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Review: Xuxu, Britomart
A cocktail salon and eatery provides an evocative taste of Vietnam in Britomart.

Cemetery cycleway access a bad idea
Plans for a cycleway through the Symonds St Cemetery? Surely the general view would be 'over my dead body'.

Review: Boonchu Thai and Isan Restaurant, Mt Eden
Moving to larger premises has allowed a Thai cafe to become a restaurant and introduce a new style of cuisine.

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.

Property Report: A day with the graduates of slow-bidding school
You know how much you're prepared to pay, so why take so long to lay your cards on the table? Bruce Morris ponders the slow-coach tactics of the auction room.

The Diary: Secret Conchords song unveiled tonight
Kiwi comedy duo Flight of the Conchords will reveal their latest musical tribute on telly tonight as part of the Red Nose Day: Comedy for Cure Kids TV3 special.

Review: Libertine, Freemans Bay
Victoria Park Market gets a new lease of life with a raft of eateries, including the naughtily named Libertine.

Review: Tin Soldier, Ponsonby
New eatery on the block shows why it is a hit with the cool crowd.

My Auckland: Symonds Street
Tane Tarlton is Kelly's Tarlton's only grandchild, and ambassador for the Kelly Tarlton's Young Explorer Programme. He talks about life in the inner city around Symonds St ...