Auckland: Sails away - that's torn it
Maritime Museum puts on a voyage of discovery, writes Chris Eagles.
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Camping free comes at a cost
Just down the Seabird Coast from where I have a bach is a long stretch of beach alongside which runs a well-worn vehicle track.
Bay of Plenty: Twin treats
Great river town, super beach. Liz Light has free fun in Whakatane and Ohope.
Neighbours give Shore 'love motel' cold shoulder
A bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.
Nelson shares its best soul food
All is well until a salmon gobbles the hook, writes Sue Hoffart.
History burns deep on the wild west road
Jim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.
A rail ride of a lifetime
Clearly there's something about train travel that exercises a particular charm over New Zealanders, writes Jim Eagles.
North Shore: Ramble around the bays
Diana Clement dons her running shoes and explores a well-kept secret in her own backyard - the picturesque North Shore Walkway.
Cycle trail a road test for new hip
Jill Worrall tackles the Otago Rail Trail as preparation for a longer ride through India.
Access fee beats closing celebrated track, says Key
John Key says having to pay to use an internationally renowned walking track "isn't ideal", but it is better than the track being closed.
Ancient ice rivers march onward
Jim Eagles discovers quaint towns and glacier movements on the West Coast.
Hanmer Springs: High road to hedonism
Health and happiness top the menu at Amuri Estate, writes Susan Buckland.
Pop stars make scenery a hit
Tourism NZ is looking to Scribe, Liam Finn and The Mint Chicks to uncover out-of-the-way spots for tourists and draw younger Australian travellers.
West Coast: Charms of old? Take your pick
The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.
Waipoua: Whispers in the forest
Paul Rush pays homage to giant hermaphrodites and fairy people in the ancient kauri kingdom of Waipoua.
Queenstown set to treble visitor quota
New Zealand's premier resort town is riding a wave of tourism growth, and considering how it might handle a trebling of visitor numbers in the next 20 years.
Out of the darkness and into the light
A journey through Arthur's Pass reveals a wealth of history.
Cass: Colourful character right on track
A lone figure takes care of this station made famous by Rita Angus.
A playground right on our doorstep
Jim Eagles says it's a pity we we don't make more use of the marvellous recreational potential offered by the Hauraki Gulf.
Taupo Medieval Festival
Re-enactment enthusiasts travelled back in time at the Taupo Medieval Festival for jousting, archery, sword battles ... and a spit-roasted pig. Photographer Alan Gibson went with them.
Famous journey steeped in contrasts
Warm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.
Christchurch: Everything's lovely in Garden City
Jim Eagles enjoys the passing parade as he tours through Christchurch in style.
Turangi: Wining and dining in style
The Central Plateau is making a name for itself in viticulture, writes Jim Eagles.
Telltale signs this is Upham country
The imposing spirit of New Zealand's greatest soldier, Charles Upham, dominated the second leg of my rail trip on the TranzCoastal.
Time stands still at Mangonui
Liz Light explores a heritage trail that has escaped intrusion by developers and entrepreneurs.
Macquarie Island: A long way from everywhere
Jim Eagles is granted rare access to the lonely but lovely Sub Antarctic islands.
A natural kai on the TransCoastal track
Jim Eagles finds the attractions of this rail route very much suit his tastebuds.
Getting in the spirit across Cook Strait
Jim Eagles' journey aboard the Kaitaki from Wellington to Picton leaves him feeling replete.
Mangawhai: Seaside escape
Megan Singleton grabs some vino and enjoys a girls' weekend in magical Mangawhai.
Wellington: Capital sights and songbird sounds
Jim Eagles gets a dose of wildlife and culture in a stopover on his great NZ train journey.