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Refurbished city-fringe office has plenty of appeal
Extensive renovations give this 1960s office building a contemporary look.

New era for Auckland Viaduct hotel
Auckland's former Westin Hotel on the edge of the Wynyard Quarter is to be rebranded the...

Brunch: Luscious, Onehunga
We came here because we often stop for some of their great takeaway coffee en route to the train station at the south end of the Mall and have been meaning to come back for a sit-down meal for a while.

'Christie's Law' bail protest 'restores faith'
The parents of Christie Marceau told hundreds of protesters outside the High Court at Auckland their presence at a demonstration against current bail laws has helped restore their faith.

Exercise in Auckland: A grassy stroll in the city
Since the bohemian population that once made this area its own moved west in the 1980s, Parnell has become known mainly for its wealthy residents and high-end shopping strip. But there's much more to the suburb than that ...

Review: Mexico, Auckland CBD
A few tweaks are needed to make this eatery a fiesta of flavour.

Review: Bona Cafe, Ponsonby
An unusual combination of Italian and Iranian, in a Ponsonby eatery, gets the chilli just right.

Review: Grano, Eden Terrace
Regular readers of my restaurant reviews have probably worked out that the Professor is not a shrinking violet.

The geneology of Auckland street names
Alan Perrott delves into the genealogy of Auckland’s streets.