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Schoolboy heroes 'simply doing their duty'
Three teenage boys have been praised as heroes for their actions after a serious collision.

Vicious attack on taxi driver
A taxi driver was in hospital with a broken leg last night after being dragged from his cab and attacked.

Celebration of Unitec's contemporary dance
A rare treat is on offer for dance aficionados this week.

<i>Le Garde-Manger</i>, Auckland CBD
The line of Edwardian terrace shops near the top of Queen St is an unlikely place for a French restaurant.

Elderly man found critically injured on street
An elderly man is being taken to hospital in a critical condition after being found on a street in Onehunga.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Thanks Wellington - now we know just how cool Auckland is rated
Behind Wellington's back, Lonely Planet has been playing footsie with its big sexy northern bro.

Money well spent
Deciding to do up an old villa proved expensive and time-consuming but worth the effort.

'I heard the kids screaming'
A young man is dead after his car crossed the centre line and was partially crushed under a school bus carrying 21 teenagers.

Anna Crichton: Drawing on her talents
Print illustrator Anna Crichton has translated her skills into ceramic art for a new exhibition, writes Catherine Smith.

<i>Viva</i>'s 2010 Auckland takeout awards
Viva's team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Comedian's trial for alleged sex abuse postponed
The trial of a well known New Zealand comedian for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl has been postponed.

<i> Dita De Boni:</i> Sneezing summer in
As she and her family battle their annual bouts of hayfever, Dita De Boni wonders why immune system malfunctions seem so prevalent these days.

Ali Mau: I'm in love with a wonderful woman
Alison Mau has spoken publicly for the first time about her same-sex relationship, saying she has 'fallen in love with a wonderful woman'.