Elizabeth Binning exchanges adventure for luxury in a Queenstown hideaway.

Christchurch "is back on its feet as far as welcoming travellers" and is still worth a two or three day visit.

Is the threat of a $200 instant fine going to deter the feckless minority of free campers?

An old central Auckland pub has attracted visitors by advertising itself as a "boutique hotel".

History is served up with gorgeous scenery and great food on a road trip to Russell, writes Susan Edmunds.

Overseas visitors are ditching brochures and tuning into radio as their preferred travel guide to New Zealand.

It's not everyone's idea of an ideal place to visit, but Elisabeth Easther finds treasures on a trip to Huntly.

There's nothing quite like a weekend of incredible food and wine to wash away the blues.

It's definitely not a winterless spot, but there's warmth in Northland's history, says Pamela Wade.

Hop in the car and explore the byways beyond our biggest city. Cate Foster goes wandering.

Just north of Auckland is a cluster of our best vineyards, discovers Susan Edmunds.

Four times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.

A weekend in Hawkes Bay was timed well for the food and wine festival, writes Catherine Smith.

Magnificent formations on the Chathams deserve their own tales, writes Jim Eagles.

It's never too early for your children to become social climbers, writes Alex Tully.

Retreat to a beachside paradise with conversation and craft, writes Amanda Linnell.

Bedbugs are back - experts say a plague is affecting hotels, apartments and student housing.

The skiing outlook for the upcoming school holidays is better than it was, but what is really needed is a snow storm.

Helensville weaves its historic origins into a modern-day paradise, writes Cate Foster.

Security officers at the firm operating in Eden Park have threatened boycotts because they say they are unpaid.

Good food and wine reward your exertions on a new Waiheke track, writes Donna McIntyre.

Queenstown's tourism industry has been given a huge boost with the opening of two Hilton-operated hotels.

Here we go again. Another call to designate an enclave of Auckland "Chinatown".

New Zealand's highest peak is a magnificent sight even on a cloudy day, writes Jim Eagles.

There are of course dozens of wineries around Lake Dunstan, but I had decided to focus on the Gibbston Valley area.

Rugby World Cup fans wanting to hire campervans face a shock.

Statistics New Zealand yesterday reported visitor numbers for the year ended May were up 1 per cent to 2.5 million.

This book was honoured as the best pictorial book in this year's Cathay Pacific Travel Media Awards and it's easy to see why.

Diana Clement grabs a cheap weekend in the Central North Island.

The unique village of Puhoi is the perfect place to while away a weekend day, writes Karen Phelps.