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Waikato: Hauraki rail trail is an easy rush

Gold's grip may be over but the Waikato shines bright for cyclists, writes Grant Bradley.

Synthetic cannabis and meths main factors in death: Coroner

An extended delay in effective CPR led to brain injury and death.

He Tāngata: Darren Mills

Elisabeth Easther talks to Darren Mills of Waikato River Explorer.

Got to Get Out: Mount Pirongia

Mount Pirongia gives you something new to look at all day.

Wonderful Waikato

Tim Roxborogh tackles the famous river's bike trails with ease.

Black water rafting in Waitomo

Neil Porten and his daughter go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of adventure.

Water wonderland at our heart

A road trip around Lake Taupo is short enough to do in half a day.

Repairs to begin on Waikato transmission mast

The repairs are beginning but it's unclear when the airwaves will again liven.

Beach, bach, beauty in the Coromandel

Greg Bruce and his family enjoy a Coromandel break, despite the weather.

Beechtree Suites, Taupo

Ewan McDonald is shocked to find TripAdvisor on the money regarding comfortable beds.

Taupo: Here's looking at you kid ...

Miriyana Alexander checks out a luxury lodge that's luring celebs to New Zealand.

The elusive treasures of Opito Bay

Opito was worth the journey, even if Eveline Harvey didn't get to sample its scallops.

A ride in the fast lane

Taupo is a great playground for thrillseekers, finds Shandelle Battersby.

It's all about the journey

Next time you pass through Karangahake, trek the Hauraki Rail Trail or visit a farm.

Kia ora: Paeroa

Elisabeth Easther finds this town has much to boast besides its famed giant L&P bottle.

NZ icon towns: Paeroa

We look at spots made famous by some classic Kiwi landmarks.

Horses for courses in Cambridge

Elisabeth Easther enjoys a tour of a Cambridge stud farm and takes a crash course on raising racehorses.

Four of the best Coromandel outings

Next time you're in the region, be sure to explore these spots ...