TravelYou voted. We listened. Summer's top-rated experiences revealedThe votes are in. Kiwis have nominated their top summer to-dos and here are the finalists.15 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelKiwi celebs share their picks for the Herald's Best of Summer competitionMatty McLean, Brynley Stent, Peter Gordon and more share their Best of Summer picks.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel'Precious' discovery in Tongariro sparks national search for its ownerHikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.06 Jan 11:20 PM
TravelFive tricks to avoid sandfly bites this summerSandflies are a less welcome part of the Kiwi summer.05 Jan 04:18 PM
TravelHow do you tackle 15,000km of coast? One walkway at a timeRedefine yourself one step at a time on the country's coastal walkways.01 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelIs this Auckland's best nature walk?It may be the best nature walk in Auckland but most have never heard of it.20 Dec 04:49 AM
TravelFive steps of outdoor hiking etiquetteLook after your fellow hikers and the tracks you share.06 Dec 07:55 PM
TravelŌpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopmentThe one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.05 Dec 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelMake your next lockdown walk unforgettableHow to transform your regular lockdown walk into a great adventure.19 Sep 06:30 AM
Travel$85 private islands and DoC's most deluxe hutsWith hot springs and private islands, these are not your average backcountry bunks.30 Jun 04:22 AM
TravelSix great New Zealand walks in luxury"The longer and harder the trip, the sweeter the return to soft beds and hot baths".29 Jun 06:06 AM
TravelArtist sketches every hike on accidental year in New ZealandBy the beginning of the year the London-based artist was ready to go home.16 Jun 11:18 PM
TravelGO NZ: Te Araroa founder's walk down memory trailsGeoff Chapple tackles a short yet challenging section of New Zealand's epic walking trail.09 Jun 03:42 AM
TravelPrice hike: Where are DoC's best value huts this season?DoC introduces 'weekend prices' trial for huts this season.10 May 02:05 AM
TravelWeather the weather: New Zealand's best autumn walksAutumn air means fewer crowds and comfortable conditions – just bring the wet weather gear19 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Keeping calm and Karen on up Queen Charlotte TrackThose boots weren't made for walking - but would I do it all again? In a heartbeat.06 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelHidden treasure: A Great Walk at Lake WaikaremoanaThis remote and rugged track is hidden in Te Urewera, at the heart of the East Coast.22 Mar 05:24 PM
TravelEnchanted forest: Why the Hollyford Track is the most magical place on EarthThe perfect short break to leave you refreshed and in awe of Aotearoa's history and beauty23 Feb 05:11 PM
TravelHow to hike three Great Walks in three daysThe grandeur cannot be captured, it must be experienced.15 Feb 05:12 PM
TravelRoom check: Glacial valleys and chill winds in the nether regionsForget what you know about camps and compostable toilets.03 Feb 03:00 AM
TravelYour next Great Walk: Southland track with creature comfortsA remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.07 Jan 05:44 PM
TravelCold beer and warm showers on NZ's Next Great WalkA remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.16 Dec 03:56 AM
TravelA Great Walk with fine wine, three-course meals and comfy bedsWhy it's not cheating to take the luxury option on the Milford Track.23 Sep 08:00 PM
TravelSecret messages in Patagonia clothing sew political divisionWhen it comes to politics US outdoors company Patagonia wears its heart on its sleeve.17 Sep 09:38 PM
TravelGO NZ: A Great Walk, by boot and by bikeThe Paparoa Track is the first new Great Walk to be added in two decades.08 Sep 07:00 PM
TravelSummer cicadas and a world of song on the Queen Charlotte TrackGeoff Chapple, founder of Te Araroa Trail, takes on Marlborough's Queen Charlotte Track.30 Jun 08:00 PM
TravelGo NZ: Elisabeth Easther's off the beaten track adventureThe Coromandel Coastal Walkway really lived up to its hype.04 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelJust do it: 16 top tips for New Zealand day walksHow to stay happy, healthy and safe on a hike.22 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelLike glamping, but on a boatA private ocean-to-table experience in the Marlborough Sounds.02 Dec 10:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand's best walks - all 100 of themA revised guide to NZ walks confirms the country is blessed with great options18 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge trampers to be safe after two rescuesThe police have taken the time to caution trampers ahead of any journeys this summer.16 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandDeadly decisions: Tramper watched partner die, waited a month for rescueThe grieving woman at the heart of month-long ordeal heard her partner's last breath.02 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandSouthland's Hump Ridge gets 'Great Walk' upgradeThe track will receive a $5 million upgrade and be added to the top tier of hikes.13 Jul 11:04 PM
New ZealandClues found in search for missing tramperMyers, 49, was reported missing after he failed to return home from a hike on June 1.10 Jun 05:54 AM
