TranzAlpine: Seasoned admirer
KiwiRail locomotive engineer Alfred Wilson still isn't tired of the scenery.
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TranzAlpine Express: Take the slow train
Alexander Bisley traverses the Mainland on the Tranzalpine route.
Poor Knights Islands: Rich rewards
Sue Halliwell returns to the spectacular Poor Knights Islands.
Tongariro Crossing: Pass with care and respect
Greta Umbers takes on the country's most popular day hike.
Wellington: Weta's infestation
The streets, parks, museums, airport and zoo are teeming with creations from Weta.
Room check: The Hotel Grand Windsor
Stephanie Holmes checks into the Hotel Grand Windsor, Auckland.
Cook's tour of New Zealand
Graeme Lay looks at sites related to Captain Cook that Kiwi history buffs should visit.
Black water rafting in Waitomo
Neil Porten and his daughter go black water rafting. Here are their accounts of adventure.
Kapiti Coast with the most
A break on the Kapiti Coast is an enchanted chance to unwind, writes Cloe Willetts.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Christchurch
Michelle Weir checks into a central Christchurch hotel with a 'wow factor' bathroom.
Room check: Ibis Budget Auckland Airport
Donna McIntyre checks into a well-designed budget hotel close to the airport.
Water wonderland at our heart
A road trip around Lake Taupo is short enough to do in half a day.
Room check: Heritage Christchurch
Shandelle Battersby checks into an impressive Cathedral Square hotel.
Bar/fly: Speight's Brewery
The evolution of Dunedin's Speight's Brewery continues with a redesigned tour.
Room check: The Dunedin Distinction Hotel
Daniel Simmonds checks into a hotel that's great for business travellers.
Waiheke: Escape to the high life
Patricia Greig leaves the city behind and gets a taste of the good life on Waiheke.
Where to go for Labour Weekend
Jane Jurgens has some ideas to make the most of the first long weekend of summer.
Five things to do in Rotorua
There are so many things to see and do in Rotorua, writes Jason Reeves.
Room check: The Sofitel Auckland
Zoe Walker checks in for a luxury 'staycation' at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.
Autumn tempest abates
Magnificent Fiordland compensates for a rough start to a voyage, writes Pamela Wade.
Rotorua: Full steam ahead
MP Tamati Coffey offers his top tips for where to eat, drink, ride your bike and relax.
Ruapehu: Full on full blast
Liam Dann doesn't let a forecast storm stand in the way of a warming family holiday.
Kapiti: For the birds
The little spotted kiwi population is thriving at Kapiti Island nature reserve.
Gumboots and a vine romance (+Be in to win!)
Ashleigh Collis drinks in the atmosphere at Wairarapa's wine festival.
Two wheels good
Donna McIntyre takes to the iWays and byways of Hawke's Bay for a festival of cycling.
Otago Rail Trail: Roll with the punches
Venetia Sherson looks at alternative two-wheelers to ride the Otago Central Rail Trail.
Best Kiwi budget stays
NZ's best budget accommodations let you explore Aotearoa without breaking the bank.
Heritage Collection Akaroa Cottages
Shandelle Battersby checks into a one-bedroom Seaview Cottage, overlooking the harbour.
Whanganui: Rapid transit
Darragh Walshe and family traverse the historic and beautiful Whanganui River.