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
TravelRotoroa: Treasure island in the Hauraki GulfCarolyn Bergquist enjoys the tranquillity of the Hauraki Gulf's newest visitor attraction.16 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelGet your NZ holiday inspiration hereThe friendly staff at nzherald.co.nz share their favourite holiday spots.16 Dec 04:00 AM
OpinionWhat's your favourite NZ holiday spot?What's your favourite NZ holiday spot? And why? Send us your views.16 Dec 01:00 AM
LifestyleCapital way to sample Wellington Monique Balvert-O'Connor puts on her walking shoes for a taste of Wellington.13 Dec 01:00 AM
TravelOamaru: A boutique dreamChloe Johnson visits an Oamaru lodge with hosts as fascinating as the building's history.11 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelTauranga: Testing the watersTauranga's beaches are back in business, just in time for summer, writes Shandelle Battersby.09 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelKapiti Island: Birdlife bonanzaKapiti Island has gone to the birds and Jim Eagles reckons that's what makes a stay on this nature reserve so rewarding.08 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleWaiheke Island: Escape before the Christmas rushAvoid the pre-Christmas madness and invest in some healthy healing time on Waiheke Island.06 Dec 10:30 PM
TravelQueenstown: Mini-break meccaThere's plenty more to do than just ski in this Central Otago town, reports Shandelle Battersby.05 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelBedbugs and dirty sheets top traveller fearsA survey has revealed Kiwi travellers' biggest hygiene fears.04 Dec 10:15 PM
TravelFishing on WaihekeDonna McIntyre sets out in search of the Hauraki Gulf's bounty on a fishing charter boat.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelHolidays that won't break the bankDanielle Wright finds it's the simple, rather than most expensive, things in life that create the best family holidays.02 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelScandrett Regional Park: Bach to basicsDanielle Wright spends a weekend in a regional park and discovers that having nothing to do can be a very good thing.02 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe special joys of a Kiwi cafe crawlA new book checks out 70 outlets sure to delight coffee-lovers, writes Jim Eagles.30 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand slashes domestic faresAir New Zealand has this morning slashed its cheapest domestic airfares by up to $10 as it launches new low-cost seats.28 Nov 10:52 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: The great walk of New Zealand opensTe Araroa - a national walkway running the length of the country - will be officially opened this weekend.28 Nov 08:30 PM
TravelSunday Drive: WhangaparaoaA meander to Whangaparaoa makes for a perfect Sunday, finds Helen van Berkel.26 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelNorthland: I heart HokiangaIt doesn't take long for the creative and picturesque charms of Northland's west coast to enrapture Kirsten Warner.26 Nov 04:30 PM
