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Auckland: Night at the zoo
Danielle Wright stays overnight at Auckland Zoo and finds the children and zoo animals on their best behaviour.

Review: The French Cafe, Eden Terrace
The meals are superb but the added touches make a night at one of Auckland's best restaurants truly special.

Review: Cibo, Parnell
From the decor to the meal presentation and wait service, a Parnell restaurant has much to applaud.

Last day for public submissions on proposed parking hikes
Today is the last chance for Auckland motorists to have their say on a hike in CBD parking costs.

Review: Andres Restaurant, Parnell
Timing and service were issues in an otherwise tasty meal in a chic new Parnell setting.

Time out: Visiting a day spa for kids
Danielle Wright finds a day spa for children less about creating a 'mini-me' experience and more about 'me time' for the kids.

Prominent law firm joins northern drift
Wellington lawyer Mai Chen is setting up shop in Auckland.

Brunch: The Rugby Buildings Cafe, Kingsland
We came here because as the brunch review 1st XV’s resident rugbyhead, I was deemed appropriate for an eatery parked opposite Eden Park.

Auckland: Living the high life
Catherine Smith swaps the suburbs for the city and enjoys a foretaste of her dream future.

Tepid baths ready to entertain new generation
The historic 98-year-old inner-city pools open again after a $15.8m makeover.