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<i>Hinemoa Street Organic Cafe</i>, Birkenhead
We came here because a friend had alerted us to the fact the cafe, formerly known as Grace, had undergone a facelift.
Singaporean firm swallows Chelsea Sugar
Wilmar International is to pay $2.14 billion to buy the sugar assets of Australian conglomerate CSR - including Chelsea.
<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead
A new chef and an ever-evolving menu ensure a Shore favourite rivals the best our neighbours across the Tasman have to offer.
<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead
We had just finished our desserts (two helpings of poached quince with ice-cream; four spoons) when they arrived. There were probably a dozen but they had the impact of 100.
Creating a dream home
A North Shore couple had coveted a site just three doors down their street for years, so when it became theirs they built a house that fulfilled all expectations.
Chocolate fundraiser not so sweet
A primary school's chocolate fundraiser turned into a debt-collection exercise after parents failed to cough up around $3000.