A tour of Tauranga by bicycle is a great way to explore the city and its surrounds, discovers Tristan Ogden.

A cold, wet end to a thrilling wilderness voyage is all part of the adventure, writes Elizabeth Binning.

An afternoon drive to Huia will reveal some amazing picnic spots, picturesque bays and historical locations.

Cate Foster puts flowers in her hair and follows the hippie trail to the pukeko bridge and the charming Northland town of Kaiwaka.

Alex Tully and family test their wits and their funny bones at two Rotorua mazes.

New Zealand offers unique spa treatments, often at sites of thermal springs, writes Diana Clement.

Everything in Te Aroha harks back to another time, finds Rebecca Barry Hill.

Former England captain Phil Vickery is encouraging the English rugby fans to make the trip to New Zealand.

No good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.

The Manukau Harbour reaches its fingers far inland and you're still on the highway when the first mangrove-fringed estuaries hove into view.

A Whitianga thermal spa is an instant de-stresser, writes Dionne Christian.

Paul Rush takes a sea change along the shipwreck coast of southern Wairarapa.

Cath Fraser samples a Queenstown-based visitor activity aimed at unleashing the artist within.

Auckland has been ranked seventh in a list of the best value cities to visit by a US travel site.

Boutique hotel on the edge of Christchurch's red zone among those singled out by Travel + Leisure magazine.

After enjoying horse races on the beach at KareKare, Danielle Wright heads to Ruakaka to enjoy horse racing across from the beach.

Heading back to childhood haunts in Hamilton, plus taking in all the new hotspots, is a hit with the family. Gill South writes.

An 11-deck cruise ship arriving for the Rugby World Cup has been forced to slash prices by half in a bid to spark interest among Kiwis.

Jim Eagles visits a nursery for the most endangered of our kiwi species.

We visit Mt Ruapehu and Coronet Peak to find out what’s on offer this year.

Bronwyn Sell has the arduous task of eating her way around the hotspots of a wintry beachside town, with interludes of hot pooling and a ride on a Harley.

Three of Viva's favourite fashion girls share their stylish mid-winter holiday escapes.

Chris Samsara visits a rugged spot that has been heaven to some and hell to others.

If you're looking for a cheap holiday in New Zealand then Auckland is the place to go.

Kieran Nash visited Queenstown before last week's dumping of snow, and still found plenty to keep him thrilled and chilled.

A coastal road south of Auckland has Cate Foster in a flap.

Donna McIntyre puts her best foot forward and takes the scenic route through Auckland on a Coast to Coast walk.

Sue Baxalle and family enjoy an adrenalin-packed weekend with a few hairy moments.

A five-star, 300-room hotel will fill former America's Cup sites on one of the most valuable pieces of waterside property in the country.