New Zealand and Australian cities continue to boast world-class quality of living standards and despite the extreme financial conditions experienced over the past 12 months they remain attractive destinations for overseas expatriates, Mercer's 2010 Quality of Living Survey has found.

Research from Expedia.co.nz, operated by Expedia, Inc, the world's largest online travel company, has found that Generation Y Kiwis are most likely to complain in order to land themselves a free upgrade on a flight or in a hotel.

Melbourne -The luck of the Irish has held true for Irish whiskey as it has bucked the trend in the whiskey market to emerge from the recession relatively unscathed finds Datamonitor.

The travel bug has returned, with 40 percent of Kiwis planning an overseas trip in the next six months and 510,000 New Zealanders planning a skiing trip.

During the ski season, Wanaka Lakehouse is offering all exclusive bookings of the luxurious eco lodge a degustation dinner accompanied by local Central Otago wines chosen by winemaker host, Michael Hasler.

Nelson's senior citizens have been told to give their eating habits a 'warrant of fitness' by expert dietitian, Kaye Dennison.

The search for New Zealand's best bike lane, most effective promotion, and most cycle-friendly employer is on. The Cycling Advocates' Network is inviting entries for the ASB Cycle Friendly Awards 2010.

Taste savvy New Zealanders will have the chance to create the next great chip flavour, Kiwi style, with DO US A FLAVOUR.

When you check in at this hotel, you may be surprised to find that your bellboy is rather shorter and hairier than at the Ritz, but then the Nags Head Horse Hotel is no ordinary hotel.

As winter approaches and the daylight hours shorten, it’s time to remember the importance of getting adequate levels of vitamin D.