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My Auckland: Konini
Suzy Dunser tells Elisabeth Easther why she loves living in bush-clad Konini with husband Tom and daughters Erika (13) and Katie (11).
Waitakere: Pretty dam nice
Waterfalls, a tramline and an exhilarating climb up a near-vertical staircase are all part of a Sunday walk for Danielle Wright in the Waitakere Ranges.
Welly Zoo: 'R.I.P Seun'
The Wellington Zoo's six-year-old male giraffe Seun died today after an operation to cure a painful hoof condition.
When Google maps go bad
Internet giant's map showed Kiwi boy lying on road, car advancing during school drill.
Brunch: Stripe, Titirangi
We came here because we were meeting up with visitors from Wellington and wanted to try somewhere new.
Lifestyle beats money
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.
Property Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the way
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.
My Auckland: Ranui
Edith Amituanai tells Elisabeth Easther why she loves calling the young community of Ranui home.
West Auckland: Sweet isolation
Danielle Wright discovers what locals have long known: winter is the best time to visit a west coast beach.
Three of the best... wild west coast beaches
We all love Piha, Bethells and Muriwai, regular haunts for many of us. But how about trying a different stretch of western sand.
Four of the best... Auckland waterfront walks
Fresh air, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, what's not to like?
Review: The Refreshment Room, Titirangi
One of West Auckland’s best-kept secrets ticks all the boxes for an evening out.
The strange tale of Finnegan's haka
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
Four of the best... winter surf spots
Don't let the cold weather keep you from the royal waves.