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Tiffany Singh's favourite things
Art with a conscience is Tiffany Singh's passion. We find out what else the artist is into.
Breathing art into Auckland
Catherine Smith looks at the best free and family shows on offer during the two major arts festivals showcasing Auckland City this month.
Setting the wheels in motion
Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.
Fair cop? Motorist snaps 'officer' on phone
"Do as I say, not as I do", was in the mind of a man who claims to have seen a police officer talking on his cellphone while driving.
Under the volcanoes
Auckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.
Abandoned victims of Christmas
Auckland's SPCA is gearing up to receive more than 1000 animals that will arrive over the busy Christmas/New Year season.
Boy hurt in kindy crash released from hospital
A five-year-old boy hit by a car outside a South Auckland pre-school has been discharged from hospital.
Boy, 5, seriously hurt in kindy crash
A 5-year-old boy was in a serious condition last night after he was hit by a car outside a kindergarten centre in South Auckland.
<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.
Children's risky playground
Road workers were shocked when they saw children playing on a motorway overpass in South Auckland last Thursday.
Grandfather of Kahui twins admits lying
The slain Kahui twins' grandfather today admitted lying to police to protect his son Chris, an inquest into the twins' deaths has heard.
Inquest: Cru Kahui not taken to hospital after breathing stopped
The Kahui twins' grandfather drove 50km to search for their mum when baby Cru stopped breathing, instead of taking him 4km to hospital, an inquest hears.
Former Auckland quarry to become regional park
Puketutu Island in Auckland's Manukau Harbour is to be turned into a regional park.
Round the mountain
Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.
Next Kiwi golden girl aims for Olympics
Siositina Hakeai, 16, holds the NZ junior discus record and is tipped to be the next Valerie Adams in field athletics.