TravelFull steam ahead on tour of the nationTravelling the length of the country by train is a unique way to enjoy New Zealand.26 May 04:15 PM
TravelTaumarunui: If you go down to the woods todayElisabeth Easther finally knocks off the other half of the Timber Trail.26 May 12:00 AM
TravelTaupiri: The sweet lifeDanielle Wright finds sweet treats at an old dairy factory in the Waikato.25 May 09:00 PM
TravelFive of the best cycling adventuresGet close to bush, rivers and hills on these two-wheeler tracks.24 May 09:00 PM
TravelHunkering down in paradiseJustine Tyerman saves on the international airfares and finds luxury accommodation just 45 minutes' drive from Auckland for a family reunion.24 May 01:00 AM
TravelKia ora: Fox Glacier townshipThousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.22 May 09:30 PM
TravelSki south: The run down on the slopesLeah McLennan looks at what's big and what's new on the Otago skifields.22 May 04:15 PM
TravelBar/fly: DunedinNothing re-awakens the Scot inside you like the aroma of a smoky whisky, finds Peter Feeney.22 May 03:00 AM
TravelFive of the best autumn kayak tripsGlassy water, still days, what could be more serene than a paddle?17 May 03:00 AM
TravelCatching the drift of kayaksKayaking trips from Matiatia on Waiheke can be an adventure for the whole family, discovers Donna McIntyre.16 May 09:30 PM
TravelOtago: Southern seasonsNo matter what the weather's doing, Pamela Wade finds entertainment in Southland and Central Otago.16 May 04:15 PM
TravelCanterbury ski club trail talesPut off by chairlift queues? Join the club, says Ben Taylor.14 May 02:00 AM
TravelSouth Island: Taking a trip on the slow trainPatrice Gaffaney enjoys the pleasures of a day-long TranzAlpine rail trip through the scenic wonders of the Southern Alps.11 May 03:00 AM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Adventures in the snowRachel Grunwell offers tips on how to survive taking the kids on a ski holiday.10 May 09:00 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Glamping in OhopeBeing voted the best beach in New Zealand has its pitfalls, discovers Danielle Wright.10 May 04:15 PM
TravelGoing up north for a whileEwan McDonald completes a personal triathlon in the Far North.10 May 03:00 AM
TravelAuckland: Ferociously fearsome funPrehistory's meatiest monsters are hanging out with nature's most ethereal critters - butterflies, writes Dionne Christian.09 May 04:15 PM
TravelKia ora: GlenorchyIt's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.08 May 09:30 PM
TravelWairarapa: Kiwis' own great stone iconPaul Rush visits a site where Maori legend and ancient architecture collide to remind us of our shared heritage.06 May 09:30 PM
TravelClassic foodie road tripA spectacular showcase of flavours from Hawkes Bay launches the winter, writes Catherine Smith.03 May 12:00 AM
TravelAuckland: Best fishing spotsAccording to the fishers' calendar, this weekend's tides and moon mean good fishing. Find a spot and throw out a line for an early morning or evening catch.02 May 04:15 PM
TravelFlight check: Invercargill to Stewart IslandShandelle Battersby flies Stewart Island Flights to New Zealand's third island.30 Apr 09:30 PM
TravelMap: Canterbury skifieldsFrom heliskiing at Mt Hutt to the fun, family atmosphere of the intimate club fields, Canterbury's skifields offer much within an easy drive from Christchurch.30 Apr 01:00 PM
TravelFlying high over WaihekeA bird's eye view is your reward when you take to the skies above Waiheke, discovers Helen van Berkel.27 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelHamilton: Up the garden pathFrom flowers to knitted veges, Hamilton is a garden city, writes Danielle Wright.25 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelKia ora: EdgecumbeElisabeth Easther finds this Bay of Plenty farming hub is well worth exploring.24 Apr 09:30 PM
TravelTop five reasons to visit ChristchurchThe Garden City's slow but steady rebirth is welcomed by Megan Singleton.23 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelWaitomo: Magic lies deep in the earthWaitomo's 'starlit' caves spark Alex Robertson's curiosity.22 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandLet's go to the chapel, bro200 years after NZ's first service, some churches are riding a resurgence in which theology and pastoral care merge with pragmatic acceptance of sex, booze and rock’n’roll.19 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelTaumarunui: Off the main trunk lineElisabeth Easther took a quirky rail trip and has been singing the little engines' praises ever since.18 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleBucketloads of action for kids these holidaysThere's no excuse for the kids to be bored these holidays with heaps to do around the city.18 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelKia ora: TirauElisabeth Easther visits a small North Island town that's full of iron and ... more iron.17 Apr 09:30 PM
TravelStewart Island: Birds rule island bastionPamela Wade meets a real brown kiwi and other wild species on an excursion to isolated Stewart Island.15 Apr 09:00 PM