Christchurch’s heart to beat
Christchurch’s reawakened tourist draws offer a fresh safari of sights and experiences, as Mike Yardley discovered on a post-lockdown exploration of his hometown.
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Geothermal NZ pleasure rich
Geothermal NZ pleasure rich
With borders closed to international visitors and Kiwis being encouraged to explore our own backyards, Louise Scott looks at some North Island options for the ideal road trip.
Taking the hot seat
Taking the hot seat
When the opportunity arose to try the new BMW Series Touring on her North Island trip Louise Scott got behind the wheel - and was impressed.
Unspoiled geographical gems deserve to be treasured
Unspoiled geographical gems deserve to be treasured
Special places are gems to be treasured, writes Joss Miller.
Mountainous magnificence
Mountainous magnificence
The majesty of the Mackenzie region could have been pre-ordained and purpose-created for restorative getaways, writes Mike Yardley.
On top of the glacier and on top of the world, too
On top of the glacier and on top of the world, too
Former Otago Daily Times reporter Liane Topham-Kindley made the most of some post-lockdown deals over Queen’s Birthday weekend with a scenic flight from Mt Cook to Franz Josef Glacier.
'Jaw-droppingly beautiful': Wanaka winery makes top 50 list
'Jaw-droppingly beautiful': Wanaka winery makes top 50 list
A list of the world's 50 best vineyards for wine tourism has named a Central Otago and Hawke's Bay estate as being among the best.
Starring in the Mackenzie
Starring in the Mackenzie
Strung across the vast reaches of the Mackenzie Basin, connecting Fairlie to Tekapo, Twizel and Aoraki/Mt Cook, State Highways 8 and 80 have been evocatively renamed the Starlight Highway,...
Warmth characterises Ethiopian flavours
Warmth characterises Ethiopian flavours
Charmian Smith discovers how food and culture are interrelated in Ethiopia.
What’s not to like on Waiheke?
What’s not to like on Waiheke?
Whether a long-weekend escape or a mid-winter retreat, there’s plenty to indulge in on an island, writes Andrew Glenn.
The road less travelled
The road less travelled
Unable to travel internationally, Diana Noonan discovers small town New Zealand has its own set of charms.
The joy of flight like it used to be
The joy of flight like it used to be
This is as good as I remember it being.
Delight at each twist and turn
Delight at each twist and turn
Eleanor Hughes sees the sights along the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail from Lake Ohau to Otematata.
Dunedin D-lights
Dunedin D-lights
As Dunedin is being marketed as "a pretty good Plan D" to domestic travellers post-Covid-19, we have gone in search of a dozen "D-lights" the city has to offer.
Finding the extension cord’s limits
Finding the extension cord’s limits
Hampden proved just far enough, writes Peter Dowden.
A trip down memory lane
A trip down memory lane
Lindy Davis takes a trip down memory lane on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail.
Tales from sea and shore
Tales from sea and shore
A southern museum will put you in touch with Bluff’s past, write Ron and Sarah Keen.
Thailand to tout 'trusted' tourism in Covid-19 era
Thailand to tout 'trusted' tourism in Covid-19 era
Thailand is positioning itself as a trusted destination for international tourists after travel restrictions ease, capitalising on its relative success in containing the coronavirus outbreak,...
Certain savour to NZ tea
Certain savour to NZ tea
Diana Noonan visits Zealong Tea Estate in Hamilton.
Charms of old restored
Charms of old restored
Straining at the leash to get out and about after weeks of lockdown, Charmian Smith heads off to Queenstown and rediscovers its spectacular beauty now the crowds have disappeared.
