TravelA ride in the fast laneTaupo is a great playground for thrillseekers, finds Shandelle Battersby.07 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelFive scenic spots in the Mackenzie CountryThe Mackenzie Country is full of photo opportunities. Megan Singleton finds five of the most scenic.07 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelSeven reasons to head to Wellington for the SevensNext year's Wellington Sevens will be held on Saturday January 30 and Sunday January 31, and here are seven reasons why you should be there.06 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Snow bunnies (+ competition)First-timers are full of the joys of spring on the slopes of Happy Valley, writes Dionne Christian.02 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelThe keeper of Kaipara HarbourFrom Pahi to Shelly Beach, cruising by boat was a perfect family day-trip, writes Sarah Ell.02 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Himatangi BeachTry fish and chips at the beach - washed down with as much wildlife as you can handle.01 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelFour of the best things to do in South KaiparaYou can't head up this way without taking a detour all the way west to Muriwai, or Maori Bay or Shelly Beach off South Head.01 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelSteam of consciousnessShandelle Battersby slathers herself in thermal gloop and waits for the magic to happen.30 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: On top of the worldGoing walkabout is a great way to experience the winterless north, says Donna McIntyre.27 Sep 01:22 AM
TravelSavour history in hideaway retreat (+recipes)Visit the world's top hideaway in tiny Tai Tapu.26 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelRoom check: Waipoua Lodge, NorthlandElisabeth Easther goes bush in the Far North but finds all the creature comforts she could wish for at the five-star Waipoua Lodge.25 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: Hanmer SpringsHanmer Springs offers more than just hot pools, learns Elisabeth Easther.24 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelMarlborough: Where the wine flowsShandelle Battersby learns why this region's sauvignon is famous around the world.24 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelFive reasons to head to TekapoThe South Island town of Tekapo is bursting with things to do, discovers Megan Singleton.23 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: KatikatiThis former beauty queen still lives up to its name, finds Elisabeth Easther.17 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelTravel: Going green, from A to DIs there a serious alternative to carbon-belching flights for the tree-hugging domestic traveller?16 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelSpring brings festival seasonNothing says spring like the blooming of the kowhai or the opening of scallop season, says Sarah Ell.12 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelRoom check: The Farm at Cape KidnappersShandelle Battersby gets a taste for the finer things in life in the Hawkes Bay.11 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: WestportGold mines built the town now famous for its carnivorous snails, says Elisabeth Easther.10 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelGreat Barrier Island: A bird's lifeElisabeth Easther visited Great Barrier Island's Glenfern Sanctuary and found plenty to crow about.10 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelFive reasons to visit GisborneFine dining is just one fun way to keep busy in Gizzy, writes Megan Singleton.09 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: InglewoodIn Taranaki, Elisabeth Easther finds a town with a playful history.03 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelFiordland: The Sounds of natureIsobel Marriner gets a maritime history lesson amid the spectacular scenery of Fiordland.01 Sep 06:00 PM
OpinionPaul Rush: Opening the access roadConsider the pleasure of many rather the wants of an elite few, says Paul Rush.01 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Te AnauNature displays its art in ever-evolving form. To see it, head south, says Elisabeth Easther.27 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelHawkes Bay: 50 shades of grapeElisabeth Easther goes on a Mission to learn about Hawkes Bay wines.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelGoing native in BirkenheadFamily ties to Fernglen enhance the pleasure of a stroll in its dappled light.21 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelBest way to spend a Kiwi summerTime to start planning her next beach holiday at Te Ngaere, says Sarah Ell.21 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Palmerston NorthThis small North Island city is home to more than 100 cultures, finds Elisabeth Easther.20 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelAuckland: A nod to the pastAuckland is proud of its heritage, and the city is dotted with specialised museums, finds Sarah Ell.14 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelWaiheke Island: Long and trundling roadDonna McIntyre masters the geek chic Segway for a fun spin around Waiheke Island.14 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelShaken and stirredNon-stop excitement for children of all ages is the hallmark of a Rotorua holiday.14 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: WaiouruWild Kaimanawa horses couldn't drag Elisabeth Easther away from this adventurous town.13 Aug 09:30 PM