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Retail therapy: Slow it down
We like it when fashion gets thoughtful, and clearly Miu Miu does too, bringing together some of fashion's top "thinkers" and influencers for their Miu Miu Musings salon events to discuss the state of fashion in an intimate environment.

Second fire in a month destroys family home
A family home which was badly damaged by fire just two weeks ago was this morning completely destroyed by burglars.

<i>Metro</i>'s Auckland Restaurant of the Year announced
Upmarket city eatery The Grove has won Auckland's Restaurant of the Year award for the second year running.

Theatre Review: The Brothers Size, Herald Theatre
Silo Theatre's ambitious season opening is an all-too-rare opportunity to see the work of an African-American playwright on the Auckland stage.

The discreet $6m street
To get your foot in the door at Herne Bay's Cremorne St you will need a fair few bob.

Mt Smart's $2m repair bill
Mt Smart Stadium urgently needs a $2.3 million funding boost to fix rusting stands or it may not be able to host some events in coming years.

Banks confirmed as Epsom candidate
Former Auckland Mayor John Banks has been given the nod to stand for Act in Epsom.

Pub season opens again
Now that the weather has packed in, it's time to think of indoor pursuits rather than simply lazing the day away in the garden or at the beach.