A former high-profile lawyer got more than he bargained for after taking part in "90-second supermarket grab" competition, landing in hospital with chest pains.

Now before you get all excited and accuse me of muscling in on a restaurant reviewer's job, I am talking specifically about the bar adjoining this rather lovely restaurant on the first floor of the Spencer on Byron hotel.

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On a cold and blustery Tuesday evening, the Deep Creek Brewing Company (or Deep Creek Brews and Eats, as the sign reads) was doing a brisk trade.

Long Bay College student Brad Chamley (17) is performing in the Class Comedians' Graduation Showcase today at 3pm, as part of the 20th NZ International Comedy Festival.

Opening too soon means a less-than-perfect dining experience at this new Mexican eatery.

Great scenery and a dollop of sugary history; Liz Light takes an autumn walk in Chelsea Heritage Park.

Dionne Christian and her family rummage around in nature's past on a fossil-hunting expedition.

We came here because we'd heard the Pumphouse theatre's cafe had changed hands and it was a lovely day to enjoy the lake.

Mobility Dogs spokesperson Amy Hogan tells Elisabeth Easther why Milford is an ideal home for her and her dog Bonnie.

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We came here because we were on an expedition to Devonport and decided to try this cafe away from the main thoroughfare.