Latest from New Zealand Holidays

The Duke Motel, Russell

Elisabeth Easther checks into Northland motel that's heavy on Kiwiana charm.

The Chathams: Look to the East

Helen van Berkel discovers the windswept treasures of our islands off to the side.

The South Island by night

These Aussie astrophotographers make our country look amazing.

New Zealand: Take a hike

Get out and around and about this beautiful country, writes Lauren Jones.

Cape Kidnappers: Down on the farm

A special day with a special lady is celebrated in style at a remarkable resort.

Trek through Abel Tasman

A walking tour of Abel Tasman National Park is best done on a full stomach.

Rotorua: Making a splash

Sarah Downs finds 10 family-friendly Rotorua activities and five just for the grown ups.

Queenstown's most exclusive hideaways

Thousands visit this town each winter - here are the most luxurious boltholes on offer.

The George, Christchurch

Greg Fleming stays at an award-winning boutique hotel in Canterbury.

Going underground in Northland

Kelly Lynch spends an afternoon exploring a secluded reserve in Whangarei.

Lidgard House, Kawau Island

Winston Aldworth gets his Baywatch on while staying at a RNZYS-owned house on Kawau.

Auckland: A west coast weekend

Justine Tyerman finds herself sensorially overloaded on Auckland's west coast beaches.

Rotorua: Mindful Moments

A Rotorua retreat aligns mind, body and spirit, writes Sarah Atkinson.

The Sofitel Queenstown

Stephanie Holmes checks into the luxurious, 225-square-metre, Penthouse No 10.

Banks Peninsula: Akaroa's bounty

A food festival deliciously packages the best the peninsula has all year.

In the garden of Eden

Anna King Shahab went in search of good chow within walking distance of the Eden Park.

He Tohu: Sign of the times

Kim Knight goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition of iconic constitutional documents.

Waitakere: Tramping goes upmarket

New walks in the Waitakeres take some of the hard work out of hiking, writes Sarah Ell.