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Taste makers (+recipes)
A night out with the next generation of top Kiwi chefs proves a delicious experience.

<i>The Mustard Seed Malaysian Cafe and Restaurant</i>, Auckland CBD
May 1 is a good day to review a Malaysian restaurant because this month is May-laysia.

Comedy Review: The Big Show, Comedy Chamber, Town Hall
A boozy Saturday night crowd wants easy gags. Thankfully Gordon Southern, the host of The Big Show - one of the more glamorous daily events at the festival - was full of them.

<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> Not all families are equal
We should have the courage to question one-size-fits-all advice on parenting, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

Sundae Roast: TLee or not TLee?
Hugh Sundae blogs on season two of Masterchef New Zealand.

Walk your way to business success
Taking a coaching session outdoors is great for the body as well as the mind, as Danielle Wright discovers on a walk with ilume's Raechel Ford.

My Auckland: Mt Albert
Kay McFarlane and Michael Holmes have lived in Mt Albert for 10 years with their three boys. They tell Catherine Smith what they love about their neighbourhood.

Rugby: University snatch Challenge Cup in epic battle
University retained the Fred Allen Challenge Cup after winning an epic battle over Ponsonby 19-15 at Colin Maiden Park yesterday.

It's your lucky day in Westmere
This century-old villa delivers the whole package: sea views, space and style.

Labour of love in St Marys Bay
The opportunity to have free rein over a renovation has yielded remarkable results in the home of a high-profile designer.

Court some character in Onehunga
Decorative plaster ceilings, carefully crafted joinery, leadlight windows ... this villa's intricate detailing and history charm.

At home: The station master
Auckland lawyer and advocate for historic buildings Peter Macky's latest project is breathing new life into an old German railway station with regal beginnings.

<i>Snapdragon</i>, Viaduct Harbour
It has everything going for it but Snapdragon proves to be a little temperamental as a dining experience.

Drama queens
Dressing actors for Auckland Theatre Company's period piece Mary Stuart doesn't mean slavish adherence to Tudor fashion.

<i>Cin Cin on Quay</i>, Auckland CBD
Sometimes knowing what to expect is exactly what is called for.

Fashion Plate: Jackie Clarke
Songstress and mother Jackie Clark is doing her bit to help families hit by the Christchurch earthquake.