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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.

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.

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.

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 gets festive
Following the success of last year's show, Fashion Festival now lasts an entire week.

Wedding notebook: Diary it
If you need more inspiration and ideas for the big day, don't miss the Bride & Groom Show on May 1 at Ellerslie Racecourse.

RWC: Bulk of finals matches to be played in Auckland
Most of the seven RWC matches pulled from quake-damaged AMI Stadium are set to be moved to the North Island, despite the Government's desire to keep all the pool games in the South Island.

Peaceful hikoi marches down Queen St
The organiser of a hikoi which marched peacefully down Auckland's Queen Street today says the new foreshore and seabed legislation breaches the Treaty of Waitangi.

Arts Festival Review: Spirit of India 2011: Shehnai and flute
Rajendra Prasanna comes from generations of Indian master musicians. On Tuesday, thanks to him and his three colleagues, a rapt audience fell under the spell of a music in which time itself seemed almost to stand still.

<i>Euro</i>, Auckland CBD
Top chef's touch shows up in menu and service, writes Phoebe Falconer.

Clare Mora: Essence of success
Clare Mora has rescued her business from the brink following 2008's economic crisis.