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Review: The Attic, Mission Bay
The first and last time I saw Tristan, we were both stoned as chooks.

Auckland: Dog days in Pt Chev
My friend wanted to go for a walk but stipulated it had to be near her house and somewhere her large pup Mo could run off-lead for a while.

Big trouble in Jekyll and Hyde city
Late-night business bosses say they are not surprised public order crimes have risen in central Auckland.

My Auckland: Auckland CBD
Linda Tyler is the Director of the Gus Fisher Gallery, and she is a big fan of the CBD and the magnificent public art that fills it.

Auckland: Walking the Manukau foreshore
Donna McIntyre discovers the lesser-known charms of Manukau Harbour.

Review: Botswana Butchery, Quay St, Auckland CBD
I don't mourn Cin Cin because its spirit has been dead so long.

Review: Mexico, Britomart, Auckland CBD
It wasn't just the summer rain slicing through the street lights and pelting on the grey asphalt that made me think, for a moment, that I was in New York.

Blaze at North Shore dessert company
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the Great Dessert Company in Albany on Auckland's North Shore.

Auckland: Nights at the museum
Murder mysteries, spiders and dinosaurs delight kids out after dark, writes Alex Tully.

Police criticise killer's friends
The head of the Carmen Thomas murder investigation has criticised close friends of her killer

Pub spy: The Mulberry, Mt Eden
I never thought I'd say this, but I've just been into a pub with no beer.

Review: Black Sugar Grill, Mission Bay
A beach suburb turns up a surprisingly decent dining out option.

Brunch: Cafe O, Grey Lynn
We came here because one of my regular brunch companions goes past this newish cafe and thought it looked worth investigating.

Review: De Grand Thai Restaurant & Bar, Greenlane
Grand. The proof of that is of course in the food.