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Weekend leisure: Tricks of their trade
Cate Foster finds a Devonport workshop where skilled handymen pass on their skills.
A visitor's taste of Auckland
The RWC will attract lots of hungry visitors. Virgil Evetts set out to see how well our main attractions cater for tourists food-wise.
Celebrating chocolate (+recipe)
If all those Easter eggs aren't enough for you, Stephanie Everitt's new cookbook pays tribute to all things chocolate.
Trawling Auckland's historic treasure troves
Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.
My Auckland: Duders Point, Devonport
Logan Grainger, accountant, and Justine Varrel, project manager and mum, are long time locals of the Duders Point part of Devonport. Logan tells Cate Foster why the area is so special to him.
My Auckland: Freemans Bay
Anil Sharma and Rachel Jones arrived in Freemans Bay eight years ago from Britain, via Palmerston North. Rachel tells Catherine Smith what the family loves about the area.
At home: Lust for life
Amanda Taylor-Ace had a dream and, through the sheer force of her personality, made it her reality, upping sticks and creating a most enviable life in France.
Devonport: Sightseeing by Segway
A Devonport company offers an unusual way to see the highlights, writes Susan Edmunds.
Four of the best: Chocolate shops
There's only one thing to combine with bubbles and love on Monday, and that's chocolate. Here's some delectable shopping.
Appetite for destruction
Some Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.
The Wellington to stand guard for Auckland regatta
Every year a Navy ship is selected to lead the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. Loaded with VIPs and Navy crew, the vessel becomes the guard ship for the regatta and is the platform from which races are started.
Weekend leisure: Reeling in a great catch
Devonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.
Five of the best: Regatta viewpoints
It's all happening on the water this weekend - we round up some of the best spots to catch the yachting action.
Memories are made of this in Stanley Pt
It's time for a new family to make history in this heritage home.
Our food, Our way (+recipe)
An English couple who now call New Zealand home present a grown-up jelly with a berry and rosé twist.
Tortured girl's festive angel
She is the Christmas angel who wanted to help another 9-year-old girl in suffering.
Not too hot to handle
Peppers can be mild or super spicy. And as Justin Newcombe discovered they can also be a whole lot of fun.
Interiors: Slow progress proves worth the effort
Renovating a Devonport villa has been a labour of love over 17 years.