Jim Eagles visits the Whangarei Town Basin and discovers a thriving focal point for all sorts of crafts.

Elizabeth Binning's youngster falls for a speeding lullaby in Fiordland National Park.

The small town of Kawhia has plenty to offer those interested in our origins, finds Dionne Christian.

Stunning images of Aurora Australis have been captured from Invercargill.

Technology and travel go well together, as Danielle Wright discovers on the new QR code journey along the Auckland Waterfront.

'Weekend warrior' Andrew Alderson does a lot of thinking on the stamina-taxing Tour of NZ cycle race.

Paul Rush visits a homely thermal village and finds it a genuine cultural experience.

Michael Burgess grapples with Outward Bound's tradition of testing mettle.

Great food and wine - and no rowdies - make the day for Sharon Lundy.

Alexia Santamaria finds that Whangarei is much more than just a rest stop.

John Parker gets a preview of a cycle trail that promises to be one of our finest.

Elizabeth Binning and her family encounter the great outdoors in the south.

Stewart Island is not completely predator free but compared with the mainland it is a paradise for our native birds, writes Jill Worrall.

A luxury New Zealand lodge has been judged as providing perfect service by an international travel magazine.

Rob Cox longs for a lake view and a big tub.

Karangahape Rd, on a sunny Sunday morning, has the look of a good time girl who's gone to bed in her makeup.

It's nearly time to get your skates on in the central city.

Don't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.

If you ever had any fear that birds dislike an urban environment, a walk through Epsom will dispel that notion.

Kauri are the kings of the New Zealand forest and these are some of the best places to see them ...

Danielle Wright and family take a tour bus to Cape Reinga and find themselves the main attraction.

Deb Faith bakes a picnic lunch and enjoys a gorgeous Anzac Day out.

Jim Eagles follows the footsteps of his colourful boyhood hero, Sir Francis Drake.

Sharon Lundy settles into an easy bike-riding tour of Wairarapa's award-winning wineries.

Nicky Park plays leading lady during a rainy weekend excursion to the Coromandel.

Little Barrier Island truly is New Zeland's last untouched natural sanctuary.

Great Barrier is regenerating after its destructive past, finds Cliff Taylor.

Dionne Christian is drawn to the charming characters of Hamilton Zoo.

Joanna Mathers uncovers disquieting stories of places where the former inhabitants just don't want to let go ...

Visiting Ruakuri Cave is a spiritual journey into a subterranean world where time stands still, writes Paul Rush.