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Continental flavours in Remuera
Cooking school facilities bear testament to the flexibility of this refined, yet relaxed, family home.

Eye in the sky in Auckland's CBD
A long list of benefits gives this city pad the winning edge.

<i>Dos Amigos Cantina</i>, Mission Bay
Dos Amigos promises a spicy night out but expectations are diluted by some lukewarm renditions of Mexican food.

Pub spy: The Clare Inn
Whenever I walk into this pub I'm reminded that all the great bars I've ever drunk in didn't rest their reputations on looking flashy.

<i>Jervois Steak House and Saloon</i>, Herne Bay
Here is proof that diners should not judge a restaurant by its name.

<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> Preparing for a post-oil world
Transition Towns - communities readying themselves for a post-petroleum world - are quietly popping up in New Zealand suburbs.

Art Gallery Listings - July 7
Current and upcoming listings from galleries in the Auckland area.

Theatre Review: Short+Sweet Theatre Festival, Week 1
Ten short plays by emerging actors take a conservative look at human relationships.

48 Hours Grand National Final 2011
Highlights and results from the Grand National Final of the V48 Hours Furious Filmmaking Competition.

Little surprise at Thompson dismissal
The dismissal of EMA boss Alasdair Thompson is not surprising, says Prime Minister John Key.

<i>Cosset</i>, Mt Albert
We came here because we'd heard good things about this cute Mt Albert cafe which has expanded to offer a small (vegetarian) menu.

Retail therapy: Young and eager
It's hard to be a young designer in New Zealand right now, but the Westpac Young Fashion Designer competition is looking to help out those who are starting out in the industry.

Victoria Park tunnel to open early
The last of 366 30-tonne concrete beams has been put in place over the $340 million tunnel.