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Sunday drive: Kaukapakapa

Just 45-50 minutes northwest of Auckland, via SH1 and SH16, you'll discover Kaukapakapa on the delightful Kaipara Coast.

These boots are made for walking

When you're sick of walking around the block or park with your kids, take them on a family tramping adventure and watch them come alive.

The parrot of my dreams

Elisabeth Easther followed her heart to Maungatautari in the hope that Sirocco, her kakapo friend, would recall their fleeting fling.

Tekapo: Seeing the universe

Bevan Hurley sees stars over millions of light years from one of only four dark-sky reserves on Earth, from Mt John Observatory, near Lake Tekapo.

Room check: Heritage Auckland

Winston Aldworth overnights at a classic central city hotel.

Kia ora: Dannevirke

Elisabeth Easther explores this picturesque town's rich history.

Travel picks: The best of NZ

Earlier this year we sent Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins bungy jumping in Queenstown after asking readers for their tips on what he should do in New Zealand. Here are some of the other great suggestions that came in ...

Wellington: Magic of museums

In Wellington, bad weather means a chance to learn something, says Sharon Stephenson.

Eric Watson: Redefine holidays and holy days

Eric Watson writes: Are there potentially a large number of Kiwis who feel aggrieved because our "most important" public holidays are Christian holy days?

Dunedin: Size really does matter

Peter Feeney finds Dunedin is a supercity minus the sleaze.

Coromandel: A mid-winter marvel

Cold nights are lit up with fire breathers, tin lanterns and fluorescent faces, finds Catherine Smith.

Five of the best Coromandel secrets

Head to some of these local gems next time you're visiting the peninsula.

Kia ora: Benneydale

This old mining town is finding a new fortune in the beauty of its forests, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Central North Island: Snow in July - you can rely

Paul Charman on the joys of a weekend driving around the Central Plateau.

Feeling the spirit of Matariki

In honour of Matariki, Danielle Wright rounds up activities that everyone can enjoy, from twilight bush walks to narrated waka sailings.

Kia ora: Whangarei Heads

Drink in the gorgeous views on one of the many hikes, says Elisabeth Easther.

Flight check: Dunedin to Auckland on Jetstar

Peter Feeney and family fly on Jetstar JQ284 Dunedin to Auckland.

High on the South's rugged majesty

Awe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.