TravelWaitomo: Sunset Coast secretsWaitomo offers a surfeit of adrenalin-pumping action; glissading, slithering, squeezing and jumping into the pitch-black void of the subterranean labyrinth.05 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelWalking on thin iceHiking to a retracting ice river's face can be inspiring and nerve-racking.03 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelDoubtless Bay: Sowing the beads of loveLiz Light is left in no doubt about the passion of artists and artisans who pursue their dreams in this Northland seaside town.30 May 04:00 PM
TravelWellington: Forgotten treasureDiana Clement wanders off a Wellington street and into New Zealand's tumultuous history at the National Archives.29 May 04:00 PM
TravelCycling circle savours NorthlandA slow-paced bike tour lets you drink in the sights, says Margie Elley-Brown.25 May 12:00 AM
TravelTravel book: <i>101 Must-Do Weekends</i>I thought the first of these books put out under the auspices of the AA, <i>101 Must-Dos for Kiwis</i>, was great.24 May 04:00 PM
TravelQueenstown: Just close your eyes and jumpA recent addition to Queenstown's adventure activities, Ziptrek is a two-hour flying fox experience through the forest.23 May 04:00 PM
TravelOhau: Powder joyOhau Ski Fields is a commercial field with a club feel, warm and friendly and totally unpretentious, writes Doug Sherring.23 May 12:00 AM
TravelWharekauhau: A rowlocking good timeHorseplay at Wharekauhau is a breathtaking affair, says Diana Balham.18 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleNZ one of world's 'lifestyle superpowers'New Zealand is "one of the great lifestyle superpowers of the world" according to the BBC's Sydney correspondent.17 May 01:40 AM
TravelNelson: Beacon daysLiz Light explores Nelson's Boulder Bank, visiting the lighthouse and experiencing its natural beauty and local wildlife.17 May 01:00 AM
TravelPataua North: Eco-retreat is natural flight of fancyTahi, once an old farm, is now a haven for endangered bird life, says Jim Eagles.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel has thrifty options for rugby fansThe Coromandel is promising cheap RWC accommodation rates that will undercut Auckland packages reaching into the thousands.14 May 04:00 PM
TravelWest Coast: How Denniston rose againDoC restores an historic coal mine in the foothills of the Southern Alps as a heritage tourist attraction.11 May 04:00 PM
TravelShowcasing our natural beautyOnce upon a time it seemed to me the Department of Conservation's basic aim was to lock up the vast areas under its control and throw away the key.10 May 05:00 PM
TravelQueenstown: Wind up, wine downPaul Rush visits Queenstown and enjoys some mellow yellow adventures.07 May 03:45 AM
TravelWaihi: Martha gives up her secretsGrant Dyson gets to the bottom of the Waihi opencast mining operation.03 May 04:00 PM
TravelHamilton: Swan in the TronPaul Rush takes a blissful stroll around Hamilton Gardens' glorious Paradise Collection.02 May 04:00 PM
TravelTaupo: Natural selectionSusan Buckland indulges in some fine food and wine at a stunning sculpture garden near Taupo.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand baffles Top Model contestantsThey met "May-oris" wearing "butt flaps", posed with "horny beasts", and were confused about their geography.01 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>America's Next Top Model</i> part of NZ tourism pushTyra Banks said she chose New Zealand as a location because a lot of young Americans see the country as "a fantasy world".29 Apr 11:48 PM
TravelGreat Barrier Island: Breaking the adrenalin barrierLeave your comfort zone at this outdoor pursuits centre, says Beck Vass.27 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand: Northern bitesTwo rural and two seaside favourites make Paul Jobin's list of great North Island cafes.25 Apr 03:00 PM
TravelStorm clouds over freedom camping 'birthright'Freedom camping could become anything but under proposals designed to stop tourists disrespecting their surroundings.24 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelMilford: Off the beaten trackMilford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.21 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelInvercargill: Larger than lifeCruise Invercargill by Harley and then thrive on the unexpected as you explore the diverse delights of Southland, writes Jacqui Madelin.19 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelOtago: It's about being at one with natureNature's Wonders brings the Otago wildlife in close, writes Brett Atkinson.13 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Sails away - that's torn itMaritime Museum puts on a voyage of discovery, writes Chris Eagles.13 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelCamping free comes at a costJust down the Seabird Coast from where I have a bach is a long stretch of beach alongside which runs a well-worn vehicle track.12 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Twin treatsGreat river town, super beach. Liz Light has free fun in Whakatane and Ohope.11 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours give Shore 'love motel' cold shoulderA bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.05 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelNelson shares its best soul foodAll is well until a salmon gobbles the hook, writes Sue Hoffart.31 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelHistory burns deep on the wild west roadJim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.30 Mar 11:00 PM
