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Get into the festive season this weekend with these Auckland events
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Auckland - here's how to start celebrating.
'Your last chance': Time running out for Kiwis to see once-in-80,000-year comet
'It will likely be your last chance to see the brightest comet in a decade.'
Giants align to give Kiwi stargazers pre-Xmas treat
It hasn't happened in 400 years, and Kiwi star-gazers are in prime position to witness it.
'What is that?': Strange lights spotted by Kiwi star-gazers
Strange lights spotted over Auckland.
'Big flaming ball' thought to be a meteor sighted over Auckland
"I thought 'oh a shooting star' but it was massive and I could hear the whirr sound."
Stars of wonder: Christmas meteors to light up the sky
This weekend one of the year's brightest meteor displays will be lighting up our skies.
I see red: Mars comes closest to Earth in 17 years
Mars is paying its closest visit for the next 17 years, making the planet appear bigger.
It's coming: The 'super blue blood moon eclipse'
Last week saw the "wolf moon". Next up is the "super blue blood moon eclipse".
Clear night forecast for Monday's supermoon
Meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said a clear night was forecast most of the country.
Review threatens museums' independence
Council wants better value for money from museums, gallery.
Q&A: Five decades of star-gazing
Auckland's Stardome Observatory is celebrating 50 years of star-gazing.
Great time to check out Venus
With three viewable planets lighting up our night sky at the moment, it's a great time for astrophotography and stargazing.
Thrifty but nifty
Dionne Christian discovers Auckland's full of fantastic holiday fun - with cool activities that are easy on the pocket.
Grants purse increasing to $14m
Aucklanders' rates have given a $46 million boost to 10 rescue, safety, arts and cultural groups in the past four years and a further $14 million gift is proposed for the 2013-14 year.
Weekend leisure: It's written in the stars
Inspired by Matariki, Danielle Wright learns to navigate by the stars at Auckland's Stardome.
Warm up with winter fun
Wondering what to do for school holidays? Danielle Wright investigates.
Close to home: Hollyford heli-hike
The new one-day heli-hike adventure offered by Hollyford Track Guided Walks includes a scenic flight over the Southern Alps.
Auckland: Family trip to outer space
Budding astronauts love Auckland's Stardome, writes Alex Tully.
Auckland from A to Z
If you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.
Go on, reach for the stars
A still summer night seems like the perfect time to just lie on your back gazing at the stars.
Cancer kids shoot for the stars
The Child Cancer Foundation wants to give young cancer patients a very special, but far-flung, gift.