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Final whistle: All Black emotion boils over
Emotions were running high for the All Blacks after their solid 20-6 historic win against the Wallabies.
Time to take Auckland seriously
Auckland's mayor is ready to up the pace for action on the transformation of the city writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Council 'pioneering new ground'
Auckland Council chief Doug McKay is turning his thoughts to priorities for the second year of our first Super City.
There's more than one game in town
The battle for Auckland will continue long after the Cup fanfare is over, writes Bernard Orsman.
A new dawn for Auckland's Wynyard Quarter
Support will be needed from tech firms to bring this unique, ambitious project alive.
<i>District Dining</i>, Auckland CBD
Is it old-fashioned of me to say that one of the first things a restaurant needs to do in order to attract customers is to look welcoming?
Sunday Walk: Oakley Creek, Auckland
Few Aucklanders have ever heard of the 11km-long Oakley Creek, yet it runs from Hillsborough, through Mt Roskill, Mt Albert and finally Waterview.
My Auckland: Henderson
Shayne Cox is a winemaker who lives with his partner Kate Frances in Henderson Valley. Kate works at the historic Lopdell House Art Gallery in Titirangi and also helps with the business.
Rugby World Cup: Celebs hit town
The stars have turned out for Rugby World Cup's semifinal double-header weekend.
Auckland at high speed
Sarah Lawrence has a blast with her son on an high octane, laugh-filled ride across the harbour in a jet boat.
Three appear in court over Mt Roskill death
Three men appeared in court yesterday charged with assault after a man was killed during a fight in Mt Roskill in the early hours of the morning.
Culture vultures: An alternative world cup
Danielle Wright finds the art and culture off the rugby field almost as exciting as the big matches on them.
Rugby World Cup: Bleus fan predicts Kiwi tears
The owner of a French bakery and cafe who put out a bucket to catch New Zealanders' tears after the 2007 Rugby World Cup has ruled out doing the same in the advent of a France-All Black final.
<i>Nuffield St Cafe</i>, Newmarket
Attention to detail is not spared with a short but well-organised menu.
Bumper crop of designs recognised in Auckland Architecture Awards
The economy may be fragile but architecture has rarely been healthier, say judges.
Footage shows man using murder victim's eftpos card
A court has been shown CCTV footage of a man attempting to use the eftpos card of murdered woman Kiko Li.
Auckland Architecture Awards
Check out all the images from the winning designs at the Auckland Architecture Awards 2011.
<i>Satya</i>, Mt Eden
Satya has expanded - there are branches in Great North Rd and K Rd - and the new branch follows the established recipe.
<i>Five Loaves</i>, Devonport
We came here because it was time for a catch-up and we'd heard Five Loaves was good.