New Zealand

Australia, NZ and Europe lay claim to this dessert. But who really invented it?

If there’s one thing agreed upon here, it’s that the name relates to the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, who toured – conveniently – both Australia and New Zealand in 1926.

• by Ben Groundwater

An expert expat’s guide to Auckland, home to the world’s biggest Snakes & Ladders

Auckland is a vibrant city, with incredible nature to be enjoyed from the moment you step outside your front door.

• by Belinda Jackson

Best winter holiday escapes: Snow

Cold weather spells one thing for skiers and snowboarders: holiday time.

• by Jim Darby

Airline review: 16-and-a-half hours on Qantas’ new long-haul route

There are some service slip-ups in business class, but Qantas’ new New York route has one big advantage.

• by Kylie McLaughlin

How this nasty, illegal poison is saving an endangered animal

An odourless poison that is illegal in many countries could bring New Zealand’s beloved kiwi back from the brink.

• by Julie Miller

40 surprising things you can do in winter (apart from ski)

Here are 40 things you should know about making the most of your ski holiday in Australia or New Zealand this season.

• by Jim Darby and Craig Tansley

Chic wineries and scenery dazzle in this fast-growing wine region

Head out of Queenstown to Central Otago, and you’ll find modern cellar doors and excellent dining with a sumptuous backdrop.

• by Brian Johnston

Air NZ asks passengers to weigh in before their flights

The airline says it wants to weigh 10,000 passengers during a month-long survey so that pilots can better know the weight and balance of their planes before takeoff.

Like a jazzed-up IKEA: This is the budget hotel chain we’ve been waiting for

LyLo’s funky Auckland property has a mix of private and shared rooms and plans to open in Australia.

• by Rob McFarland

Six of the best new restaurants in Auckland

Melbourne’s iconic tapas institution arrives in Auckland.

• by Rob McFarland