http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Destination New Zealand headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:00:15 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1500882 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10625090&ref=rss As we wandered along the trail, admiring the spectacular views of Ruapehu soaring in front, the verdant farmland stretching away to the left and the ancient forests rising to the right, it took a while to recognise what was underfoot... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10624968&ref=rss Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal.Passengers travelling on Jetstar's domestic network can purchase entry to the Akarana Lounge to enjoy free food and beverages, as well as big-screen... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10624856&ref=rss I see the light, I see the light," a small boy cries as he nibbles on his bread roll.His fellow diners look wildly around, perhaps expecting some kind of epiphany over their early meal at Kitchen restaurant in Auckland's stylishly... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10624339&ref=rss It seems everyone wants to say "Good on you, mate!" to the organisers of Nelson's MarchFest.But, no one says it quite like Mat Elmhirst. "Fantastic, brilliant anarchy - that's what it is," he enthuses, thumping organiser Mic Dover... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10624366&ref=rss Burst! - the Christchurch Festival of Flowers - is a celebration of all things floral, with garden tours, music, workshops and demonstrations, storytelling, a photography competition, displays ranging from ikebana to topiary, and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10623831&ref=rss What I really needed to round off the experience was a good old railway pie with a dollop of tomato sauce on top.That's because this first leg of my journey around New Zealand by rail - from Auckland to Ohakune - was as much a... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:20:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10623827&ref=rss I've long been a fan of rail travel and I've done some amazing train journeys over the years.The longest was from Beijing to Helsinki via the Gobi Desert, Mongolia, Siberia, Moscow and St Petersburg.The most scenic - until... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10623685&ref=rss Somehow the holiday season wouldn't seem the same without a pilgrimage to the homeland and recording my latest reactions to downtown Auckland.I seem to have been doing this for a number of years and it is disappointing to note... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealand-travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500882&objectid=10623612&ref=rss For most kiwis the words "Bream Head" are usually followed by Cape Colville and the weather forecast. Surprisingly, few visit this landmark - a towering ancient volcano, guarding the entrance to Whangarei Harbour. Most holidaymakers... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +1200