What's your favourite thing about living in Marlborough? The proximity to a diverse and incredible outdoor playground: five minutes

The sunny outlook for Auckland Anniversary Day is an ideal opportunity to get out of the house and explore the beauty the region has to offer.

Elisabeth Easther meets Sandy Waters the owner/operator of Snowy Waters Lodge in Raetihi.

Amid the hurly-burly adventures to be had, Riki Swannell opts for quiet ult-luxe.

Scott K MacLeod spends three days shivering and hobbling his way along the Motatapu Track.

Shandelle Battersby flies NZ417 to the capital.

Eleanor Ainge Roy swigs, slurps, munches and nibbles through a food safari.

Chocolatefish Media owner Adele Thurlow shares the best things about her adopted home.

There's more to a great beach than sand and surf.

We've rounded up some expert campers to share their best advice for weekends away.

Elisabeth Easther looks back on her big collection of small town stories.

So you fancy escaping the city but don't want to spend all day in your car? Here's everything you need to know about Auckland's most accessible regional parks.

Leila George looks at the best of the Kiwi festivals for 2017.

In response to our SoFloat competition, readers share their favourite relaxing holiday spots and cherished memories from those places.

One of the great joys about January in New Zealand is that you can always grab a bottle and a picnic and find a deserted beach ...

Fancy a bush walk or want to see an albatross? Here is where to go to enjoy the best New Zealand has to offer.

Kiwis spent more in the Coromandel last summer than in any other holiday hot-spot, according to research by consumer spending analysts

Australia's favourite bikini blogger has been mocked by fans for thinking Australians are the first to open their Christmas presents.

Justine Tyerman and her husband warm to the deadline-free realities of life on the road.

COMMENT: Christmas is an official holiday pass to do what you want.

Soak up Waiheke's creativity, writes Dionne Christian.

A new mascot for Waitomo has been unveiled. Sam the Moa sits on the side of State Highway 37 in Hangatiki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Queues? What queues? Lorna Subritzky goes by rail to enjoy Tongariro National Park and salutes traffic jams as she passes through.

Beautiful Portobello has wildlife, great views and excellent coffee.

'Twas the month before Christmas when photographer Jason Oxenham got an all-access pass to the making of the Smith & Caughey's Santa rooms. Story by Kim Knight.

Parnell is enjoying a renaissance thanks to its retailers and galleries, writes Sarah Daniell.

A huge new body of water on their property wasn't part of their plan, but these North Canterbury farmers want to make hay while the sun shines.

The Bay of Islands' biggest jewel is ideal for a classic Kiwi beach break, writes Elisabeth Easther.

No, it's not the Sheraton or the Four Seasons - New Zealand's latest accommodation provider to list its wares on Booking.com falls a little further off the beaten track.

Everything from lakes and beaches to cities and movie sets have featured in New Zealand's most Instagrammed locations this year.