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Where I work
How important is the right environment for inspiration? We visit three creatives in their work spaces - no fluorescent lights in sight.

Relocated Cup games would be 'a gold mine' for Auckland
Auckland is likely to make a huge economic gain should the Christchurch Rugby World Cup games be relocated, Auckland interest groups say.

Four of the best: Irish pubs
The "Bollix" has built its reputation on featuring the best in homegrown and international rock, pop, celtic, folk and blues talent.

ANZ's new 15 year lease quashes speculation
Speculation that a major bank would shift into a new 26-level high-rise office tower in Auckland has been dashed.

Accepting sons' wives
British author Joanna Trollope, who is in Auckland next week, talks to Stephen Jewell about her new book and the trouble with raising boys.

Sea change
Our America's Cup glory days are long gone, but for the marine industry, blue skies beckon again, reports Suzanne McFadden.

Think smart to finance big plans, says Govt
Auckland Council should follow its new focus in asking its agencies to get better value from its commercial assets, says the Government.

Craft a thirst
There's a lot more choice when it comes to quenching your beer thirst these days.

Soccer: Auckland, Waitakere hold first leg advantage
Auckland City and Waitakere United are one step closer to meeting in the national soccer league final after wins in the first leg of their respective finals.

Round the Bays 2011
Aucklanders turned out in force today for the annual Round the Bays event along the Waitemata harbour.

My Auckland: Pt Chevalier
Natasha Francois and light sculptor Peter Roche live in Pt Chevalier in the distinctive building that used to house the Ambassador Theatre. Natasha tells Peta Stavelli what they love about the area.

James Griffin: In celebration of infrastucture
In Auckland, we're in the middle of an Arts Festival. All over town there are actors, musicians, dancers and pornographic puppets doing their artistic business at myriad venues.

Encountering the locals on an urban safari
You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

Ship shape in Takapuna
In this Ron Sang-designed classic, a bow-shaped deck makes the home seemingly float above the lake.

Marathon: Family, friends and an awesome view
Round the Bays is NZ's largest mass participation sporting event.