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
TravelA rail ride of a lifetimeClearly there's something about train travel that exercises a particular charm over New Zealanders, writes Jim Eagles.29 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelNorth Shore: Ramble around the baysDiana Clement dons her running shoes and explores a well-kept secret in her own backyard - the picturesque North Shore Walkway.28 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelCycle trail a road test for new hipJill Worrall tackles the Otago Rail Trail as preparation for a longer ride through India.24 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandAccess fee beats closing celebrated track, says KeyJohn Key says having to pay to use an internationally renowned walking track "isn't ideal", but it is better than the track being closed.24 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelAncient ice rivers march onwardJim Eagles discovers quaint towns and glacier movements on the West Coast.24 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelHanmer Springs: High road to hedonismHealth and happiness top the menu at Amuri Estate, writes Susan Buckland.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandPop stars make scenery a hitTourism NZ is looking to Scribe, Liam Finn and The Mint Chicks to uncover out-of-the-way spots for tourists and draw younger Australian travellers.19 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelWest Coast: Charms of old? Take your pickThe romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.17 Mar 03:00 PM
