TravelRoom check: The Rees Hotel and Luxury ApartmentsShandelle Battersby checks into a beautiful property with an exceptional restaurant.20 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelEarning Brownie points on a Great Kiwi Camping HolidayHelen van Berkel is well prepared for a camping weekend with teens at Martins Bay and takes everything but the plastic box.17 Oct 12:00 AM
TravelRotorua: In the eco-adventure zoneZM's Megan Sellers checks out an award-winning eco-tour.16 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland lodge named best in the businessA boutique lodge on the fringe of Northland's Waipoua Forest has been named New Zealand's best hospitality business.13 Oct 11:30 PM
TravelKia ora: OrewaBike, swim or lick an icecream at this beachy paradise, writes Elisabeth Easther.13 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelQueenstown: High adventureQueenstown novice Dan Ahwa experiences the resort town's extreme, adrenaline-fuelled activities for the first time.13 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelWaitangi: When we were youngAt the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.12 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelFlight check: Auckland to QueenstownWinston Aldworth jumps aboard NZ611 - a night flight from Auckland to Queenstown.12 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelManiototo: Springing a surpriseOtago's dreamland is best seen without the summer crowds, writes Mike Yardley.11 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelThe Bolton Hotel, WellingtonShandelle Battersby checks into a hotel that celebrates the story of NZ's early settlers.11 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelWest Coast: What lies beneathIn the absolute silence of deep underground, Bronwyn Sell experiences true darkness - and the beauty it conceals.11 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelTop 5 things to do around Taupo's great lakeNot just a winter destination; there's plenty to do in Taupo all year round. Here's our pick of some the best.10 Oct 09:30 PM
TravelWaikato: Let's get it TronTess Nichol is pleasantly surprised to find generous cheesemakers and inspiring gardens in Hamilton.10 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelCharter flight to see aurora filling fastSales on the first charter flight from Dunedin to see the aurora australis are taking off and the trip's organiser is considering making the flight an annual event.10 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelFiordland: A leap of faith in the Darran MountainsDerek Cheng basks in a panoramic view that few have experienced.09 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Forget Labour Day - it's time for Super WeekendCOMMENT: Is it time for major holiday reform in New Zealand? Do we need a late October combo mega celebration dubbed "Super Weekend"?09 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: Lonely heartsStephanie Holmes lives a life of luxury in the Coromandel ... if only for a weekend.09 Oct 12:00 AM
TravelKia ora: Millers FlatElisabeth Easther explores a Central Otago hamlet, population 300, where newcomers are welcomed with a community dinner.06 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelThe Tuscany Villas, RotoruaEli Orzessek checks into a Fenton Street spot with an excellent spa bath.06 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelSupreme serenity at the best bach in NZLorna Subritzky enjoys a winning bach in acclaimed surroundings.01 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Ahuriri, NapierTake your time in this seaside village, writes Elisabeth Easther.29 Sep 08:30 PM
TourismNZ's top tourist attractions revealedA four-year-old adventure business with a big conservation programme has taken the supreme tourism award.29 Sep 05:05 PM
TravelThrills and spills on offer in tourist meccaBreath-taking thrills and spills and awe-inspiring sights are on offer in the tourist mecca, writes Morgan Tait.26 Sep 08:30 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Stepping outLindy Laird samples the delights of the Bay of Islands.24 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelKia ora: PokenoMore than a pit-stop on the way from Auckland to Hamilton, this village is worth a visit in its own right, says Elisabeth Easther.22 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelWither Hills, MarlboroughA winemaker is hooked on pinot and the land where it's grown, writes Stephanie Holmes.22 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelMy Holidays: Sheba WilliamsSheba Williams' working holiday in Shanghai was a real inspiration.20 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelSauvignon Blanc Cottage, Havelock NorthHelen van Berkel stays at a Hawke's Bay cottage that offers both sunrise and sunset views.20 Sep 08:00 AM
TravelKapiti: Art trail delights all sensesCloe Willetts explores the art, tastes, sounds and scenery of the Kapiti Coast.20 Sep 06:00 AM
KahuJackson plans high-tech tourist attractionSir Peter Jackson is in talks to bring augmented reality and digital storytelling to Matiu-Somes Island in Wellington Harbour.20 Sep 12:59 AM
TravelRoom check: The Mantra at TekapoSarah Lawrence checks into a lovely spot with mountain views.19 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelNorth Island: Four days on the roadGreg Fleming hits the track and heads off towards the east coast.18 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelA love letter to: Kings CrossIt was time to fly the nest. All I had was a double bed and "warm wishes" from my parents.16 Sep 08:00 PM
TravelKia ora: MiddlemarchElisabeth Easther finds a small South Island town that rocks and regularly dances.15 Sep 09:30 PM
