TravelCaving in to Waitomo's bright lightsA Waitomo caving experience will leave your mind blown, writes Alex Robertson.27 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelFiordland: Awed by water, ice and stoneA wildlife expedition to Fiordland takes you up close to a pristine land of legend and glacial beauty, writes Jim Eagles.26 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLucky Kiwis get more time off than mostAs we tough out our longest stretch without a public holiday, here's the good news — Kiwis are among the luckiest in the world for annual leave and beat America hands down.23 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelHeavy pedalling in Hawkes BayCycling adventures show off the country's most exhilarating views, discovers Ellie Mitchell.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Te KauwhataDetour through a town you always pass but never stop to visit, writes Elisabeth Easther.22 Aug 01:00 AM
TravelSix reasons to love AucklandAuckland, and Aucklanders, tend to get a lot of grief, but Rhonwyn Newson loves the City of Sails.20 Aug 06:30 PM
TravelSoar over clouds in WanakaOn a scenic flight in the south, Elizabeth Carlson gets into the pilot's seat.19 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelWaikato: Sleep like Genghis in RaglanA shelter of the steppes finds a place under the nikau, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.17 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelTramping: We did it our wayIntrepid trampers or a bunch of softies? Pam Neville puts the case for guided walks.17 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelRoom check: Mighty Deuce 2Y campervanWinston Aldworth stays in a Mighty Deuce 2Y campervan in Waipara.15 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelThe Catlins: Where nature shapes peoplePamela Wade finds the unspoiled beauty of New Zealand's southeast is wasted on some.15 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelKia ora: New PlymouthNamed for Plymouth in England, where many of the early colonial settlers came from. Taranaki is Maori for shining mountain.14 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelSunday drive: KaukapakapaJust 45-50 minutes northwest of Auckland, via SH1 and SH16, you'll discover Kaukapakapa on the delightful Kaipara Coast.09 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelThese boots are made for walkingWhen 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.09 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelThe parrot of my dreamsElisabeth Easther followed her heart to Maungatautari in the hope that Sirocco, her kakapo friend, would recall their fleeting fling.08 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelTekapo: Seeing the universeBevan 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.03 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelRoom check: Heritage AucklandWinston Aldworth overnights at a classic central city hotel.01 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: DannevirkeElisabeth Easther explores this picturesque town's rich history.31 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelTravel picks: The best of NZEarlier 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 ...28 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelWellington: Magic of museumsIn Wellington, bad weather means a chance to learn something, says Sharon Stephenson.27 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionEric Watson: Redefine holidays and holy daysEric Watson writes: Are there potentially a large number of Kiwis who feel aggrieved because our "most important" public holidays are Christian holy days?26 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelWellington: Capital's food festival a culinary treatSarah Lang salivates over the delights to be found at Wellington on a Plate.26 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Horsing around in MuriwaiThere's more to the West Coast than gannets, finds Danielle Wright.26 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelRoom check: Wharekauhau Country Estate, WairarapaAnne Gibson takes in the luxurious accommodation and dramatic surroundings at a Palliser Bay lodge that's hosted royalty.25 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelAkaroa: Bank on visual treatsThe road around Banks Peninsula is steeped in history, finds Wendy Dunlop.21 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelWaikato: The llama farmersDanielle Wright spends a rainy day in Waikato, in the company of the Incas' silent brothers — the llamas.20 Jul 04:00 AM
TravelAuckland art walksOn the streets, in the parks and galleries, Auckland has a wealth of art treasures to seek out.20 Jul 01:00 AM
TravelPowderhorn Chateau, OhakuneTristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.18 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelQueenstown: Where Sam jumps off ...Herald readers recommended a bunch of great Kiwi activities for Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins. We sent him to see the best of Queenstown with competition winner Dave Floyd.16 Jul 04:15 PM
TravelDunedin: Size really does matterPeter Feeney finds Dunedin is a supercity minus the sleaze.12 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelCoromandel: A mid-winter marvelCold nights are lit up with fire breathers, tin lanterns and fluorescent faces, finds Catherine Smith.12 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelFive of the best Coromandel secretsHead to some of these local gems next time you're visiting the peninsula.11 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: BenneydaleThis old mining town is finding a new fortune in the beauty of its forests, writes Elisabeth Easther.10 Jul 09:30 PM
