So an escape in an Escape is a zingy but economical way to go.

Why not get away without going away.

12 cheap or free activities if you are staying in town.

Anna King Shahab samples northeastern Thai specialities.

Costume department can take it easy with Red Speedo.

Wouldn't it be fun if your books would sit magically on big wooden beads?

Philip Pullman tells Dionne Christian about his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua.

Four celebrities reveal their favourite hideaway ... here.

Join the Indian community in celebrating Diwali, with a 21st century twist.

Richard Dormer's new detective drama Rellik is a story in reverse, he tells Matt Suddain.

Russell Brown caught up with Jonny Brughs as he was adding value to a real-life property.

Find out what designer Emma Kaniuk is up to on her weekends.

We took a tour of some of the gardens featured in the Auckland Garden DesignFest.

Pony McTate dusts off the best of school holiday craft fun.

Here are some great ideas for stag and hen parties for the coming wedding season.

Greg Bruce reflects on the rise and rise of WTF reality TV.

A much-loved sitcom returns after a decade's absence.

Gypsy wedding dress designer Sondra Celli says there is no such thing as 'too big'.

Three women went to hen parties. One didn't. Here are their stories.

Michael Hurst is directing a musical like no other. He talks to Dionne Christian.

Limited viewing times a loony plan, writes Greg Bruce.

Leonie Freeman lines up her best weekend expedition combos.

We reflect on the influence of the club culture era on music, cinema and fashion.

India Sturgis read Hillary Clinton's book so you don't have to.

J Law tells Michele Manelis about playing Mother Earth in her latest film, mother!

This is a hatchback slash SUV. It's small, yet it walks tall.

Weekend speaks to three of the female powerhouses behind The Changeover.

Directing a new film puts the veteran actor on a new and happy path.

Michele Manelis talks to Reese Witherspoon about her new movie, and being Southern woman.

Fall head over heels in love with these decorated candleholders.