Part of the Hawke's Bay attraction is the varied open-air festivals and exhibitions on offer. The summer months burst with wine and food...

When visiting friends in Taupo and Rotorua recently, I took the opportunity to cross a couple of things off my Taupo to-do list. When I...

Wednesday dawned blue, cold, and clear. Leaving early morning meant an emptier road for a relaxed start. By the time I stopped for coffee...

Firstly, always, is coffee, and this morning it's found at Paper Mulberry Cafe, 35 minutes south of Napier. The cafe is off SH2, inside...

I had planned a five-night trip to Tauranga, Gisborne, and back to Napier via Wairoa, leaving Napier on Tuesday. Come Monday morning I...