Stories

This month sees some familiar faces put their heart and soul on the page. Kiwis Simon Gault and Ruby Tui reveal all in their new books, while fiction favourite Lee Child brings back the deadly Reacher
A good idea, and plenty of goodwill from helpers, has turned into a lifesaving venture. Alexia Santamaria went to meet Pinkie, the Breast Cancer Foundation caravan.
Having the right battery on board can save you time and money, and keep you on the go for ages. Alexia Santamaria talks to the team at Apollo to find out more.
It’s pretty rare to see a paper map for navigation around New Zealand. These days we get around using apps – and these days there’s one for pretty much anything you need. Liz Dobson takes a look at the apps that make life on the road a bit easier.
Home to over 200 species of native birds, many of which are found nowhere else, New Zealand is the seabird capital of the world. Wendy Montrose finds some birdwatching spots to satisfy your twitch.
Mystery Creek in Hamilton was the place to be for RV lovers as the 2022 NZMCA Caravan Motorhome & Leisure Show broke all the records.
RVers are renowned for knowing a lot about the country they travel in, and how to be happy with their lot. This month’s new book releases are firmly on the ‘must-read’ list.
You’ve got the keys to your new home on wheels, and you can’t wait to hit the road. Alexia Santamaria talks to Wilderness Motorhomes about the safety essentials every new owner should know before setting out.
As the time to start road tripping again approaches, some RV owners are starting to think whether their vehicle is still suitable for their needs and travels, writes Liz Dobson.
Comedy, sustainability, murder, fantasy and stunning photography all get their place in the sun in this month’s roundup of some of September’s best new releases.