Rotorua's wild rides and lively pubs make for a great hen party.

Fiordland National Park is at risk of being turned into a theme park warn opponents of a proposed monorail.

Danielle Wright takes her train-mad son on the historic Kingston Flyer for a unique history lesson.

Nothing seems to change here, which is how it should be, says Cate Foster.

Danielle Wright finds out how to create Easter holiday memories for the kids, without mountains of chocolate.

Danielle Wright takes the road less travelled around the Waipu Coast.

A quick trip down country allows Alexia Santamaria a break from two little boys and plenty of chances to indulge her feminine side

Murder mysteries, spiders and dinosaurs delight kids out after dark, writes Alex Tully.

Auckland's historic hill-top defences are more accessible than ever, finds Jim Eagles.

Danielle Wright takes time out on the newest Rotorua tourist attraction.

He may not have reached the peak of Mt Ruapehu but Winston Aldworth had fun trying.

Air New Zealand passengers will have the opportunity to putt for prizes on selected flights between Auckland and Queenstown over the next five days.

Only about 50 people booked to fly on Air New Zealand's ATR fleet today will not be able to do so, the airline says.

Beneath the Catlins mist lurks a wilderness so ancient, it’s like taking a gigantic step back to the Jurassic period, writes Julia Shallcrass.

Paul Rush returns to Rotorua on a sentimental journey.

The scenery - as well as the wind - will blow you away when you head out to Auckland's west coast.

Tourist-pulling Hot Water Beach has been revealed as New Zealand's most treacherous of the summer.

The island lives up to its reputation as one of the Gulf's most magical spots, finds Catherine Smith.

Diana Clement seeks out the best from Auckland's Waitemata, Kairapa and Manukau harbours.

The further reaches of the Manukau Harbour are worth exploring, discovers Cate Foster on a journey to the far west.

A slice of old-fashioned Kiwi life is on offer in Te Kuiti, but there's much more besides, writes Diana Clement.

Wine, food and walks are on offer among the wilds of Waiheke Island, finds Libby Nicholson-Moon.

After a lifetime of holidaying at the Mount, Danielle Wright heads out to sea in search of what has been on the horizon.

Reporter Chris Schulz heads to Wellington as the New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks into top gear.

Kayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.

A free guided walk on Waiheke Island brings visitors closer to nature.

Waiheke Island walking guide, Janine James, shares what she loves about her own slice of paradise.

Fast-food, cycling and fishing tick all the boxes for Donna McIntyre and family in their bid for a weekend of action.

There's a vast amount of travel information on the web - but you do need to be wary about its accuracy.

Auckland's former Westin Hotel on the edge of the Wynyard Quarter is to be rebranded the...