Exploring Penang: From rainforests to record-breaking waterslides with families
The garden at the Shangri-La Golden Sands in Penang, Malaysia. Photo / Tim Roxborogh But in 1989, just…
NZ Church leaders’ Christmas message: Exploring the profound identity of Jesus
In other words, there was something more to this Jesus than there was to the typical rabbi. Everyone…
Rotorua local guide: where to eat, shop and relax like a resident
River’s Catch. Photo / Neat Places Rotorua’s best-baked goods City workers have two main pit stops depending on…
The pugnacious Wayne Brown, public transport praise, voided Papatoetoe votes, ridiculous Rons
CRL Te Waihorotiu – night time exterior of CRL’s Te Waihorotiu Station in central Auckland showing unique Māori…
Love this City: Eden Park, the port, speedway, cycling and Santa
“Who says people don’t come into the city,” said Wayne Brown, when he sent me this photo of…
Love this City: Good growth or the worst plan ever? – Simon Wilson
Public consultations will be open until December 19 on the council’s new residential zoning proposals, known as Plan…
Auckland, city of hope? Eden Park, rough sleepers, Ponsonby parking and award-winning parks
This lovely, chaotic city of hope How do we build a better city? Just want to leave this…
New Zealand Great Walk alternatives: lesser-known tramps worth exploring
The answer lies partly in the Department of Conservation’s (DoC) marketing machinery. While the 11 Great Walks represent…
A stadium tale in 6 pictures, plus RONS, dancing and the Papatoetoe vote: Love this City
1. The plan they turned down Proposal for a stadium with hospitality precinct and museum on the Wynyard…
Shangri-La The Shard: Exploring London’s super suites
I’ve stayed at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, and it’s without doubt a lovely property. I didn’t stay in…
Christchurch police pause search for missing teen Marley, seek new leads
Marley was last seen in the Christchurch suburb of Opawa at 3pm on September 26. Photo / NZ…
Exploring Mumbai’s ‘secret’ green oases
Destinations From sea slugs to leopards, the city’s wild side is hiding in plain sight Spotted deer roam openly inside…