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<i>Nuffield St Cafe</i>, Newmarket
I swore I wouldn't go back to Nuffield St. The little restaurant strip started up some time in 2006 as an attempt to answer the question: Why does one of the slickest shopping streets in the city have nowhere you can get a decent meal?

<i>Theatre</i>, Karangahape Rd
We came here because we were curious to see how things had changed since this building housed the famous Brazil Cafe.

Police identify teens in alleged taxi attack
Police have identified the three teens who allegedly pushed an Auckland taxi driver to the ground and ripped the security camera from his car - to escape a $34 fare. Images were taken of the young people and with public help, they have been identified.

$10k a night to be presidential
It costs $10,000 a night - but the cream of Auckland hoteliers are calling the Pullman Hotel's new presidential suite a "marketing gimmick".

Down to earth: Community gardens around the city
Community gardens are a growing trend in Auckland, a place to learn how to reap what you sow in every sense, writes Kirsten Warner.

Shelley Bridgeman: Visiting the occupiers
One sunny Sunday afternoon I visited the occupied territory at Aotea Square.

Review: Hard Luck Cafe, Karangahape Rd
K Rd's latest - and hippest - dining experience has cool décor and hot food.

<i>Ebisu</i>, Auckland CBD
I am not usually a fan of tofu but may have to rethink that after trying Ebisu's version.

Dita De Boni: Banning the bosoms of Mt Eden
It seems to me there's a growing backlash against breastfeeding.

<i>The Lodge Cafe</i>, Mt Albert
We came here because the Mt Albert Lodge has just opened its own on-site cafe, situated in front of the motel on Carrington Rd.

2011 Auckland Marathon
Runners gave it their all from Devonport to Victoria Park in the Adidas Auckland Marathon.

Sunday walk: A bridge that's not too far
It's a sunny-ish day but some threatening clouds are lurking. I don't care, I'm keen to get outdoors.