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![Sunday drive: Tapapakanga Regional Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Sunday drive: Tapapakanga Regional Park
The scenery out here is so super, you'll want to make sure the designated driver keeps their eyes on the road.
![Auckland: City alive with history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Auckland: City alive with history
Hidden under the streets we walk every day are tales of murder and mayhem, of geological upheaval and war. Dionne Christian sees what Heritage Festival has to offer.
![Auckland: Five of the best heritage streets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Auckland: Five of the best heritage streets
Auckland's Heritage Festival is underway so we thought we'd indulge in a little character house porn. Grab your parasol and perambulate down these charming suburban streets for a thoroughly pleasant architectural education.
![Auckland: Transport heaven for small boys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Auckland: Transport heaven for small boys
Sarah Ell takes her crew on Ports of Auckland's fun and interesting free guided water tour.
![Auckland: Popular mechanics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Auckland: Popular mechanics
Elisabeth Easther and her son Theo took a sneak peek at Motat’s newest exhibit Welcome to the Machine, declaring it entertaining, educational and epic.
![What's on this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
What's on this weekend
There's a summery start-of-the school holidays mood with the first of the festivals - spring is well and truly here.
![Dollar slumps after RBNZ jawboning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Dollar slumps after RBNZ jawboning
The NZ dollar slumped to its lowest in more than a year after RBNZ governor Graeme Wheeler jawboned it through a key support level of 80 US cents.
![Your Business: Offshore deals with Craig Armstrong, NZ T & E](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Your Business: Offshore deals with Craig Armstrong, NZ T & E
Your Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks with Craig Armstrong from NZTE about offshore deals.
![John Drinnan: Blogs back on the agenda](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
John Drinnan: Blogs back on the agenda
Defamation and media standards expert John Burrows, QC, is to meet with the Press Council to examine the implications for media regulation of the "dirty politics" scandal.
![Oil explorers hunt for big NZ strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Oil explorers hunt for big NZ strike
Oil and gas explorers gathering in Auckland next week are breathing a sigh of relief at the election result but face the age-old challenge - making a major discovery.
![Rare flash of white draws stares](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Rare flash of white draws stares
A foal is turning heads not because of its lineage but for its rare white colour.
![Two cases on watchdog's list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Two cases on watchdog's list
New Zealand's financial regulator is probing two possible cases of insider trading and market manipulation, after receiving 15 complaints about such behaviour in the past year.
![Reserve Bank talking tough on exchange rate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Reserve Bank talking tough on exchange rate
The New Zealand dollar could fall significantly over the next six to nine months and the Reserve Bank would welcome that, says Governor Graeme Wheeler.
![Angler casts a line in print](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Angler casts a line in print
Dave Witherow's Open Season is pitched at anglers, travellers, tourists and anyone who appreciates skilfully told fishing yarns.
![Northland: The boys are out of town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Northland: The boys are out of town
A great boys' trip up north is about golf and sleep not babes and beach for family man Rob Cox.
![Inside Money: Baskets, buckets and other egg-based investment strategies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Inside Money: Baskets, buckets and other egg-based investment strategies
The diversification message is clear enough: don't stick all your money in the same place, writes David Chaplin.
![Bevan Catley and David Tappin: Are new workplace bullying guidelines enough?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Bevan Catley and David Tappin: Are new workplace bullying guidelines enough?
The issues of cyber bullying and bullying in schools get a lot of attention, but bullying in the workplace flies under the radar.
![Your Business: Offshore deals with Lucy Wildman, Little Flock of Horrors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Your Business: Offshore deals with Lucy Wildman, Little Flock of Horrors
Your Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks with Lucy Wildman of Little Flock of Horrors about offshore deals.
![Auckland university shortlisted for environmental reward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Auckland university shortlisted for environmental reward
The University of Auckland has made it into the 2014 Green Gown Awards, which recognise excellence in sustainability and environmental performance improvement.
![APN to rebrand as NZME.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
APN to rebrand as NZME.
APN, the company which owns the New Zealand Herald, is to relaunch as part of a new brand, NZME.
![Where to eat in Queenstown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Where to eat in Queenstown
From high-end Asian street food-inspired dishes to pizzas that have been popular for almost 40 years, Queenstown's food scene has something for everyone.
![Your Business: Offshore deals with Millie Jocelyn, Showcase Workshop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Your Business: Offshore deals with Millie Jocelyn, Showcase Workshop
Your Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks with Millie Jocelyn of Showcase Workshop about offshore deals.
![New Plymouth District Council to set up Maori Ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New Plymouth District Council to set up Maori Ward
New Plymouth District Council has voted in favour of establishing a Maori ward for the 2016 local body elections.
![Dollar falls to year-low on lower dairy payout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Dollar falls to year-low on lower dairy payout
The dollar declined on concern about slowing growth in China and after Fonterra cut its forecast payout to farmers.