feeling like she'd left the stresses of the world well behind her.