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Heavy pedalling in Hawkes Bay

Cycling adventures show off the country's most exhilarating views, discovers Ellie Mitchell.

Kia ora: Te Kauwhata

Detour through a town you always pass but never stop to visit, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Six reasons to love Auckland

Auckland, and Aucklanders, tend to get a lot of grief, but Rhonwyn Newson loves the City of Sails.

Soar over clouds in Wanaka

On a scenic flight in the south, Elizabeth Carlson gets into the pilot's seat.

Waikato: Sleep like Genghis in Raglan

A shelter of the steppes finds a place under the nikau, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.

Tramping: We did it our way

Intrepid trampers or a bunch of softies? Pam Neville puts the case for guided walks.

Auckland: The show goes on

Catherine Smith enjoys a city break in her hometown.

Room check: Mighty Deuce 2Y campervan

Winston Aldworth stays in a Mighty Deuce 2Y campervan in Waipara.

Wellington: Magic of museums

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

Wellington: Capital's food festival a culinary treat

Sarah Lang salivates over the delights to be found at Wellington on a Plate.

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?

Auckland: Horsing around in Muriwai

There's more to the West Coast than gannets, finds Danielle Wright.

Room check: Wharekauhau Country Estate, Wairarapa

Anne Gibson takes in the luxurious accommodation and dramatic surroundings at a Palliser Bay lodge that's hosted royalty.

Akaroa: Bank on visual treats

The road around Banks Peninsula is steeped in history, finds Wendy Dunlop.

Waikato: The llama farmers

Danielle Wright spends a rainy day in Waikato, in the company of the Incas' silent brothers — the llamas.

Auckland art walks

On the streets, in the parks and galleries, Auckland has a wealth of art treasures to seek out.