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![Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.
![Want a poo-free summer swim? Avoid these NZ spots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Want a poo-free summer swim? Avoid these NZ spots
Spots in Piha and Waiheke pose a high risk of illness to swimmers this summer.
![Your guide to Auckland's best Christmas markets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Your guide to Auckland's best Christmas markets
There will be five markets this weekend and many others over the coming weeks.
![Auckland or Wellington? Study claims one is superior for raising a family](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Auckland or Wellington? Study claims one is superior for raising a family
One city placed sixth in the 38-city ranking, while the other sat at the 19th spot.
![Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways
Five off-the-beaten-track destinations for your next weekend trip out of Auckland.
![Craving a Fiji holiday? This tropical spot is just 75-minutes from Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Craving a Fiji holiday? This tropical spot is just 75-minutes from Auckland
Don't worry if you haven't heard of this island; most people haven't.
!['The most interesting place in NZ.' Really?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'The most interesting place in NZ.' Really?
More than 1 million Wikipedia pages seem to think so.
![On tap: must-visit spots for great beer in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
On tap: must-visit spots for great beer in NZ
Get your fix of innovative brews by visiting pubs and taprooms around our biggest cities.
![Hidden Auckland delights: Hot springs, Staydium Glamping, and weekend markets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hidden Auckland delights: Hot springs, Staydium Glamping, and weekend markets
Even in our biggest city, there are still ways to get away from it all.
![NZ Music Month: New Zealand's 10 best independent live music venues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
NZ Music Month: New Zealand's 10 best independent live music venues
Here are ten live music venues in Aotearoa that are definitely not to be missed.
![Beyond be-leaf: Seven NZ trips to take this autumn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Beyond be-leaf: Seven NZ trips to take this autumn
Enjoy autumn's glorious colours in these top spots.
![Seasonal Easter Eatings: Autumn flavours and where to find them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Seasonal Easter Eatings: Autumn flavours and where to find them
Our picks for deliciously autumnal fare around the country.
![22 great New Zealand holiday hot spots for families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
22 great New Zealand holiday hot spots for families
Get out there and explore your backyard - there's something for the whole family.
![Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Gear up to get out of Auckland with these weekend getaways
Five off-the-beaten-track destinations for your next weekend trip out of Auckland.
![Schedule some me-time with an adult-only getaway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Schedule some me-time with an adult-only getaway
It's time to turn your attention to grown-up getaways.
![Looking back at Best of Summer's 2022 winners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Looking back at Best of Summer's 2022 winners
The results are in. These are your 2022 Best of Summer winners.
![Fiji for $60? This secret Auckland island comes close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fiji for $60? This secret Auckland island comes close
Haven't heard of this island? Don't worry, most people haven't.
![Watch: Car on roof after crash on Auckland's North Shore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Watch: Car on roof after crash on Auckland's North Shore
Video shows a car upside down after a crash on Auckland's North Shore. Video / Supplied
![Watch: Wild weather lashes Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Watch: Wild weather lashes Auckland
A Yacht ended up on the rocks after breaking its moorings in Waitemata harbour, Devonport. Video / Hauraki Gulf Weather
![Watch: Armed police respond to reports of man with gun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Watch: Armed police respond to reports of man with gun
Armed police have responded to an incident in Te Atatū Peninsula where residents reported seeing a man with a gun. Video / Hayden Woodward