New Zealand

The chance to see enormous sperm whales just off the Kaikoura coast makes feeling sick worth it!

For a new concept in spa treatments, try one of these body scrub cocktails. Yes: mojito, pina colada or cosmopolitan from Bernard Cassiere who makes products for Sothys. You’ll be left soft and tiddly….

I’ve come back to Christchurch two years after the February 22, 2011 earthquake to see how the city is doing. Here is my photo essay which I’ll be adding to over the next couple of days…

Air New Zealand gets Bear Grylls onboard to lead passengers through the latest safety briefing demo. Here is a sneak peek…

If you’ve never been to the birthplace of New Zealand, Waitangi should be on your bucket list. Whether it’s on the official day of celebrations or at any other time during the year, it’s a great place to visit.

I was there for the big reveal today as Air New Zealand unveiled it’s Hobbit plane to transport passengers to Middle Earth. Have a look…

For backpackers who want somwhere to write home about, stay at Napier Prison!

Takatu Lodge only has 4 rooms, but set in the vineyards of Matakana north of Auckland, it’s worth visiting. Cute nearby beaches for picnics and plenty to do like sculpture trails and homemade icecream eating. Read on…

Everyone in New Zealand, and especially everyone in Christchurch, has an opinion about what to do with the broken cathedral. Here is the story and plans behind the new and ambitious Cardboard Cathedral due to open this summer.

Over 1300 commercial buildings have been demolished since the Christchurch earthquakes and this cool little project is filling those gaps with a bit of fun.

Auckland’s Sofitel in the Viaduct Harbour offers a unique experience – the sabrage. No normal drinking of French champagne here. I popped the cork with a sword!

Golf schmolf! I wanted to go to Cape Kidnappers Lodge in Hawkes Bay for the sheer luxury,sublime food and wine