There's more to check out while you're in the region for Fieldays.

It's a bewildering experience, that first half-hour drive on the highway north of Napier, finds Jamie Morton.

Elisabeth Easther scopes out the many attractions of the tiny community nestled at the end of Lake Wakatipu.

There's no shortage of options for keen skiers in the South Island, writes Jane Jeffries.

The decades-long battle for Otago's cycle route was worth it, finds Cassandra Mason.

It’s cold outside, but the last thing we want to do is hibernate all season long.

Kelly Lynch outlines what's happening at the largest ski resorts around the country.

Danielle Wright snowshoes cross-country in Wanaka.

A town rich in history and teeming with native birdlife charms Elisabeth Easther.

Young and old are captivated at museum's new exhibition, finds Dionne Christian.

Jane Jeffries looks forward to ski season at the North Island's great mountain.

Justine Tyerman has a few problems with her conscience on the Hollyford Track.

Music jams, history lessons, making new friends — the best things in life can be enjoyed for nix in Auckland, Diana Clement discovers.

Catherine Smith makes friends with feathered creatures great and small on a Habitat Tour.

Lovely harbour has a rich history and top fish and chips, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Fergus Blakiston finds time between lattes for snowboarding on a trip to Queenstown.

A literary tour of the West Coast takes Bronwyn Sell on a journey that traverses brooding landscapes.

A hike up and down a volcano gets Duncan Garner thinking he should really do more of this kind of exercise.

Lonely Planet has confirmed what Northlanders have known for years - the unmissable site that has made New Zealand's top 10 list.

Enjoy the meandering Kaiapoi River in this pretty little historic town, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther makes some scaly, slithery new friends.

Daily deals make it even easier to pick up what Ponsonby is putting down, writes Donna McIntyre.

Cathedral caves and ringing birdsong - the Catlins astound Jane Jeffries.

From wildlife to heritage to chocolate, Peter Feeney finds plenty of reasons to extend your visit to Dunedin.

Room escape games are taking the world by storm so Elisabeth Easther took a posse of puzzlers to find out what all the fuss is about. We promise, no spoilers.

Shandelle Battersby spends a night in the bush at Waitakere Estate.

This South Taranaki town has some top-notch dining and several great museums.

Shandelle Battersby roughs it, Auckland-style, in a luxury motorhome for a weekend.

Motoring the Mainland loop is a classic trip, finds Cameron Williamson.

Open Kasey and Karena Bird's new cookbook and you'll find recipes that owe much to the fresh-caught fish of their home town, writes Elisabeth Easther.