TravelCamping doesn't get better than thisThe East Cape makes for a great family holiday, writes Alex Tully.16 Feb 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles</i>: With freedom comes responsibilityAfter digesting both sides of the debate, Jim Eagles believes there should be a uniform set of rules governing freedom camping.14 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelDevonport: Sightseeing by SegwayA Devonport company offers an unusual way to see the highlights, writes Susan Edmunds.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers could face instant finesSo-called freedom campers could soon face hefty fines for setting up camp in areas without adequate toilet facilities.13 Feb 02:22 AM
TravelWaimauku: West is bestJust 30 minutes west out of Auckland city and Alexia Santamaria was feeling like she'd left the stresses of the world well behind her.11 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelNelson: Intoxicating ride in hop countryThere's a cold beer at the end of this tour, writes Victoria Clark.10 Feb 05:00 PM
TravelMackenzie Country: Saddle safariJacqui Madelin spots sheep and scores great views on a bike adventure in steep MacKenzie Country.07 Feb 09:00 PM
TravelPuhoi: The power of the paddleA nervous kayaker, Cate Foster found herself loving her day out on the tranquil waters of the Puhoi River.05 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Ways to relax in AucklandStrolling, floating, or cruising, here are some laid-back ways to make the most of the city.05 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelBream Head: Walking on the wild sideBream Head's stunning landscape is just hours from Auckland, writes Andrew Stone.04 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelCoromandel: A trail of funBronwyn Sell enjoys a girls' weekend away with a difference - a walk and wine in the Coromandel's Kauaeranga Valley.04 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelUK magazine names its top countries to travel toNew Zealand has placed third in the Top Country category of UK magazine <i>Wanderlust</i>'s Travel Awards.04 Feb 02:50 AM
TravelSix of the best: Boutique golf coursesPaul Lewis and Andrew Alderson pick some top spots to swing your clubs.02 Feb 04:30 PM
KahuRemains of Pink Terraces discoveredScientists using underwater robots have discovered remnants of the Pink Terraces on the floor of Lake Rotomahana, near Rotorua.02 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelWaiheke Island: Backyard wonderNever mind Europe's easy weekend haunts, we have Waiheke Island, writes Kerri Jackson.31 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelHokianga: Honour thy chiefsThe biggest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi was in the Hokianga. Liz Light visits the site that will host an alternative Waitangi celebration next month.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland: Sailing's in the bloodThe Auckland Anniversary Day regatta has always been a family affair for yachting legend Penny Whiting - while she was being born, her father was on the Waitemata Harbour racing in the very same regatta.30 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Summer in the cityAuckland has a plethora of activities to whet your appetite this long weekend.29 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Day trips and activities for kidsAwhitu Lighthouse, on a beautiful peninsula on the south-western shores of the Manukau Harbour, has remarkable views of the coast.29 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelTawharanui: Jewel of the northFollow the wildlife to Tawharanui Regional Park near Matakana, New Zealand's first integrated open sanctuary. It's not just for the birds, as Danielle Wright discovers.29 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleConquering the high seasAfter watching all those yachts on the harbour this weekend you might be itching to get among them. Diana Clement had a go at learning how to sail.28 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelBay of Islands: A day with the dolphinsNature, wildife, culture, history, gorgeous food and a dose of adrenalin - Cate Foster takes advantage of the pleasures of the Bay of Islands.28 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelTaranaki: On the hunt for ancient treasureX marks the spot for eager youngsters in our treasure trove of fossil shellfish and dinosaur bones, writes Alex Tully.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: The art of campingPeter Calder takes a break from creature comforts - and city slickers.24 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelNorthland: Sahara by the seaMitimiti's windswept beauty transports Liz Light to a land - and time - far away.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBus ride down NZ's steepest street 'foolhardy'A driver is being labelled by police as foolhardy for trying to take a bus full of tourists up reputedly the world's steepest street.23 Jan 11:41 PM
TravelNorthland: Rough and readyMilking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.23 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelWellington: A pinch of saltKerri Jackson swaps cocktails for maritime exploration on Wellington's waterfront.23 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelRangitoto: To the islandRangitoto Island offers much more than a walk to the summit, as Danielle Wright finds out.22 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelFive of the best: Urban campsitesPack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.22 Jan 04:30 PM
Travel<i>Bargain Betty:</i> More breaks and cheaperOne reason we take off so often as a family is that I'm a whizz at holidays on the cheap.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelMackenzie Country: Magic among the mountainsPhotographer Sarah Ivey, who grew up in the Mackenzie Country, uses her camera to introduce the rugged beauty of a place few New Zealanders have visited.21 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland from A to ZIf you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.21 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Finding perfection in PapamoaThis small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.21 Jan 05:00 PM
