New Zealand

I spent a couple of hours walking through the bush around Russell listening to kiwi, weka, tui – and the sound of silence.

I stood on the intersection of Queen and Victoria Streets and had a chat with the iconic Santa

Next time you visit Queenstown, pop into these restaurants that serve up everything from fancy cocktails and nibbles to exotic street food…

Escape to Bethell’s Beach for a weekend that is about as far removed from the hustle and bustle of Auckland as you can get.

Back in the 80s Napier’s Art Deco buildings were being demolished in favour of glass and aluminium office blocks, until some zealous architecture and history buffs intervened

New Zealand director and actor Taika Waititi directs the latest Air New Zealand safety demonstration video complete with orcs and elves in Central Otago…

How to eat great food in Wellington on a shoe-string budget, by local uni student Maggie Tweedie who is watching her wallet. As always.

Take a hike in the Bay of Islands! I donned my boots and explored some of New Zealand’s most pristine islands

New safety regulations are coming into play from 1 November. Any adventure tourism operator who isn’t registered by November 1 will be out!

Download a free All Blacks haka ringtone if you’re as mad about the All Blacks as we are in New Zealand!

Next time you rent a motorhome, stay in a vineyard!

Guest blogger Maggie Tweedie got out Wellington to explore Scorching Bay and the best little cafe in town…