Enjoy powder skiing and snowboarding in Swedish Lapland above the Arctic Circle in spring. There's the opportunity to ski Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain at 2104 m.

Apr 1, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Heli-yeah! Heli-skiing or heli-boarding is an extreme winter sport for getting in the elements to enjoy the rush of speed and powder in the high country.

Jan 12, 2012 - Leigh Roche

Five places not to miss when visiting New Zealand's South Island.

Jul 5, 2010 - Sally Putan

In NZ there's a winter playground for everyone. 17 commercial ski resorts scattered across the North and South Islands cater to all skiing and snowboarding abilities.

Mar 15, 2009 - Lisa Auer

The spectacular scenery of Milford Sound, New Zealand, with waterfalls, towering cliffs, soaring mountains, remnant glaciers and wildlife make a visit unforgettable.

May 10, 2007 - Philippa Rowlands

A vision for olives is realized , many miles from its founders origins in Croatia.

Mar 6, 2012 - Michele Sainsbury

The Green Party believes privatisation of public assets is not the answer for New Zealand's economy.

Jan 30, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

Charlie B's and Stonehurst are two economical hostels in Christchurch NZ. Cathedral Square, bus and train connections and the Cultural Precinct are easily accessible.

Mar 13, 2010 - Lyn Rasmussen

New Zealand offers cheap travel and accommodation to those planning low budget holidays, but you need to carefully plan your vacation to take advantage.

Apr 19, 2011 - Josh Easby

Get here before Lonely Planet does.

Sep 10, 2011 - Michele Sainsbury

Take the ultimate downhill mountain bike tour via helicopter to a high peak on the Remarkables in Queenstown, then descend 1600m as fast as possible to the valley below.

Nov 30, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Foreign fishing crews in NZ waters have been paid slave wages and were beaten if they spoke out. Newly released documents show the government has been aware

Apr 2, 2011 - Byron Clark

Parents with children are always looking for a country to visit that is kid-friendly. Look no further. New Zealand has adventures for members of any age.

Mar 15, 2011 - Claudia Looi

Sting headlines Hawkes Bay's Mission Concert in February 2011 as part of his Symphonicity tour, backed by a 50-piece orchestra.

Aug 18, 2010 - Brian Cross

Queenstown New Zealand is tops for extreme sports. The latest is river boarding down the Kawarau Gorge and over the Roaring Meg rapids, clinging to a body board.

Nov 22, 2009 - James Parsons

Hostels in New Zealand are used by folks of any age. Just stay in hostels for cheap accommodations and have a creative, cool NZ Vacation.

Mar 2, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

For many working class families of 1840's Scotland, resettlement in New Zealand offered the promise of a better way of life.

Nov 6, 2011 - Brian Cross

Publicity in May 2010 about a Canadian tourist bitten by a katipo on a Northland beach has heightened interest in this rarely encountered spider.

May 17, 2010 - Brian Cross

Nature is never far away when travelling in New Zealand. Treetops, a luxury lodge near Rotorua, is the culmination of one man's dream to create a natural paradise.

Jan 10, 2010 - Lyn Rasmussen