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![Auckland robberies possibly linked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland robberies possibly linked
Police are investigating four robberies that occurred in Auckland overnight committed by a machete-wielding group.
![The craft of coffee](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The craft of coffee
There's so much more to a perfect cup of java than meets the eye. Catherine Smith tracks down the best in the business to learn the tricks of the trade.
![Good life on city's edge in Beach Haven](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Good life on city's edge in Beach Haven
Amble down the path and 30 seconds later you reach the water.
![Bird of paradise in Epsom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bird of paradise in Epsom
Tucked down a sleepy street lined with tui-laden trees, this grand turn-of-the-century villa is a nature lovers' heaven.
![Apartment fire in downtown Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Apartment fire in downtown Auckland
Firefighters have brought a blaze at an apartment block in central Auckland this afternoon under control.
![Forward Thinking: Because we care](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Forward Thinking: Because we care
The cancellation of the Christchurch Earthquake Benefit Concert that was to be held last Friday was mooted in a Herald on Sunday story, spurred by online carping, as proof that Aucklanders don't care about Christchurch.
![Album Review: Grand Rapids, Faintheartedness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Album Review: Grand Rapids, Faintheartedness
Faintheartedness, the second solo work from ex-Goldenhorse guitar/vocalist/songwriter Ben King, but first under the moniker Grand Rapids, started as a limited release giveaway about a year ago.
![RWC revellers left out in the cold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
RWC revellers left out in the cold
The $9.8 million Cloud at the Rugby World Cup "Party Central" in Auckland will host trade displays for New Zealand industries while Cup revellers are left out in the cold. Rather than being a party venue, the opaque-roofed, steel and glass
![Shayne Carter gets nostalgic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Shayne Carter gets nostalgic
Dimmer and former Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter is dusting off his older material and taking it on the road.
![Tim Webber's favourite things](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tim Webber's favourite things
Tim Webber plays with form in his designs. He tells Viva what else he's into.
![Anna Hutchison: Return of a shore girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Anna Hutchison: Return of a shore girl
Anna Hutchison left Go Girls to take on a few roles overseas but, as Jacqueline Smith reports, she's happily slotted back into the third series of the hit New Zealand show
![George Clinton: Bringing down Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
George Clinton: Bringing down Parliament
That loopy legend George Clinton is beaming down again from Planet Funk armed with the classic grooves from his colourful 50-year career. He talks to Scott Kara
![Waka 'will put Maori up in lights'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waka 'will put Maori up in lights'
Politicians have defended a planned $2 million plastic waka as a "spectacular" addition to Auckland's waterfront. It will be erected on Auckland's waterfront, close to Queen's Wharf for the Rugby World Cup in September.