TravelHaunted by the memory of these visitsJoanna Mathers uncovers disquieting stories of places where the former inhabitants just don't want to let go ...18 May 05:30 PM
TravelWaitomo: Descent into the labyrinthVisiting Ruakuri Cave is a spiritual journey into a subterranean world where time stands still, writes Paul Rush.14 May 04:15 AM
TravelHauraki: Trail blazersCycling enthusiast Catherine Smith is one of the first riders to try the Hauraki Rail Trail.11 May 05:30 PM
TravelWhangarei: Almost all our own handiworkJim Eagles is delighted to discover a hidden talent for carving.08 May 09:30 PM
TravelCruising: The ship that rockedEdward Rooney charts a course to the bottom of South Island and across to Australia on one of the busiest cruise ships afloat.06 May 08:40 PM
TravelBirkenhead: Sweet asGreat scenery and a dollop of sugary history; Liz Light takes an autumn walk in Chelsea Heritage Park.05 May 05:30 PM
TravelTaupo: From paddle to saddleThere's plenty to do in Taupo for the whole family, writes Elisabeth Easther.04 May 05:30 PM
TravelRotorua: Full steam aheadEstelle Sarney takes a Rotorua walk through history and a thermal field.03 May 05:30 PM
TravelWharariki Beach: A rugged Tasman gemJill Worrall takes a hike to one of her favourite South Island beaches.02 May 12:00 AM
TravelWanaka: On a wing and a prayerHeading down south by motorhome to the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow is a nostalgic, and pie-filled, journey for pilot Michael Walsh.01 May 06:00 PM
TravelPerfect family holidayDanielle Wright takes her family to Rotorua and becomes a tourist in her hometown.01 May 12:00 AM
LifestyleWeekend leisure: Fossil hunting Dionne Christian and her family rummage around in nature's past on a fossil-hunting expedition.28 Apr 06:00 PM
TravelYe olde PaeroaThis Waikato town's a treasure hunter's dream, writes Joanna Mathers.28 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelTurangi: The one that got awayDanielle Wright and family head to the 'Trout Fishing Capital of the World' and manage to catch ... a couple of prawns.27 Apr 05:30 PM
TourismKiwiRail slashes number of Overlander train tripsKiwiRail is slashing the number of trips its Overlander train service takes between Auckland and Wellington.24 Apr 02:12 AM
TravelHawke's Bay bounty good enough for any MasterChefA region's fine food delights MasterChef contestants, writes Joanne Carroll.23 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelWaiheke: Island musicDanielle Wright visits the Whittaker's Music Museum and finds a great excuse to day-trip to Waiheke, even on a rainy autumn day.21 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelSOS Survival Training: Getting back to basicsAndy Kenworthy joins a group of hardy souls to test his survival skills on a wet weekend and comes out alive and kicking.20 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelGolden Bay: Recalling fraught trips over the hillGolden Bay summers have woven into my memories since I was about 12, when we made our first trip here from Christchurch.19 Apr 04:30 AM
TravelA romantic rendezvousTwo writers travel to Rotorua to see the two sides of the honeymoon experience.19 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelTravel editors hail two NZ luxury hotelsTwo South Island hotels are looking forward to big spin-offs after appearing on Conde Nast Traveler's 'Hot List'.18 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelKaipara Coast: Art in the gardensCate Foster's weekend ramble takes her to a garden gallery that every member of the family will enjoy.18 Apr 03:30 AM
TravelTaupo floats our boatKirsty Wynn and her family find fun by the bucketful at the lakeside.17 Apr 09:30 PM
TourismCompany confident DoC will ok monorailDoC has indicated it will approve a concession to build a 43km monorail through conservation land, subject to public submissions.17 Apr 09:21 PM
TravelThe Catlins: Rare species at home in the wild southJill Worrall continues her journey south through the Catlins, the remote coastal region that straddles Otago and Southland.17 Apr 02:00 AM
TravelKarikari Peninsula: Shoreline luxuryLuxury presides at Northland's Carrington Resort, writes Julia Shallcrass.16 Apr 02:30 AM
TravelTutukaka: Autumnal escapeSusan Edmunds looks past bad weather to see Tutukaka's many away-from-it-all virtues.14 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelPlaying on childhood memoriesRotorua's geothermal marvels are just as impressive after a long absence.13 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Buddha's Day outA day at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple provides much-needed nourishment for the soul, writes Farida Master.13 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelGuys just wanna have funAlex Robertson burns up some energy on a mountain bike at a stag weekend in Rotorua.11 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelAuckland: Dog days in Pt ChevMy friend wanted to go for a walk but stipulated it had to be near her house and somewhere her large pup Mo could run off-lead for a while.10 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionThe Catlins: Discovering a forgotten nugget of NZTwo decades ago it was mostly only Otago and Southland locals who knew about the Catlins, but the secret's now out, writes Jill Worrall.09 Apr 10:30 PM
TravelNorthland: A pilgrimage to Cape ReingaThe trip to the very tip of New Zealand, where the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Pacific Ocean, is a pilgrimage every Kiwi should make, writes Megan Singleton.09 Apr 05:30 PM
