Named for a local tribe, a branch of the Waitaha people, and Ngati Mamoe.

A Kiwi hotel and island have been named among the world's best by Travel and Leisure magazine.

These places will prove to be the cherry on top of your Otago holiday.

Chris Daniels apprehensively doubles down on the North Island's highest mountain.

On the way out to Moturua Island, our guide pointed out a spectacular mansion on the sprawling hillsides of Russell.

Helen van Berkel heads underground with her daughter for the stunning delights of Waitomo.

Eli Orzessek takes a walk on the wild, wonderful and weird side of Taranaki.

Venture to the bottom of the country and you'll find a warm welcome.

New study shows Brits are taking vast amounts of holidays - and they all want to come to NZ.

Deep in the bush of the Abel Tasman National Park, four trampers are scuffing their feet along a sandy path, eyes intently scanning the canopy above.

Rob Cox finds himself caught short when he takes his wife to the exclusive Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a Mother's Day treat.

Eli Orzessek stays at a Taranaki hotel with free mountain bikes.

It's the perfect family destination, finds Rob Cox.

Miriyana Alexander gets a taste of luxury and finds it's for kids as well as adults.

Amisfield is one of Queenstown's best-known wineries, and its bistro was started as a way to showcase and support its unique wine in 2005.

Kaukapakapa Markets, on the third Sunday of each month, are fun for eating, drinking and people-watching.

Helen van Berkel discovers a precious natural highway, not far from the roar of Auckland traffic.

Kiwi actor David de Lautour finds a respite from the mad world of Hollywood in Taupo, the home of his heart.

You can see more than 30 winning entries at the World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum on the outskirts of Nelson's CBD for $24 (adult).

The Queenstown Skyline gondola is set for a multi-million dollar revamp.

Driving past the orchards, wineries and small agricultural towns of Otago brought to mind trips through California's Central Valley.

Papa is Maori for land and the towai is a native tree - making it Land of the Towai.

There's nothing like hitting the hometown hard to rediscover Auckland's charm, writes Verity Johnson.

Whether it's adventure or relaxation you're after, there's heaps to do in Hanmer.

An autumnal visit to relaxing Hanmer Springs is just what the doctor ordered.

Auckland had been named the greatest coastal city in the world by an overseas cruise line.

Te Araroa: New Zealand's Trail is 3000km of continuous walking from one end of Aotearoa to the other, connecting Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south.

In both New Zealand and Australia, we pride ourselves on our "big things" - whether it's a carrot in Ohakune or a banana in Coff's Harbour.