TravelFive things to do in Hanmer SpringsWhether it's adventure or relaxation you're after, there's heaps to do in Hanmer.27 May 12:00 AM
TravelHanmer Springs: Sink, soak and sootheAn autumnal visit to relaxing Hanmer Springs is just what the doctor ordered.26 May 12:00 AM
TravelAuckland named 'greatest coastal city'Auckland had been named the greatest coastal city in the world by an overseas cruise line.24 May 04:00 AM
TravelPio's paradise: From Cape Reinga to BluffTe Araroa: New Zealand's Trail is 3000km of continuous walking from one end of Aotearoa to the other, connecting Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south.20 May 11:00 PM
TravelOur big things vs their big thingsIn both New Zealand and Australia, we pride ourselves on our "big things" - whether it's a carrot in Ohakune or a banana in Coff's Harbour.20 May 11:00 PM
TravelNZ beach among Lonely Planet's favouritesWe already know we've got great beaches in New Zealand - but it's always nice to have it internationally recognised.20 May 02:20 AM
TravelRuapehu: A surprising trip to nowhereLike most Kiwis, I thought I knew the Ruapehu region.20 May 12:00 AM
TravelKia Ora: GibbstonStaying at Kinross Cottages is like taking a step back in time, only it's comfortable and luxurious.18 May 07:00 PM
TravelWhy we want to go on great walksNew Zealand's Great Walks are acclaimed around the world. Make the most of them.17 May 04:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: Royal dispatchesLeila George finds out what's new at Queenstown's skifields and down in town.17 May 12:00 AM
TravelHollyford Track: Valley girlShandelle Battersby gets a taste of tramping through the bush, with the luxury of home.16 May 09:00 PM
TravelKia Ora: OmakaThe Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a great place to hang out and watch what's happening on the airfield.15 May 11:00 PM
TravelBeechtree Suites, TaupoEwan McDonald is shocked to find TripAdvisor on the money regarding comfortable beds.13 May 04:00 AM
TravelFavourite skifields: From the topIt's not just the skiing that attracts John Parker to our mountains.12 May 10:00 PM
TravelKia Ora: Governors BayA seriously major MTB park is currently being built in the hills and will feature a huge variety of trails.09 May 03:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: In the lap of luxuryQueentown is a mecca for the world's wealthy, who need experiences and accommodation to match.08 May 12:00 AM
TravelArrowtown: The eagle has landedOne day I hope to recite a story which explains why life as a sports writer can be so rewarding.07 May 09:00 PM
TravelClevedon: Licence to thrillGun-toting Sarah Ell becomes a member of the cool crowd for a high-flying adventure.07 May 05:30 PM
TravelRotorua: Sheepish confessionElizabeth Binning is pleased she mustered up the courage to visit Rotorua's Farm Show.06 May 03:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Heritage Hanmer SpringsYou're not in Auckland anymore Toto - the temperature drop was noticeable the moment we stepped out of our Jucy 4WD rental car.05 May 07:00 PM
TravelMt Hutt: Still carving up the slopesThe founders of this skifield still love strapping on their skis, writes Kelly Lynch.03 May 07:00 AM
TravelMatakana: A vineyard in 'Tuscany'Helen Van Berkel discovers the perfect place for Mother's Day - or any special occasion.29 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: Air, land and seaTravelling by ferry to Waiheke, I always thought, was as far removed from city life as I could get via a short boat ride.29 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelDid he just bag NZ loos on air?He may have raved about his "sensational" holiday in New Zealand, but a US news anchor had one serious problem with our country - the toilets.28 Apr 10:29 PM
TravelKia Ora: PirongiaPirongia is Maori for "like a bad smell" although Pirongia is pretty and not at all smelly.28 Apr 04:00 AM
TravelKia Ora: PuhoiSettled in the 1860s by hardy pioneers from Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic, the intrepid Bohemians were lured with the promise of free land.24 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelMemories on a Forgotten Taranaki Rail TourSimon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.15 Apr 07:00 AM
TravelNZ river hooks spot in super-rich top 10New Zealand has been named as a popular fishing destination for millionaires.15 Apr 03:32 AM
TravelKia Ora: RaweneBring your bike because the Twin Coast Cycleway is just 40km away at Horeke.14 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand's beautiful toiletsIt may be our majestic mountains and pristine lakes that tourists come for, but apparently the loos are worth a gander as well.13 Apr 02:30 AM
TravelHawkes Bay: The good lifeAt Mangarara, they put the planet before money, writes Tim Roxborogh.10 Apr 03:40 AM
TravelRoom Check: Waitomo Top 10 Holiday ParkThe entrance could be better signposted: I tried to enter via the exit and ended up dithering dangerously on a high-speed road.07 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelKia Ora: Kawau IslandElisabeth Easther seeks out the historical and beautiful sides of this Hauraki Gulf gem.06 Apr 09:00 PM
