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<i>Morita</i>, Auckland CBD
The eatery is named for its founder, Masaru Morita, who was head chef at the late and lamented Ariake.

Sundae Sessions: Grand Rapids perform Friday The 13th
Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform Friday The 13th.

Sundae Sessions: Grand Rapids perform Singing Showers Golden Lights
Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform Singing Showers Golden Lights.

Book lover: David Mitchell
David Mitchell is a UK author whose most recent novel is The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet. He will be appearing at the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival.

My Auckland: Mangere Bridge
Rafael Caso, creative account manager, and Karen Caso, hard-working mum, reckon they're lucky to live in Mangere Bridge, Auckland's best-kept-secret suburb. They tell James Russell why.

For the love of books - some of our top shops
Buying ebooks may be convenient but it can't compete with the personality and charm of our best bookshops, writes Danielle Wright.