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Weekend leisure: Water, water everywhere
Auckland Museum's flash new interactive exhibition explores the deeper meanings of H2O. Jacqueline Smith dives in.

SlutWalk comes to New Zealand
Hundreds of people braved the cold in Wellington and Auckland as part of a worldwide protest against the culture of blaming the victim rather than the rapist for attacks on women.

<i>Peter Gordon</i>: Cheese at its most versatile
The executive chef of dine by Peter Gordon at SkyCity answers your cuisine questions.

Pass marks for stadium preparation
We run the checks to see how ready Eden Park and all its related services are for the Rugby World Cup.

Walking the Waiheke way
Good food and wine reward your exertions on a new Waiheke track, writes Donna McIntyre.

This is streets ahead in Kohimarama
A character home in a welcoming cul-de-sac has served one family well for over a decade.

Suffering for fashion as things get real
Jacqueline Smith blogs on New Zealand's Next Top Model.

Ex-MP guilty of obstructing justice
A man found guilty of attempting to obstruct the course of justice in a pokie machine fraud case has been revealed as former National and New Zealand First MP Gilbert Myles.

<i>L'Assiette</i>, Auckland CBD
Britomart gets a Gallic touch with a welcome new cafe/bistro.

Gift basket drug smuggler jailed
A key player in the Harrods gift basket drug-smuggling syndicate has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

Rugby: Blues' fingers crossed for rush at turnstiles
Stormy weather and low ticket sales will not deter the Blues' biggest fans from heading out to watch their game tonight.

Pub spy: Galbraith's Alehouse
We're not worthy I'd better get Galbraith's out of the way early.

Matt Arbuckle's favourite things
Matt Arbuckle's new gallery aims to support and showcase young artists.

Brian Rudman: Chinatown idea misses point
Here we go again. Another call to designate an enclave of Auckland "Chinatown".

Leading ladies in an old boys' club
A luncheon in Auckland next week celebrates the achievements of successful female leaders in the wine industry.

<i>Toto</i>, Auckland CBD
It may be in central Auckland, but this restaurant's menu and atmosphere prove faithful to its Italian theme.

<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> Giving Aucklanders a bad name
Having lived in Auckland for twenty years now, I've decided I can officially call myself an Aucklander.

Disco drama a winner at hair awards
New Zealand's latest Hairdresser of the Year, Sara Allsop, says competitions are great training for young talent.

Interactive exhibition makes a splash
Surrounded by 360 degree screens, Aucklanders can become a "human mouse" at the War Memorial Museum's first large-scale interactive show.