LifestyleWest Auckland: Going nuts out westMake sure you have empty stomachs if you take the family out west to visit Helensville and South Head, writes Rachel Grunwell.04 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelGet strapped in for the time of your lifeA new book by Shane Boocock features the best of adventure tourism in Auckland.03 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentWeekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the seasonThere are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelAwhitu Peninsula: A delightful point of viewCatherine Smith enjoys the beauty and bounty of the Awhitu Peninsula.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: Reenacting air adventuresJim Eagles enjoys exploring the aviation history of the Chatham Islands.30 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelDunedin: Buckets of cool charmLike your frocks fabulous and your produce pesticide-free? Dunedin's for you, writes Rachel Grunwell.29 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelRoyal good time on the WaihouCate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.27 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelKaipara Coast: Get back to natureA new enterprise at Kaipara gives city folk the chance to reconnect with the countryside during a three-day walk, writes Catherine Smith.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFlights booked out for U2 concertsFlights from Wellington and Christchurch to Auckland were all but booked out on both Air New Zealand and Jetstar for today, tomorrow and Friday.23 Nov 10:05 PM
TravelOtago: Valley thrives under eagle's gazeAn Otago tourist attraction is an intriguing mix of art and artefacts, says Jim Eagles.22 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelAtiu Creek Regional Park: Spring's great giftLiz Light celebrates the sun's warmth with a walk in Atiu Creek Regional Park.20 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelMahurangi Harbour: Catch of the day by kayakFresh air, exercise, great scenery and dinner potentially waiting on the line. Diana Clement goes kayak fishing.20 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelGisborne: Five girls and a campervanA road trip to the Gisborne Wine & Food Festival is a hilarity-filled affair for Sarah Ivey and friends.19 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: On the edgeBeauty, mystery, death and destruction await Jim Eagles when he makes a long-anticipated visit to the Chatham Islands.17 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelIsland charms of a different sortJim Eagles reflects on his journey to one of New Zealand's most isolated outposts, the Chatham Islands.15 Nov 08:30 PM
TravelTurangi: Lure of the lodgeAfter mixed fortunes fishing, Kerri Jackson decides River Birches luxury lodge is a better catch.14 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelPiha: Plunging in to darknessCanyoning with AWOL Adventures pushes you out of your comfort zone.12 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelMt Maunganui: Mission unwindSue Baxalle heads to Mt Maunganui for a relaxing and leisurely weekend by the sunny seaside.12 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelNorth Otago: Back to basics in high-country tranquillityThis working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.09 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelTen of the best: Walks in the upper North IslandGet into the great outdoors and take advantage of some of the natural experiences on offer.07 Nov 08:30 PM
TravelWellington: Urban legendsTo find out whether Wellington lives up to its latest international accolade, Frances Morton goes hunting for the capital's cool spots.07 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelTaupo: Laid back by the lakesideWine, food, scenery ... Joelle Thomson samples the more sedate pleasures Taupo offers its visitors.05 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelDoco maker names NZ islands among top nature sitesThe Poor Knights Islands off the Northland coast have been declared one of the top 10 places to see nature at its finest.05 Nov 04:30 PM
LeagueLeague: Christchurch to host Anzac testChristchurch was today confirmed as the venue next year for New Zealand's annual mid-season rugby league test against Australia.04 Nov 12:04 AM
TravelTeviot Station: Peek into Otago history through great stone wallsThe ruins of a huge 1870 woolshed show settler skills, writes Don Donovan.03 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Wild New Zealand From The Road</i>It's hard to think of a better guide to our wild places than Gordon Ell.02 Nov 01:00 PM
TravelChristchurch: Survivor city welcomes all for taste of the trackEven novices can get amongst excitement of harness racing, says Joanna Davies.01 Nov 04:30 PM
Travel<i>Lonely Planet</i> takes shine to Wellington (+photos)Wellington is voted the fourth top city in the world to visit next year, but Auckland misses out.31 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelTe Aroha: Finding our romantic centreThere are quite a few things to love about Te Aroha, writes Rachel Grunwell.30 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelQueenstown: Romp on the ropesHey there's Queenstown. Upside down. It's an unexpectedly excellent way to admire some of the world's most spectacular alpine scenery.30 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelScared stiff at SpookersA haunted scream park in Franklin is not for the faint-hearted, writes Jacqueline Smith.29 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelFormer Auckland quarry to become regional parkPuketutu Island in Auckland's Manukau Harbour is to be turned into a regional park.28 Oct 09:24 PM
