30 years of local short films to screen under the stars
An Auckland restaurateur has joined forces with an incredibly strange film buff to bring local short films to a hungry audience.
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<i>Eden Cloak Room</i>, Mt Eden
A cosy evening out at a venue with a menu of a size to match.
Tim Balme: taking the lead
From zombie killer to Norse god, Tim Balme has had a busy career, on both sides of the television camera. He tells Rebecca Barry about juggling these roles.
Soccer: Phoenix remain confident of future
The Wellington Phoenix remains confident in their future, despite the Inland Revenue seeking to liquidate the company which owns the club.
Driver jailed for at least 3 years for manslaughter
A disqualified driver who killed two passengers as he fled from police in Auckland last year was today jailed for at least three years.
<i>Basque Kitchen and Bar</i>, Newmarket
"Sugar, salt, fat," said Robert, as we tucked into the churros con chocolate at the Basque Kitchen and Bar. "You can't beat them."
Wilderness battler to fundraise for Pike River families
The star of hit show Man Vs Wild is coming to New Zealand next month for two shows to raise money for the families of Pike River and the Wellington Children's Hospital.
Schoolkids pull no punches with Sonny Bill
Sonny Bill Williams will tomorrow partly make good on a promise he made after he ran out of gas on a country road last year.
Legal hiccup in naked handyman search
A job ad for a "male nude handyman" is breaking employment law - but not because of the nudity, an employment lawyer says.
Year of the rabbit (+recipes)
Food is an integral and symbolic part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Murder accused claims self-defence
The man police accuse of murdering two people at a multi-million dollar Auckland mansion last month says he acted in self defence and "emphatically denies" murder charges, his lawyer says.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Mobile charges a heartbreaker
Cheaper calls may be at hand, but you'll probably still need two phones to get the best deals.
Sainsbury's milestone that TVNZ forgot
In a week that saw embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak desperately clinging to his 30-year rule, TVNZ's Mark Sainsbury was celebrating his 30-year stretch at the nation's network.
Five of the best: Ways to relax in Auckland
Strolling, floating, or cruising, here are some laid-back ways to make the most of the city.
Caffeine hit: Good One
Ponsonby boasts a lot of cafes, but what I like about Good One is its humility. Settled in a suburban street among just a couple of other shops, Good One is a nice little find.
Setting the wheels in motion
Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.
My Auckland: Orakei
South Islander Louise Mackenzie has made Auckland her base after eight years overseas. The business developer who shares a striking resemblance to Outrageous Fortune's Cheryl West tells us what she loves about her adopted home.
Feeling the force in Herne Bay
Once saddled with a 'Darth Vaderish' vibe, this perfectly positioned home has been stylishly restored to the light side.
Cool, converted and charming in Mt Eden
The prime position of this smart bungalow will delight rugby enthusiasts.
Pharmacist: 'It was hanging over us'
Auckland pharmacist Grant Gillard says he is relieved a traumatic and tragic event is behind him after police told him today he would not be charged over the death of a burglar he confronted last year.
<i>Poderi Crisci</i>, Waiheke Island
La dolce vita is just a ferry ride away at Poderi Crisci restaurant on Waiheke.