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![Zoning frustrates wish for single-sex school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Zoning frustrates wish for single-sex school
Auckland Grammar old boy John Chisholm wants his sons to go to a good single-sex school like he did - but they don't live in the right zone.
![Retail therapy: Men with style](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Retail therapy: Men with style
Viva visited the fantastic Man Style exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGC) recently, and spotted two local designers representing New Zealand menswear.
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DOC investigates reports of fishing in marine reserve
Department of Conservation (DOC) officials have seized two nets and about 80 fish following reports of commercial fishing in a marine reserve in Auckland.
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NRL: Latimore returns to Warriors for Roosters clash
Front rower Jeremy Latimore is set to play his first NRL game of the year after being named in the Warriors' squad for Saturday night's fifth-round encounter with the Sydney Roosters at Mount Smart Stadium.
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Kitchen, Auckland CBD
At an Argentinian asado restaurant one of my mates ordered chicken for entrée and main.
![Michael Jones Eden Park statue gets green light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Michael Jones Eden Park statue gets green light
Contractors Bonding Ltd have stumped up $300,000 to fund the project, which will be on permanent loan to the stadium.
![Transport smartcard launched in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Transport smartcard launched in Auckland
Bus users in Auckland will soon be able to take advantage of a new smartcard for public transport.
![Auckland Art Gallery extension and renovation project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland Art Gallery extension and renovation project
Construction continues on the Auckland Art Gallery extension and renovation project in the Central City.
![Anonymous tip led to armed call-out, say police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Anonymous tip led to armed call-out, say police
Armed police acting on inaccurate information from an anonymous tipster have been called off patrol in Auckland central.
![Success: Property manager dives into new ventures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Success: Property manager dives into new ventures
Experience in schools inspires not one, but three businesses.
![Sundae Roast: Second wind](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sundae Roast: Second wind
Hugh Sundae finds the eviction of a favourite has rekindled the drama.
![My Auckland: Avondale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
My Auckland: Avondale
Sue Maloney works in teacher professional development in Henderson; her husband Julian owns the very cool Maloney's Barber shop in Victoria St in the CBD. They tell Alexia Santamaria why living in Avondale has worked out perfectly for them.
![A mix of vegetables](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A mix of vegetables
We're increasingly thinking outside the square when it comes to fresh produce, writes Estelle Sarney.
![Trusted insider cheated family firm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Trusted insider cheated family firm
The identity of a long-serving accountant who stole more than $5.4 million from a family-owned business group can now be revealed.