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What’s in your Weekend Herald
Weekend Herald editor Miriyana Alexander introduces the new Weekend Herald.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 20th anniversary
After 20 years of running Shakespeare in the Park, there isn't a lot that surprises the event founders - and Shoreside Theatre stalwarts Carol and Allan Dumbleton.
What we're looking forward to in 2016
Aucklanders can look forward to a new festival, Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival on Anniversary Weekend at Queens Wharf and on the water, while the Auckland Arts Festival is now an annual event.
Great Barrier Island: Hidden paradise an air hop away
Sarah Ell relishes a taste of Great Barrier's wild landscape and sense of freedom.
Hauraki Gulf: Right pace on Kawau
The Hauraki Gulf island is a captivating and peaceful place, where birdsong and an exotic history provide the backdrop, and city stress just melts away, writes Kelly Lynch.
Auckland: Exploring sacred isles
Walking tours of Rangitoto and Motutapu allow in-depth discovery of the islands' history, writes Donna McIntyre.
Five of the best small islands for camping
Get away from the rat race with a few days' stay on one of our beautiful islands, recommends Donna McIntyre.
Scales, spikes and shells at Ti Point
A morning spent exploring the Reptile Park at Ti Point is like being in a life-sized, reptile-themed game of "Where's Wally?".
Sleep among giants of the ancient forest
Glamping agency Canopy Camping Escapes has recently opened Highfield Forest Retreat near Kaihu, on the Kauri Coast.
Enjoy a cup o' tea in the country side
A visit to the Zealong Tea Estate is all things tea, including tea-based cocktails and mocktails. Just don't ask for a coffee!
A galaxy of glittering glow worms
Ruakuri's Cave and inhabitants at Waitomo's caves is enough to stun the kids into uncharacteristic silence.
Waipu: Freedom caving in the limestone landscape
Kelly Lynch soaks up the old-world feeling in Waipu's ancient caves.
Culture, treat and repeat
Next to the Parry Kauri Park, an impressive stand of kauri and other native trees tell the story of its cultural and kauri-milling heritage.
Tauranga: As close to heavenly as you can get
Patricia Greig has a fairy tale stay at a luxury country house near Tauranga.
Helensville: Change of pace brings time to relax
It's a short drive from the city but Helensville is a world away from the demands of Sarah Ell's children.
Rotorua - catering for all tastes
Famous for its Maori culture, redwood forests and mud pools, this geothermal wonderland is also fast gaining a reputation for its gastronomic delights, writes Debbie Griffiths
Splore the festival spirit
Arriving at Splore, it's easy to pick out the veterans of this three-day arts and music festival.
Enjoy the great outdoors
This summer Auckland Council celebrates 50 years of parks, with a Big Campout.
On track for the holidays
Rail rides are still alive thanks to dedicated societies, clubs and businesses that keep trains chugging, Kelly Lynch heads out on the rails.