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Auckland's $174K logo to go
The frayed-A logo used to promote Auckland is being dumped and replaced with a new brand.
At home in the landscape (+video)
The award-winning home designed for the Harvey family by architect Michael O'Sullivan makes full use of its compelling surrounds.
Pescado Cafe and Tapas Bar, Wynyard Quarter
If this is what we are offering diners on the eve of the biggest sporting since 1990 we might as well put up a sign at the airport saying "Country Closed Owing To Lack of Interest".
A taste of the Pacific
Danielle Wright finds there's more than tourism on offer at a three-day showcase of the Pacific Islands at The Cloud.
Opening ceremony: Sneak preview
Photos of dress rehearsals for the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony at Eden Park.
Expert Eye: World
A drag act, the live finale of New Zealand’s Next Top Model, Britney Spears Oops…I Did It Again (all three minutes and 30 seconds of it), and a story of Good v. Evil.
Backstage Beauty at World
The World guys just get that by the end of Fashion Week everyone is ready for the party, a lot of theatre and a damn good time.
The night Flight 901 went down: Paul Holmes' new book
On November 28, 1979 an Air New Zealand DC-10 on a sightseeing trip to Antarctica crashed into Mt Erebus, killing all 257 people on board. In his book Daughters of Erebus, Paul Holmes reveals how the news unfolded for the family of pilot Jim Collins.
Expert Eye: Merino Show
A celebration of New Zealand's finest textiles with a focus on merino knits was shown this afternoon.
Brigette wins crown: <I>NZ's Next Top Model</I> final
Read our live blogging coverage of this year's New Zealand's Next Top Model competition, live at the World show.
World at NZ Fashion Week
Photos from the World show at Fashion Week 2011, which doubled as the final of this season's Next Top Model show.
Expert Eye: Christchurch charity show
Almost a year on from the first devastating Christchurch earthquake, Fashion Week held a charity show allowing designers from the city to show for free.
Expert Eye: Workshop and Helen Cherry
The majestic Auckland Town Hall provided the perfect backdrop for Workshop and Helen Cherry's return to the NZFW schedule.
Expert Eye: Miromoda
You always go to emerging designer collection shows with your heart in your mouth: will it feel like the art school graduation show?