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Adventures with zip on Waiheke Island
Three dual ziplines planned for Trig Hill will allow two people to ride side-by-side over vineyards and down into native bush.

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

Mt Ruapehu: Summit to be proud of
He may not have reached the peak of Mt Ruapehu but Winston Aldworth had fun trying.

Air NZ launches in-flight putting competition
Air New Zealand passengers will have the opportunity to putt for prizes on selected flights between Auckland and Queenstown over the next five days.

Most travellers now able to fly after ATR grounding
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.

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

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

Abel Tasman: A joy for birds and tourists
Abel Tasman's locals are the first to say that the national treasure is for the birds, finds Kate Roff.

Auckland: Ten of the best secret beaches
Diana Clement seeks out the best from Auckland's Waitemata, Kairapa and Manukau harbours.

West Auckland: Cornwallis and its cousins
The further reaches of the Manukau Harbour are worth exploring, discovers Cate Foster on a journey to the far west.

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

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

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

Wellington comes alive for Arts Festival (+videos)
Reporter Chris Schulz heads to Wellington as the New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks into top gear.

Milford Sound: A personal perspective
Kayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.

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

Jim Eagles: What you read not always what you get
There's a vast amount of travel information on the web - but you do need to be wary about its accuracy.

New era for Auckland Viaduct hotel
Auckland's former Westin Hotel on the edge of the Wynyard Quarter is to be rebranded the...

Karaka: Lost and found in a maze of maize
Daytripper Cate Foster heads to Karaka with a teen and a 6-year-old to tackle the Amazing Maze 'n Maize - and all walk away smiling.

Christchurch: Shattered city reinvents heart and soul
Revisiting quake-battered Christchurch, Brett Atkinson explores a city in recovery.

Titirangi: Market trip a bargain
Where else can you get home-smoked salmon that tastes just the way grandpa used to make it?

Jim Eagles: Untidy Kiwis let us all down
What sort of person dumps a disposable nappy under a picnic table in a family playground asks Travel Editor Jim Eagles.

Northland: Holding up the sky
A night walk in Waipoua Forest and surfing Hokianga Harbour's sand dunes create a thrilling weekend.

South Island skifields: A ticket to slide
Tourists heading for the snow this winter will be able to get extra flexibility from a scheme run by South Island skifields.

Auckland: Rangitoto by moonlight
Danielle Wright takes her husband, Gavin, on a wedding anniversary date night to remember: sea kayaking to Rangitoto

Auckland: Up, up and away
Donna McIntyre takes to the skies over Auckland for a new perspective.