OpinionJim Eagles: (Most of) our beach secrets exposedIf there's one thing nicer than a sunny day at the beach with family and friends, it's having the place to yourselves.16 Jan 08:30 PM
TravelHenderson: Action stations readyHelen van Berkel and daughter Grace, 10, experience the rough-and-tumble of Action World.15 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelSandspit: Park one big happy familySandspit Holiday Park Park is a family-oriented getaway 45 minutes north of Auckland that is steeped in history.14 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelAuckland Museum: Catching the culpritDanielle Wright plays detective to solve the mystery of who murdered Professor Felix Splicer.14 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelFree family outing: Karangahake GorgeThis beautiful area just over 90 minutes' drive from Auckland, is steeped in history.14 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelLeading lights in New ZealandRain or shine, Danielle Wright discovers why any season is ideal lighthouse weather.13 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelHistoric gems, the coast and kai moanaA five-day trip exploring the hidden gems of the East Coast comes to an end.13 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleNo fears, no worries, say Christchurch touristsBackpackers are still flocking to Christchurch as a must-stop destination, despite the ongoing shaking.13 Jan 06:37 AM
TravelTravelling the coast with the mostJamie Morton and Alan Gibson arrive at the North Island's most easterly point.12 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelLiving the Kiwi dream: Four families and their bachesA home by the sea is the Kiwi dream and many are living it.10 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelChristchurch 'one of NZ's most exciting cities' - Lonely PlanetTravel experts at Lonely Planet are encouraging tourists to spend some time in Christchurch.10 Jan 09:05 PM
TravelChristchurch: Conspicuous resumptionFor two years we have seen images of Christchurch, a broken city. Ewan McDonald visits a community picking up the pieces. 10 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelThrilling slides and nature's bitesJamie Morton suffers a bruised rear-end and discovers 'hard-luck camping'.10 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelEast Coast: Sleepy lake and falls to fall forIt's a paradise where time slows and crayfish dinners are all part of the landscape.09 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelWaitakeres: Take a hikeHelen van Berkel is on the trail of a cure for bored kids.09 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelThe gift of flight a lesson in paraglidingAndy Kenworthy casts aside his fears and jumps off a very large cliff ...08 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelWhatipu: A beach for all seasonsYou shouldn't swim at Whatipu, but Danielle Wright finds there's no better west coast beach for a windswept day.07 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleFeeling the need for speedAfter whizzing about on the tarmac in a compact land yacht, Dionne Christian is converted to the Kiwi-created sport of blokarting.07 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelWarkworth: Take it seaside-easyDanielle Wright and family don't let the rain put them off Sandspit.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMotutapu: Precious wildlife on city doorstepMotutapu's precious pest-free status was shattered when a stoat was discovered on bordering island Rangitoto after swimming an incredible 3km across the Hauraki Gulf.03 Jan 04:39 AM
TravelHamilton Gardens: This all makes scentsJust 90 minutes from Auckland, Hamilton Gardens present a variety of international gardening styles in a setting the whole family will enjoy exploring - for free.31 Dec 09:15 PM
TravelPine Harbour: Riviera vibe on the Pohutukawa CoastElisabeth Easther finds a slice of French seaside in Pine Harbour, just 40 minutes from Auckland.31 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelWaiheke: Ladies at leisure on an isle idyllThere are many beautiful beaches to base yourself on Waiheke. We chose Onetangi.30 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelMud is Whanganui's great levellerThe Herald's five-part summer series on New Zealand's recreational cycling experience ends with a look at Mangapurua and Ohakune's Old Coach Rd29 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelWaikato River Trails: Backcountry with hidden beautiesThe Waikato River Trails section of the NZ Bike Trail opens up a beautiful tract of backcountry North Island. 28 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelHauraki Rail Trail: In the shadow of a gold mountainWayne Thompson cycles the Karangahake Gorge section of Nga Haerenga and finds marvels of a bygone era.27 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelHoliday poll rates north the bestCoromandel just pipped the South Island as New Zealanders' favourite domestic holiday destination in 2011.27 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelEllerslie Races: And we're off ...A trip to the races is about more than just the horses, writes Alexia Santamaria.24 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelNorthland: On a high in KerikeriQuirky rooms are the icing on the cake on Rebecca Kamm's trip to Kerikeri, with its kauri forests, gourmet eats and stunning vistas.23 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelMotorhome holidays in NZNew book about touring New Zealand in a motorhome is packed with handy hints.20 Dec 04:00 AM
TravelAuckland: Round we go on the ShoreA restorative seaside ramble loops the loop from Narrow Neck.19 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelOhakune: Free wheeling on the Fishers TrackAndrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.18 Dec 08:00 PM
