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Auckland is New Zealand's largest, most culturally diverse and cosmopolitan city. Its European, Pacific and Asian influences make it a destination unlike any other. But its urban credentials—a ...

New Zealand's breathtaking scenery is recognized for providing the cinematic backdrop of many blockbuster films. With a mix of serene beaches, rugged mountains and a vibrant culture, it is no wonder ...

Auckland feels like several cities jammed together on the same narrow tongue of land. On one coast, there’s a calm harbor studded with islands; the other coast is a completely different character, ...

There are countless reasons why 1.8 million people call Tāmaki Makaurau home. So many, in fact, that squeezing them into just ...

Since she founded her eponymous label in 2008, the name Emilia Wickstead has become a pillar of the British fashion community and a mainstay on the London Fashion Week calendar. But despite her ...

Kiwi cuisine is all about fresh, local fare. In Auckland, expect to find top-notch seafood, plenty of lamb and a handful of signature desserts. Local seafood offerings include green-lipped mussels, ...

Two of Auckland’s arterial roads, running parallel to each other, host two of the city’s most vibrant food communities. Separated by barely half a mile, Sandringham Road’s hub of South Asian cuisine ...

Nicola McCloy’s new book ‘Jump In’ has found NZ’s best beaches, lakes, rivers, pools and hot springs. In this exclusive extract, we find out her picks for five spots within an hour’s drive of Auckland ...