TravelWaitakere: All aboard the Dam TramThe Waitakere Tramline was built in the early 1900s to facilitate repairs and maintenance to the Waitakere Dam. Weekly trips have now been running for 35 years and are a great way to amuse the entire family, whatever the weather.02 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleIt's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgroundsWe sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.02 Oct 01:30 AM
TravelRotorua: Feeling the big squeezeRotorua has a host of new activities, making it even more of a destination for a weekend away. Anna Jones investigates.01 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelGetting a rush from Taupo's fallsFast boats, helicopter views and thundering water - the central plateau provides adrenalin galore, writes Beck Vass.30 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleHolidaying at homeStaying home is the new going away. Bronwyn Sell looks at how the 'staycation' can be just as fun as a holiday away - and at the same time can save you lots of money.30 Sep 04:30 PM
TravelFive of the best... horse treksSaddle up with a friend, your partner, or the kids these holidays. Some of these facilities also offer school holiday camps.29 Sep 04:30 PM
TravelCape Kidnappers: Life in the coloniesCape Kidnappers is a rugged, chaotic and whiffy bird-lovers' paradise, writes Paul Rush.26 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelWin a family trip with Auckland's Whale Dolphin SafariWe have a family pass valued at $390 for two adults and two children to venture out to one of the most diverse marine parks in the world - Auckland's own Hauraki Gulf.25 Sep 04:30 PM
TravelKarekare: Walking in the wild westGet the kids off the couch these holidays and explore Auckland's west coast on foot. Diana Clement checks out the tracks around Karekare.25 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelKaeo: Northland farmstayA weekend visit to a farm can be an educational experience for the kids, writes Diana Clement.24 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelLiving the dream in OmahaYou don't have to be rich or famous to enjoy the lifestyle on offer at Omaha. And the beach settlement just north of Auckland will please all the family, writes Bronwyn Sell.23 Sep 05:30 PM
SportFive of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalinGet your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.22 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleAuckland: Day spa offers serenity in the cityJoelle Thomson goes with the flow at a luxury escape in the heart of the city.21 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelWarm suite perfect to chill out in TaupoThis sumptuous hotel is perfect for the soul, writes Beck Vass.21 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelMahurangi: Cosy camp in rugged outdoorsTen dollars to make camp for the night at an Auckland Regional Council park - what a bargain!17 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelFranklin: Embracing a fresh food paradiseTake a drive to Clevedon and Whitford and you're likely to leave with a full stomach.16 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelPoronui: Wilderness at the top of its gameCity dweller Janna Hamilton gets out of her comfort zone, spending a weekend getting wild in Poronui - albeit with a large dose of luxury.16 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesJetstar expands in NZ marketQantas-owned budget airline Jetstar is expanding in the New Zealand domestic market by offering 39 extra flights from February.16 Sep 01:00 AM
GolfFive of the best: Mini golf coursesFor a compact round of golf with the kids, complete with novelty fun factor.15 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelLonely Planet's high praise of NZ comes with lowlightsSome NZ regions have been singled out as overpriced, overhyped or just plain boring.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDon't cancel because of Christchurch earthquake, visitors urgedCanterbury tourism officials say the best way people can help is to keep bookings they have made and continue visiting the region.10 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelWaikato: One stop shop for action and adventureJames Russell heads south to the Waikato and a property which offers a range of activities to get the blood pumping.08 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelOamaru: First with news of failed expeditionOamaru's red waterfront sheds have a story to tell, writes Don Donovan.08 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland: Holiday on home turfIf you need a break, don't discount a weekend "away" enjoying parts of Auckland you may have lost touch with. Cate Foster reconnected with the city.07 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelInvercargill: Blast from the pastVisiting Invercargill for the week-long Burt Munro Challenge offers more than just an adrenalin rush, writes Jacqui Madelin.04 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelGore: Southern men turn to art and fashionThe rural town of Gore has turned itself into a creative hub, writes Anna Hart.02 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDomestic air services boostedTravellers between Tauranga and Christchurch, and Invercargill and Wellington, are the big winners in Air New Zealand's latest boost to domestic capacity.31 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelKaikoura: Whale of a timeIn the shadow of snow-capped peaks and dark, massive humps, Pamela Wade stands among giants.29 Aug 05:30 PM
