It's got kiwi, an active volcano and an incredible beach, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Elisabeth Easther visits luxury wilderness lodge Poronui and discovers heaven on earth.

A round trip to the Bay of Islands ticks all the boxes for Donna McIntyre.

New Zealanders will still have free access to Tongariro National Park and its surrounds despite a report confirming his people's belief its peaks were never gifted to the Crown, says paramount chief.

Fletch and Vaughan pack in a weekend of lakeside action around Rotorua.

Sarah Lang finds Dunedin is much more than a city of Scots and scarfies — and a special spot for a weekend getaway.

Catherine Smith looks at some of the new facilities and activities on offer in Auckland's regional parks.

Dionne Christian is cleared for a nervous lift-off on a Rotorua eco-adventure tour.

Recognition just proves what Coasters have always known, says local mayor.

Piha has much to offer besides Lion Rock and wild surf and, as it's only 40km from central Auckland, it’s an ideal location for a long weekend away, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Elisabeth Easther explores why the 'Pearl of the South' deserves its name.

On a rail trip from the capital, Pamela Wade is enraptured by the North Island's emerald green beauty and looming mountains.

New Zealand's rail lines have something for everyone.

Auckland has been rated one of the world's top 10 cities to visit by travel bible Lonely Planet.

Taking time out to explore Rotorua, Nadia Lim discovers the joys of trout fishing.

Liz Light admires the heritage architecture of central Christchurch and discovers there’s still much history to enjoy on a weekend break.

There's a lot more to this lovely area than just art deco buildings, writes Janet McAllister.

Barney McDonald enjoys the taste of a Cloudy Bay experience.

A flock of marvellous distractions await you at The Farm, writes Diana Balham.

The UK's Daily Telegraph asked NZ Prime Minister John Key, about Queenstown, including his favourite sights, hotels, bars and restaurants.

Danielle Wright follows the tour buses to a sheep and beef farm in Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.

Danielle Wright spends a family weekend with nature.

Hauraki Adventurer and documentary maker Gus Roxburgh shares what he loves about our closest national park, the Hauraki Gulf.

Queenstown has come out on top in a poll of Tripadvisor website users.

Heather Tyler finds a small town making the most of some fabulous vineyards.

Danielle Wright discovers small-town seaside charms on a weekend away in Raglan.

Elisabeth Easther discovers a gem of a town in Northland where the train runs down the middle of the main street.

A steamy weekend in Whakatane has to include a visit to New Zealand’s most inhospitable island, writes Paul Rush.

Queenstown has a wide range of exciting activities on offer, discover Spy editors Andy Pickering and Ricardo Simich.