To mark the Herald relaunch we're taking an in-depth, week-long look at what it means to be Kiwi. Today - why we choose NZ over anywhere else on the globe.

The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

Edith Amituanai tells Elisabeth Easther why she loves calling the young community of Ranui home.

Danielle Wright discovers what locals have long known: winter is the best time to visit a west coast beach.

Fresh air, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, what's not to like?

One of West Auckland’s best-kept secrets ticks all the boxes for an evening out.

As Ireland prepare to face the All Blacks at Eden Park today, Dean Parker recalls how the New Zealand battle cry influenced one of their greatest writers

Don't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.

Andy Kenworthy joins a group of hardy souls to test his survival skills on a wet weekend and comes out alive and kicking.