Sprawling between both coasts of the North Island, the largest city in New Zealand is known as the “city of sails” for the yachts that occupy its harbors. But Auckland could just as easily be dubbed ...

Auckland feels like several cities jammed together on the same narrow tongue of land. On one coast, there’s a calm harbor studded with islands; the other coast is a completely different character, ...

Eighty-two kilometres per hour. That's how fast you can push Sea Auckland's Yamaha Ex WaveRunner when you have a mate sitting behind you and Auckland harbour's glassy water stretches before you. For ...

Kiwi cuisine is all about fresh, local fare. In Auckland, expect to find top-notch seafood, plenty of lamb and a handful of signature desserts. Local seafood offerings include green-lipped mussels, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. The days are getting shorter and temperatures are falling in Auckland, ...

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Auckland is New Zealand's largest, most culturally diverse and cosmopolitan city. Its European, Pacific and Asian influences make it a destination unlike any other. But its urban credentials—a ...

Get up close and personal with an iconic Auckland landmark. Photo: Supplied / Not-For-Syndication Who said Queenstown was the capital of scare-yourself-silly adventures? Options of up close and ...

It might seem ironic that Auckland has been named the best city in the world to visit at a time when travel to and from the city is banned. Lonely Planet revealed New Zealand's biggest city sits at ...