Is Auckland bad for your kids?
One in five children is overweight; one in 12 is obese, and kids in urban areas are walking to school less.
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My Auckland: Gulf Harbour
Ruth and Mark Hill have lived in Gulf Harbour for just over a year. Mark is the branch manager for a transport company in Mt Wellington, and Ruth is a full-time mum to their 21-month-old son Lachlan.
Four of the best: Places to pick up picnic lunch
Mt Wellington and Constellation Drive on the North Shore. Watch the yachts with a basket full of goodies from one of these great delis around town.
$500,000 greetings card a hard gift to top
Winning lotto ticket a bonus in Auckland man's annual handmade Christmas card from his 13-year-old son.
My Auckland: Mt Wellington
Jo McDonald Hooker tells Ashley Campbell why she and her husband Larry have embraced the suburb of Mt Wellington and its surrounds since moving there over three years ago.
The Dish: Cool cordial
Just the colour of Kapiti Kitchen's Handmade Mandarin & Honey Cordial makes you want to try it.
The Dish: Our macaron master
Last week, one of the ways Viva recommended celebrating Bastille Day was to eat macarons. And it seems you did!
Black Power regains control of cannabis HQ
A Black Power stronghold seized by police when a $1.5 million drug ring was smashed is now back in the hands of the gang.
Plenty of space for new tenants
Mitre 10's move leaves room near Mt Wellington Highway, says Colin Taylor.
Big plans for Sylvia Park
A $1 billion plan could almost quadruple the size of Mt Wellington's Sylvia Park and make it a new town hub.
RSA survivor can sue Corrections, top court rules
Garth McVicar says the Supreme Court's decision to allow RSA massacre survivor Susan Couch to seek damages from Corrections won't open the floodgates to similar lawsuits.