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Beyonce touches down in Auckland
New Zealand's a-list quota is reaching extreme levels, with the arrival of R&B/Pop superstar Beyonce.
Final Big Day Out artists released
The second and final list of bands playing at the 2011 Big Day Out has been released.
Vow shambles' at Eden Park won't be repeated
Police and Eden Park officials have vowed to enforce liquor bans better following the "shambles" at the back-to-back rugby league tests.
Glowing case for Akl rail tunnel gets cool response
Consultants have produced a glowing business case for a $2 billion-plus inner Auckland rail tunnel.
The art of optimism
In 2009, a recession-generated ‘perfect storm’ saw poor ticket sales and losses for the biennial Auckland Arts Festival. Yet, as Alan Perrott finds, its director David Malacari is upbeat for 2011.
Levy in charge of two DHBs
Some central Auckland patients could be treated at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals under a spirit of collaboration, the man now responsible for nearly one million Aucklanders' health has indicated.
Captain Cook on mayor's radar for cruise terminal
Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to make an immediate start to build a cruise ship terminal on Captain Cook Wharf costing up to $200 million.
<i>Industry Zen</i>, Auckland CBD
The oddly named eatery derives from the transplantation of Cafe Rikka which had to shut up shop at Victoria Park when redevelopment started there.
Four of the best: Specialist cheese shops
With sampling and cheese appreciation evenings, this is a great stop during a city lunchtime.
Weekend leisure: It was love at first drive
Prepared for some quick thrills while car shopping, Gill South ended up finding the the perfect match, although, sadly, it wasn't meant to be...
My Auckland: Arch Hill
Inner city living with a sense of community and green spaces to enjoy. Keith Shackleton tells Donna McIntyre why his young family love Arch Hill.
Tamaki Drive carparking spaces moved after crash
Four car parking spaces have been removed from the scene of a fatal crash involving a cyclist in Auckland earlier this week.