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What can you do in Auckland this weekend?

Enjoy art festivals, view impactful exhibitions, and visit bustling markets.

Winter Fest set to get people off couches and into theatres

No excuses for sitting at home this winter.

Travis Scott's legal victory after Astroworld tragedy

The 2021 festival ended in tragedy when a crowd crush claimed 10 lives.

Second Katikati Jazz Street Party shines through wet weather

The second Katikati Jazz Street Party was to go ahead rain or shine.

What should you do in Auckland this weekend?

Fill your weekend with theatre, tasty food and interesting art.

Balloons over Waikato 2024: Eliot Jessep and his team getting Paula the Balloon into the air

Watch Eliot Jessep and his team set and get Paula the Balloon into the air at the Balloons over Waikato festival. Video / Maryana Garcia

Balloons over Waikato festival

The first day of the Balloons over Waikato festival kicked off at Hamilton Lake this morning. The first balloon up in the air was the Hamilton Kirikiriroa balloon. Video / Malisha Kumar

Whangārei's Pride: The 'colourful identity' of rainbow community celebrated

It’s refreshing to see Whangārei learning to accept the LGBTQ community.

Pro-Palestine protesters march during Ziggy Marley song

Ziggy Marley takes to the stage at Womad NZ on Saturday, March 16, opening his set with a song, Shalom Salaam which directly references the current Israel-Palestine conflict. As he sang, a line of pro-Palestine protesters marched across in front of the crowd. Video / Ilona Hanne

Dad bods on display at Hamilton's Meatstock festival

The two-day Meatstock festival starts today at Mystery Creek.

How should you spend the last weekend of summer in Auckland?

It's the last weekend of summer - say goodbye to the warm weather in style.

Balloons over Waikato Festival finale to be held at Claudelands Oval

Action from the Nightglow in 2021, when it was held at the University of Waikato Sports Fields for the last time. This year, the grand finale of the annual Balloons over Waikato Festival will be held at Claudelands Oval. Video / Danielle Zollickhofer

Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event

The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.

Lantern festival returns after four-year hiatus

This year the festival will be held at the Manukau Sports Bowl and features the new 30m Year of the Dragon lantern. Video / Jason Oxenham

Biggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount Maunganui

Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.

In pictures: Art Deco Festival sees 'millions of dollars' injected into Napier economy

The best photos from the beloved festival, which has enjoyed a full return to Napier.

Snap up tickets to sumptuous F.A.W.C! before they sell out

Tickets are being bought from as far afield as the US.

What's on in Auckland this weekend

With an array of events showcasing Auckland's diversity, you don't want to miss out.