Latest from North America
New York: Spin around Manhattan
Biking around New York takes Rob McFarland off-trail and into less-seen neighbourhoods.
USA: It's a gas in an RV
America's byways are a perfect network for a road trip, says Rob McFarland.
The Streets of San Francisco
No Alcatraz. Or Fisherman's Wharf. Ewan McDonald goes back to a favourite town and avoids the tourist traps. And the cable cars.
Big snow in the big white
Hannah Stephenson cruises into the British Columbia to hit the slopes of Big White.
Mexico: Embrace the monster
Amy Rosenfeld finds herself entranced by the vibrant chaos of one of the world's most-populated cities.
Washington: Biking and rolling through DC
Anyone who has biked through any major city's downtown knows that cycling is one of the best ways to get to know a place - Rob Owen saddles up and gets to know Washington DC.
Doping: The bicycle thieves
Sports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.
A great way to see the US
The Amtrak Empire Builder may not be the most elegant train in the world, but the wide Montana scenery more than makes up for it.
When Google maps go bad
Internet giant's map showed Kiwi boy lying on road, car advancing during school drill.
Jim Traue: Education's home advantage
Failure starts before a child has even set foot in the classroom, writes Jim Traue.
New York: Cutting through the Big Apple
A walk through Manhattan's main thoroughfares during New York Fashion Week reveals some of the sartorial sides of the city.
PM: Apec talks 'on track'
Clear cut results are thin on the ground but Prime Minister John Key said today he was happy with this year's Apec economic meeting in Vladivostok, Russia.
Nova Scotia: Big on adventure
With river rapids, fine wines, fresh seafood and a fascinating history to explore, you can pack a lot in to a trip to Nova Scotia, says Sarah Barrell.
Foreigners suspected in crime plot
A group of Romanians have been prevented from entering New Zealand amid suspicions they were planning a crime spree down Auckland's Queen St.
Property Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the way
The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.
An enchanted train trip across Canada
Sighting a cosmic marvel more than makes up for a couple of sleepless nights, writes Janet Keeler.
Nantucket: Follow the smart set to New England
Chris Leadbeater experiences the extremes of Nantucket island, the glitzy Massachusetts getaway popular with holidaying New Yorkers.