A voyage around my father
Known for his political activism and satirical comedy, you wouldn't normally associate Mark Thomas with a rarefied art form such as opera.
Known for his political activism and satirical comedy, you wouldn't normally associate Mark Thomas with a rarefied art form such as opera.
Mucking in at big event has its reward - fun. Sarah Ell chats to the city's (happy) volunteers.
Auckland celebrates its 175th anniversary this weekend. The city is alive with festivals, sporting events and outdoor attractions. Here's our guide.
Catherine Smith checks out Auckland Council's and ASB's 175th birthday gift to us.
Thanks to the initiative of director Andrew Clifford, Te Uru Waitakere's Black Rainbow show, with its circle of Ralph Hotere panels in painterly meditation around Michael Parekowhai's iconic carved piano, is hosting an innovative six-week music festival.
Classical music-lovers have always suffered from their very own brand of summertime blues.
Camping is our New Zealand thing. From quirky old-school caravans to smart new-school glamping or campervans, we love to shed real houses, shed our shoes and get back to nature.
Elisabeth Easther enjoys a tour of a Cambridge stud farm and takes a crash course on raising racehorses.
When the sun goes down, Dionne Christian finds the city comes alive with activities to entertain kids — and adults.
The Auckland Museum is on the hunt for interns for its summer programme, writes Sarah Ell.
Sarah Ell and her son are awed, charmed and enlightened by a 'movie' at the Observatory.
Forget red-nosed Rudolphs and jingling bells. December is a month for taking stock, reflecting on the joys and achievements of the year. And what better way than through CDs, including some outstanding local releases
Looking for some weekend activities in Auckland this weekend? These are the places to be.
Everyone's in fine feather at Butterfly Creek's new exotic aviary, says Dionne Christian.
At the sea life-rich Poor Knights, Donna McIntyre and family let the fish find them.
If you think you know everything there is to see and do at Auckland's beaches, think again.
When the day is hot and that sparkling blue beckons, you can't say no - especially when it's free for the kids.
Danielle Wright finds there's more to Omaha than a millionaire's playground.