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Fashionista relies on hip-hop focus
Jessica Grubisa is hoping her love of hip-hop will lead to a catwalk slot for her designs at New Zealand Fashion Week.

Theatre Preview: The Factory, Mangere Arts Centre
The world's first Pacific musical is inspired by our nation's immigrants who each made sacrifices for a chance in New Zealand.

Police find P lab in four star hotel room
One of Auckland's newest hotels faces a hefty bill to decontaminate a room which police say was...

Taxi driver murder verdict due next week
The widow of taxi driver Hiren Mohini will soon know how long the man who murdered her husband will spend in jail.

England rugby great: NZ is 'awesome'
Former England captain Phil Vickery is encouraging the English rugby fans to make the trip to New Zealand.

Technology drives better ways of getting around
Smart roads and clever apps could hold the key to solving Auckland's congestion problems, writes Steve Hart.

Shining examples of what a city can become
The Global Cities initiative is looking at ways to help Auckland become a better place to live and work, writes Ruth Le Pla.