Stories

From evocative painted landscapes to contemporary photography, art lovers have an abundance of exhibitions to revel in throughout the country this month. Keren Sim discovers some delightful displays to visit this autumn.
With low crime rates and plenty of beautiful places to discover, New Zealand is a great place for those with wanderlust. However, it always pays to know how to keep yourself safe. Long-time solo traveller Lisa Jansen shares her tips on how to be and feel safe if you’re travelling on your own.
Heading off on holiday with young kids in tow can be challenging, to put it mildly. I Spy is unlikely to do the trick for the whole journey, while iPads and iPhones lead to too much screen time and car sickness. Catherine Milford investigates a game that can keep the whole family entertained as you drive this Easter holiday.
Aotearoa is lucky enough to boast some seriously stunning waterfalls. These natural features make any walk worth taking; Keren Sim hunted out some of the best waterfalls to keep an eye out for on your next adventure.
It can be easy to relax totally when you’re out and about on the road. But no matter how chill the rest of your holiday, when it comes to security, vigilance pays, says MCD columnist Liz Dobson.