TravelHokitika: After the Gold Rush, the cycle rushWhat to do on on a weekend in Hokitika on two wheels.21 Jul 02:46 AM
TravelBikers and hikers book out the Paparoa 'Great Walk' hutsCyclists say that opening the track to bikes allows more people to experience it.30 Jun 01:48 AM
TravelJourney back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West CoastThere are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.16 Feb 05:00 PM
TravelCoast to Coast: Surviving and thriving on a 243km challengeAer you up to cycling, walking and kayaking across the South Island in four days?08 Jan 05:06 PM
TravelGO NZ: The perfect challenge to end a challenging yearEven when you think you can't go any further, you can.15 Dec 04:10 AM
TravelGO NZ: Road tripping the West Coast is best by coachFor the ultimate luxury, explore South Island's West Coast on a small group coach holiday.26 Nov 02:49 AM
TravelMilestone: Elisabeth Easther on turning 50 on the West CoastWith exotic holiday plans on hold, a journey to the West Coast is full of highlights.17 Nov 03:36 AM
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
PremiumPremiumTravelWhere to eat, drink and stay on the West CoastThe best of the West Coast from Reefton to Hokitika.26 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandHot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in GisborneYesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.31 Jan 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOther people's holidays - what's it like to grow up in a motor camp?Behind the scenes of other people's holidays.24 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandAmazing images: A spot of badminton - in the middle of Franz Josef GlacierPlayers don crampons instead of sneakers for badminton on ice.30 Jul 09:13 PM
TravelOkarito: Small town gloryThere is much to charm in this tiny West Coast hamlet, writes Elisabeth Easther.21 Nov 02:00 AM
TravelMy blue heavenTim Warrington finds himself in the stunning icefields of Franz Josef Glacier.30 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing boaties suspendedThe search for two boaties missing in West Coast waters has been suspended overnight.16 Sep 05:33 AM
TravelMurder on the Greymouth ExpressThere would be Alps. Snow. A dining car, and possibly dodgy travelling companions...11 Sep 08:00 PM
TravelBar/Fly: Monteith's Brewery, GreymouthThe West Coast has seen booms and busts but the beer has been flowing for 150 years.29 Aug 10:00 PM
TravelWest Coast: Golden trailsAnna Harrison embarks on four days of cycling to explore the rugged West Coast.01 Nov 12:00 AM
TravelFranz Josef: Slow shuffle through glacier countryJustine Tyerman learns the pin-step on a famous South Island river of ice.27 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelHokitika: West Coast WalkwayKim Knight felt the fear (and then walked it off) on a six-hour side-trip to Hokitika.11 Sep 04:16 AM
TravelBeachfront Hotel, HokitikaBronwyn Sell stays in an ocean-front room on the West Coast.10 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelHigh on the South's rugged majestyAwe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.01 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelFood's brewed wild escortElisabeth Easther is introduced to the beers that are in the market for perfect suitors.25 Jun 02:00 AM
TravelKia ora: Franz JosefElisabeth Easther explores the striking natural beauty of this West Coast gem.05 Jun 09:30 PM
TravelKia ora: Fox Glacier townshipThousands visit the ice in this world-famous beauty spot, writes Elisabeth Easther.22 May 09:30 PM
TravelA holiday with real biteThe Wild Foods Festival attracts bold appetites to a great town, writes Anna Leask.11 Dec 10:30 PM
TravelLonely Planet hails West CoastRecognition just proves what Coasters have always known, says local mayor.08 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelWhistling up a rare treatJim Eagles visits a nursery for the most endangered of our kiwi species.25 Jul 08:00 PM
TravelThe white magic of Franz Josef GlacierGlacier-walking's blend of beauty and adrenalin leaves Liz Light spellbound.19 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelThe splendid isolation of Jackson BayJill Worrall discovers a settlement that time forgot.14 Oct 01:05 AM
TravelArawata Bill's stomping groundJill Worrall explores the region that was home to the legendary bushman and prospector.05 Oct 03:30 AM
