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Weekend games: Art of flying saucers
Next weekend sees the Auckland champs of the little known sport of disc golf. Similar in many ways to traditional golf, the frisbee-based sport is gaining in popularity as a fun way of competing in some of the country's best parks.
Tattoo-inspired creations win over Style Pasifika judges
A recent fashion design graduate took out the top two awards at last night's Westfield Style Pasifika Fashion Awards.
Stone age man
Standing on snakes and having trees fall on him are all in a day's work for the archaeologist who's been called Auckland's Indiana Jones.
Council backtracks on bus lane enforcement
After a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.
Dining out with dad
Viva has a few suggestions when it comes to choosing a place to eat for either breakfast, lunch or dinner on Father's Day.
The Dish: Hot stuff
The way to a man's heart, they say, is through his stomach, so we suggest you spice things up a little bit with the latest array of treats from Jones The Grocer.
An online ambush in the real world
People should not be able to whip out their iphones, log on to Facebook, send a friend request, then stand over you until you accept it.
Runga to support an idol
Bic Runga is returning to the live stage as the support act for Leonard Cohen's tour in late October.
A week of it
Scott Kara takes you through the week in entertainment you should be having.
Retail Therapy: Quick and easy gift
Father's Day is approaching fast. If you're still on the lookout for a quick and easy gift, try 3 Wise Men's wide range of cufflinks.
Drunk teen doing 177km/h stuns police
A drunk teenager on his restricted licence stunned police after he was caught doing 177km/h and carrying six passengers on Auckland's northern motorway on Saturday night.
Grooming: Appearance matters
Men are increasingly signing up for a helping hand, writes Janetta Mackay.
Win a stylish VIP Fashion Week experience
New Zealand Fashion Week is turning ten and to celebrate we're giving you the chance to win a glamorous VIP Fashion Week experience.
'I put a fair bit of pressure on his neck'
Grant Gillard gives an exclusive account of last week's fatal struggle at his pharmacy.
Historic Birdcage pub move slower than expected
Relocation of Auckland's Birdcage pub, initially expected to be done today, will now take until at least midday tomorrow.
Historic Birdcage pub on the move
All 740 tonnes of the Birdcage are being moved 40m for the Victoria Park tunnel project.