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Parading about with Santa Claus
Bronwyn Sell goes behind the scenes of the biggest public event on Auckland's calendar, the Farmers' Santa Parade.

Stars shine on Viaduct lunch date
Jay-Z and Beyonce made the most of a beautiful day in Auckland yesterday.

<i>Stk Bar and Grill</i>, Auckland CBD
Choosing a hotel restaurant as a dining venue can pay off.

Gareth Thomas <i>Lady Alien</i> album release party
Gareth Thomas (ex Goodshirt) cobbled together a local supergroup for the release of Lady Alien at the Kings Arms on Thursday night.
Supporting him was Andrew Keoghan and Katie Scott & The Miss T's

Yoke Helwes Martens' favourite things
The love of creating textile magic was instilled in Yoke Helwes Martens by her mother and now she is putting on an exhibition filled with the influences of her past and present.

U2 and Jay-Z concert photos
Photos from the first of two concerts at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium, Thursday November 25th 2010.

Concert Review: U2 <i>Mt Smart Stadium</i>
U2 last night paid tribute to the victims of the Pike River mine disaster. Scott Kara was there

<i>Cafe on Kohi</i>, Auckland City
We came here because it was a beautiful day for relaxing in the sun, contemplating Rangitoto from afar.

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.

SCF's biggest asset - Auckland's Hyatt sold
Hyatt Regency Auckland hotel - the single biggest loan book asset of South Canterbury Finance - has been sold for between $50m and $60m.