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Some line-up surprises for Fashion Week
There are new names are on the bill for NZ Fashion Week, but also some notable absences.
Watching Brief: See you at the Civic
There's method in the apparent madness of making tonight's screening of Florian Habicht's Love Story the only one in the festival.
<i>Bowmans</i>, Mt Eden
First impressions were less than promising but a Mt Eden eatery came through on the menu.
Smoking ban 'best news ever' - nzherald readers react
A threat to ban smokers from Auckland's top DHB splits nzherald readers.
Latest updates: Over 8,800 lightning strikes in NZ today
Heavy rain, sleet and snow is threatening parts of NZ. Follow developments and read reader reaction from your area.
Five-star hotel planned for top waterfront spot
A five-star, 300-room hotel will fill former America's Cup sites on one of the most valuable pieces of waterside property in the country.
'Scary' lightning strike forces Air NZ flight to turn back
Weather forecasters say worst of electrical storms over but heavy snow likely in south.
Demetri Martin: He may draw a crowd
Comedian Demetri Martin heads to New Zealand later this year for two stand-up shows.
All the world's a stage for Akala
Rapper Kingslee Daley, aka Akala, is a man on a mission; to get at-risk kids exploring words, from Shakespeare to Jay-Z. Scott Kara reports
Interiors: Ticking the boxes
Two years of searching for a house paid off when an Auckland couple found a 105-year-old villa.
<i>Mikano</i>, Mechanics Bay
I was looking forward to a Sunday roast at Mikano as a chance to revisit childhood memories.
Vintage pub's boutique claims grossly misleading, says guest
An old central Auckland pub has attracted visitors by advertising itself as a "boutique hotel".
China trial for Auckland slaying will make history
The man accused of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini last year will stand trial in China next month...
Gill South: Wrinkle little star
Gill South plays a Remuera lady for a day, getting herself an anti-ageing facial at Lucy & the Powder Room.