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Success: Little gadget aiming for a big market
NZ-developed mounting device is already selling in Australian stores.
<i>Cocoro</i>, Ponsonby
In the early 90s, I wrote a piece for the Herald in which I sought to demystify for readers (and myself) a cuisine that was newly making its presence felt on the local culinary scene: Japanese.
Theatre Review: Poor Boy, Maidment Theatre
Link between the plot and Tim Finn's songs is tenuous, but it's a striking piece of theatre.
Weddings: Big ticket beauty
We check out the value of two treatments that require saving up for.
Five of the best: Public art events
Get out and about this weekend and check out some local art works across Auckland.
On the search for treasures
There are few shopping outings more fun and fascinating than exploring vintage stores on a lazy weekend afternoon. Libby Nicholson-Moon uncovers some of the best in Auckland.
Beating at college puts boy in hospital
A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the head during a schoolyard fight which was videoed and sent to classmates.
Concert review: Lionel Richie, Vector Arena
Richie's voice matched the fabric of his shirts - satin and velvet - and his moves rivalled his frenetic back-up musicians.
Man in court over cyclist's death on Tamaki Drive
The driver who opened his door on Auckland's Tamaki Drive and allegedly caused the death of a cyclist has appeared in court.
My Auckland: One Tree Hill
Natalie Oldfield, owner of the Dulcie May Kitchen food store in Mt Eden, has lived in neighbouring One Tree Hill Auckland for five years. She tells Libby Nicholson-Moon what she enjoys about the area.
Police warn schools after man tries to lure boys
Schools have been warned about a man who approached two children on the same day, and tried to get them into a car.
Arts Festival Review: The Show Must Go On
Jerome Bel's The Show Must Go On is not so much a dance show as a show about dance. Its conventions, constructions, its expected forms, are mostly stripped away.
<i>O'Sarracino</i>, Eden Terrace
The passion that goes into creating this Italian eatery's menu is evident in every mouthful.
Basketball: Breakers pull off lucky escape
The Breakers continued their happy knack of winning close games last night beating the under-strength Sydney Kings.
Memorial services for quake victims to be held around NZ
In addition to the National Memorial Service in Christchurch tomorrow, events will be held in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.
Arts Festival Review: Rapt
When Douglas Wright sets his stage with a big grey wall, it's a wall with an enigmatic, palpable life of its own.
Arts Festival Review: Paul Kelly A-Z, Town Hall Concert Chamber
Russell Baillie reviews the first night of Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly's Auckland Arts Festival season.
Fashion Festival highlights
There is a whole host of fabulous events happening at next week's Fashion Festival in Auckland.
Stage is set for the Finns
Poor Boy, the play inspired and soundtracked by Tim Finn's songs, has arrived in Auckland after seasons in Melbourne and Sydney. Dionne Christian goes behind the scenes.
Fashion gets festive
Following the success of last year's show, Fashion Festival now lasts an entire week.