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![Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways
For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.
![A bite of the best cafe culture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A bite of the best cafe culture
Libby Nicholson-Moon selects a few cafes worth seeking out among Auckland's many.
![Win for Ross could open council's door to Quax](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Win for Ross could open council's door to Quax
Victory for C&R man in Botany byelection would create vacancy in city's Howick ward.
![Movie Review: <i>The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Movie Review: <i>The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell</i>
The chief problem with The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell is Gazza. As played by William McInnes, he's meant to be bit of a dag who needs to grow up, despite being a husband and father of two running his own business.
![Let there be lights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Let there be lights
A dedicated bunch are bringing Christmas to their neighbourhoods, reports Catherine Smith.
![Parents 'put teens into sex work'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Parents 'put teens into sex work'
Teenagers in South Auckland are being sent to work as prostitutes by their parents to pay for drugs, says a councillor.
![Weekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the season
There are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.
![School in denial over bullying: father](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
School in denial over bullying: father
The father of a schoolgirl sent to South Africa after she was bullied at Howick College says the school is in denial if it thinks hers is an isolated case.
![To market, to market to buy ... everything](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
To market, to market to buy ... everything
Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.
![Left-leaning council for Len Brown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Left-leaning council for Len Brown
The first Auckland Council has been decided, and it has a centre-left look about it, which will make life easier for Super Mayor Len Brown.