TravelTongariro: Mountain magicA moonlit weekend gives Fraser Crichton an opportunity to find out more about Project Tongariro's high-tech Tongariro Alpine Crossing experience.28 Sep 03:30 AM
TravelMt Tongariro tracks to be reopenedOfficials are looking at reopening tracks which have been closed since the mountain's eruption.24 Aug 01:30 AM
TravelWest Auckland: Sweet isolationDanielle Wright discovers what locals have long known: winter is the best time to visit a west coast beach.17 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSilent for decades, Tongariro shows it can still kick ashOnly hours after Judy Bailey completed the Tongariro Crossing, the volcano awoke from its century-long slumber...13 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelInterest in Tongariro Alpine Crossing eruptsInterest in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has gone "through the roof" since Mount Tongariro erupted on Monday night.07 Aug 11:41 PM
TravelInto the UrewerasWith its ever-unfolding ranges of thick primordial forest, Te Urewera is a treasure.24 Jul 09:26 PM
TravelAuckland: The forgotten coastDiana Clement explores parts of the restored Puketapapa Coast.21 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelFour of the best... Auckland waterfront walksFresh air, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, what's not to like?20 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelSuburban walk: Leafy lope casts magic spellCate Foster follows Oakley Creek's winding paths.16 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelA Waikato River wanderThe hectic pace of Auckland seems a million miles away as I idly watch a lone duck disappear around a bend in the river.10 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Three parks and a piazzaKarangahape Rd, on a sunny Sunday morning, has the look of a good time girl who's gone to bed in her makeup.04 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelSuburban walk: Hillsborough loopIf you ever had any fear that birds dislike an urban environment, a walk through Epsom will dispel that notion.29 May 05:30 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
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
TravelAuckland: Walking the Manukau foreshoreDonna McIntyre discovers the lesser-known charms of Manukau Harbour.07 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Summit to be proud ofHe may not have reached the peak of Mt Ruapehu but Winston Aldworth had fun trying.23 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelWaitakeres: Take a hikeHelen van Berkel is on the trail of a cure for bored kids.09 Jan 04:30 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
TravelAmbury Park: Birdlife rises from sea of wasteBeauty abounds where once there was sewage and sludge, finds Liz Light.10 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelMt Hikurangi: A positive altitudeVicki Virtue gets high on the beauty of the first mountain in NZ to see the sun.26 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelQueenstown: Access all (alpine) areasNo good at skiing? No problem. Danielle Wright sets out in snowshoes through Queenstown's backcountry.08 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelAuckland: I'll take the high roadDonna McIntyre puts her best foot forward and takes the scenic route through Auckland on a Coast to Coast walk.16 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelKarangahake Gorge: Middle of the road tripThere's more to Karangahake Gorge than the view from SH2, as Danielle Wright discovers on a weekend break from Auckland.03 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelWalking the Waitakere RangesFrom half-hour family rambles to full-day tramps, explore Auckland's finest green space.29 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelWhanganui: River of dreamsNovice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.11 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelSummer survival in the outdoorsSafety in the wild comes down to a few simple rules, writes Mountain Safety Council chief executive Darryl Carpenter.15 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelKaipara Coast: Get back to natureA new enterprise at Kaipara gives city folk the chance to reconnect with the countryside during a three-day walk, writes Catherine Smith.26 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelTongariro National Park: A mountainous escapeDiana Clement and a friend took two long weekends away from men and children to discover the tracks of Tongariro National Park.22 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelMilford: Off the beaten trackMilford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.21 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelTongariro: Over the volcanoThe Tongariro Crossing seems to agree with energetic children a lot more than weary adults, finds Helen van Berkel.01 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelJourney to the heart of Mt DoomHerald reporter Beck Vass explores Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage site.28 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelKepler Track: The tortoise and the haresPaul Rush finds Fiordland's alpine Kepler Track a challenge, while others dash over it in record time.19 Jan 03:00 PM
