TravelHow to spend a Dunedin weekend with your university-aged kid Last-minute flights resulted in a long-weekend adventure between mother and son. 06 Jul 01:00 AM
RacingWhy Ashley Dascombe's NZ debut was a race to rememberDascombe praised the trust and opportunity given by Connors at Trentham.29 Jun 06:00 PM
RacingBeetlegeuse triumphs at Ruakākā, tribute to Schick family tragedyBeetlegeuse wore 10-year-old Jimmy Schick's favourite cap during the race.29 Jun 04:59 PM
New ZealandMan spends almost 36 hours separated from bush tramping party before rescue29 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandKea Kids: School's new walking track is a taonga for the whole communityWatch11 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelWander Waiheke's breathtaking trails, then dine in style – the ultimate island treatWaiheke's hospitality takes any challenge head-on.18 Sep 06:45 PM
TravelThe Waikato way to play: fossils, films, and fiery beachesUnearth fossils, discover thermal beaches and walk movie trails in Waikato.12 Sep 06:30 AM
TravelDoC says 'unsustainable' Toyota Kiwi Guardian programme to end this monthOver 100,000 kids have received eco-conscious medals through the programme.04 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionThomas BywaterUnhappy trampers: Is there a better way to allocate Great Walks?In a network of 950 huts, have the Great Walks become too big for their boots?28 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelNew Great Walks bookings announced, DoC to stick with IT systemIT issues and false charges plagued hut bookings this week.28 Apr 01:09 AM
OpinionThomas BywaterUnhappy trampers: Is there a better way to allocate Great Walks?In a network of 950 huts, have the Great Walks become too big for their boots?27 Apr 07:53 PM
TravelGreat Walk bookings cancelled as DOC website crashesDOC apologises and asks trampers to wait for updates.25 Apr 10:05 PM
TravelGreat Walk, better bunks: Routeburn's luxury routePerfect blue skies and fine food greet Stephanie Holmes along the Routeburn Track.25 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelYour next Great Walk: A Southland track with creature comfortsA remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.25 Apr 08:00 AM
TravelGreat Walks, good manners: Five steps of outdoor hiking etiquetteLook after your fellow hikers and the tracks you share.22 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelMilford opening-day glitches sign of 'great demand', more Great Walks open next weekThe DoC booking system crashed just after opening at 9.30am, to the frustration of users.20 Apr 05:26 AM
TravelGreat frustrations: Milford Track fills up after DoC website issuesThe first Great Walk has been booked out but there's hope yet.20 Apr 12:30 AM
TravelDoC Great Walk booking website crashes under Milford Track demandBooking site overwhelmed by eager would-be trampers.19 Apr 09:51 PM
TravelHut costs to double: Cyclone repairs force DoC price hikeStandard hut fees will double from $5 to $10 a night, from July 1.13 Apr 10:12 PM
TravelNew Zealand's 7 best walks for autumnAutumn air means fewer crowds and comfortable conditions – just bring the wet weather gear07 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelHow does a guided tour New Zealand to life? Like thisFollow the leader by bike, foot, kayak, or raft.29 Jan 01:00 AM
TravelPilgrims trial 'robotic hiking suit' in JapanJapan's oldest pilgrimage route is an unlikely test site for cutting-edge technology.19 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelThe birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic ReserveWhere to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.19 Oct 12:59 AM
TravelLonely Planet picks New Zealand's best walks... with some surprisesLike many of us over the past two years, The Lonely Planet has got into tramping.04 Aug 07:30 PM
TravelPiha's best walks: Five short adventures to shake off cabin fever this winterRally the troops for some fresh air and exercise with these Piha winter walks.19 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelKiwi hike leapfrogs Milford in world's most popular trampsA survey into the world's most popular tracks has named the Kiwi hike as one of the best.09 Jun 10:26 PM
TravelGrand Canyon hiker's guilty plea, trail party grows out of controlThe guide plead guilty to inviting 140 hikers through the Arizona national park.27 Mar 07:21 PM
TravelBest of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 beach walksThe top 10 have been named but which walk will you vote as the country's number one?20 Jan 04:00 PM
