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Editorial: Jobs with a future needed
This month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.
In the enchanted forest
Danielle Wright takes her family on the bike trail less travelled through the Riverhead Forest, 30 minutes drive from Auckland city.
Property Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the way
The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.
Matakana: All fired up
Danielle Wright and her aunt, Robyn Collins, try 'throwing' a pot at Morris & James Pottery and Tileworks in Matakana.
Four of the best: Horse treks
Why not saddle up and take the kids on a horse trek these school holidays?
Auckland: Going bush for Matariki
Sophie Bond meets a man involved in preparing a feast for Maori New Year, which is marked by the rise of the star cluster Matariki and the sighting of the new moon.
Leigh keeps 60s charm
Nothing seems to change here, which is how it should be, says Cate Foster.
A nation divided: Inside the Urewera Four trial
Tame Iti and his colleagues weren't the only ones on trial for the past five weeks. The terrorism claims in the still-unresolved Urewera case have revealed deep divisions over Maori and Pakeha
Four of the best: Country towns in the greater Auckland area
These historic spots on the city's fringe will take you back in time.
Local spots ripe for the picking
Danielle Wright makes a day trip out of her family's fruit and vegetable shopping and discovers there are more options for 'picking your own' than she expected
Tiritiri Matangi: Domain of the birds
Jim Eagles gleefully celebrates the resurgence of Tiritiri Matangi's kokako.