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Five historic walks around Waitangi
Five walks that highlight the historic significance of Waitangi and nearby areas

Kia Ora: Gordonton
Originally called Hukanui, with huka being Maori for "foam, frost or snow" and nui meaning big; in this neck of the woods it means "heavy frost".

Auckland: Shooting the breeze
Elisabeth Easther heads south of Auckland for a day of shooting and feasting at Bracu.

Take your time this long weekend
With the help of Booking.com, we've put together some great Auckland Anniversary Weekend scenic road trips.

Kia Ora: Riwaka
Corruption of Riuwaka, riu for bilge of waka (or basin) where water might gather, and waka for canoe.

See NZ and the world from above
New Zealand's stunning landscapes are highlighted in a new series of films that shows the "View From Above" at a variety of locations around the globe.

Kia Ora: Huia
This proud community plays host to the best scenery - and cake - you'll find, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Room Check: City Life Hotel, Auckland
Shandelle Battersby checks into the CityLife Hotel, Central Auckland.

NZ one of the best countries in the world
New Zealand has yet again been named one of the best countries in the world.

Five reasons to cruise the Sub-Antarctic
Everyone capable of doing so should ship aboard a Heritage Expeditions voyage to Snares, Auckland and Campbell Islands, writes Paul Charman.

Grand old ride on the rails
Roger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.

Why we want to go to Hawkes Bay
Here are some of the best events happening in Hawkes Bay over the next few months.

Hokianga: Going for gold up north
Boogie boarding on the sand dunes of Hokianga is addictive, family friendly fun, writes Rob Cox.

Hot, summer days ... spent in the office
While most of you were cowering under what was left of your tent on the Coromandel or up north, I was holding the fort here in Auckland, Shandelle writes.

The elusive treasures of Opito Bay
Opito was worth the journey, even if Eveline Harvey didn't get to sample its scallops.

Great Barrier Island: Hidden paradise an air hop away
Sarah Ell relishes a taste of Great Barrier's wild landscape and sense of freedom.

Hauraki Gulf: Right pace on Kawau
The Hauraki Gulf island is a captivating and peaceful place, where birdsong and an exotic history provide the backdrop, and city stress just melts away, writes Kelly Lynch.

Auckland: Exploring sacred isles
Walking tours of Rangitoto and Motutapu allow in-depth discovery of the islands' history, writes Donna McIntyre.

Five of the best small islands for camping
Get away from the rat race with a few days' stay on one of our beautiful islands, recommends Donna McIntyre.

Wellington: City comes alive as the arts come to town
Wellington's reputation as the capital of cool gets a boost next month.

Camper loves dome away from home
Trade Me has revealed that camping was the most popular search term for the over-60 age group before the Christmas holidays.