Latest from New Zealand Holidays

Stewart and Ulva islands: Avian outposts in the south

Stewart Island is not completely predator free but compared with the mainland it is a paradise for our native birds, writes Jill Worrall.

Northland: Perfect score for luxury lodge

A luxury New Zealand lodge has been judged as providing perfect service by an international travel magazine.

Queenstown: We'll come back again

Rob Cox longs for a lake view and a big tub.

Auckland: Three parks and a piazza

Karangahape Rd, on a sunny Sunday morning, has the look of a good time girl who's gone to bed in her makeup.

Square set for winter freeze

It's nearly time to get your skates on in the central city.

Four of the best... winter surf spots

Don't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.

Taranaki: Surfing safari

James Russell and some mates head to the 'Naki to hang 10 and tame the waves of the reefs.

Auckland: Rotoroa Island gets a makeover

Catherine Smith avoids her own garden by volunteering to help restore Rotoroa to a public green haven.

Suburban walk: Hillsborough loop

If you ever had any fear that birds dislike an urban environment, a walk through Epsom will dispel that notion.

Hamilton: Animal magnets

Dionne Christian is drawn to the charming characters of Hamilton Zoo.

Haunted by the memory of these visits

Joanna Mathers uncovers disquieting stories of places where the former inhabitants just don't want to let go ...

Waitomo: Descent into the labyrinth

Visiting Ruakuri Cave is a spiritual journey into a subterranean world where time stands still, writes Paul Rush.

Hauraki: Trail blazers

Cycling enthusiast Catherine Smith is one of the first riders to try the Hauraki Rail Trail.

Whangarei: Almost all our own handiwork

Jim Eagles is delighted to discover a hidden talent for carving.

Cruising: The ship that rocked

Edward Rooney charts a course to the bottom of South Island and across to Australia on one of the busiest cruise ships afloat.

Birkenhead: Sweet as

Great scenery and a dollop of sugary history; Liz Light takes an autumn walk in Chelsea Heritage Park.

Taupo: From paddle to saddle

There's plenty to do in Taupo for the whole family, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Rotorua: Full steam ahead

Estelle Sarney takes a Rotorua walk through history and a thermal field.