Katherine Mansfield At the very heart of the North Island is a lake. It is the largest in New Zealand, and it is named TauponuiaTia. Appropriately, Taupo, as it is called, is somewhat heart-shaped ...

Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. New Zealand’s North Island is a picturesque destination with an outdoor ethos, full of interesting cultural activities ...

The pair explored both the North Island and the South Island ... or time learning about other cultures, consider New Zealand for a winter getaway.

The North Island is known for ... and pleasant temperatures, while winter, from June to August, is perfect for skiing and snow sports enthusiasts. Among New Zealand's top destinations, Queenstown ...

It is shaping up to be a wet and cloudy Auckland Anniversary long weekend across the North Island, including at ... A low-pressure system will approach New Zealand from the northwest, bringing ...

A pre-feasibility study shows that a Winter Olympics could come to ... Transportation between Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island, and Queenstown, on the South Island, remains a barrier.

Separated from the South Island by Cook Strait, New Zealand’s North Island is home to five of its main wine regions (seven, if you include Waikato and Ōhau), and is known for a wider variety of wine ...