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<i>Marvel Grill</i>, Takapuna
The choice of meal options is impressive, less so the service on a busy evening.

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.

A bite of the best cafe culture
Libby Nicholson-Moon selects a few cafes worth seeking out among Auckland's many.

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.

Man tasered after attack on police
A man has been shot with a taser and sprayed with pepper spray after he attacked police with a spiked metal bar this morning. The man had been shadowed by a police helicopter for nearly half and hour as he sped through Auckland in a stolen

Microscopic jellyfish a pain for swimmers
A health warning has been issued as stings from microscopic jellyfish plague swimmers at popular beaches on Auckland's North Shore.

Gardening: A burgeoning bounty
Now's the time to reap the rewards of hard work by eating your way through the summer harvest, writes Justin Newcombe.

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.

Gardening: Save your basil from a slug fest
Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your question.

Crest of the good life in Dairy Flat
You'll feel like masters of the valley if you move to this spacious home.

Harvey hits back at 'party central' criticism
The Rugby World Cup "party central" will be "a destination second to none" and will be ready in time for the event, Auckland Waterfront Development Agency chairman Bob Harvey says.

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.

Sanctuary for all seasons in Beach Haven
This charming home has served its owners well through several life phases.

Royal treatment in Takapuna
Takapuna's landmark 'castle' has been brought into the 21st century with a stylish, no-expenses-spared renovation befitting its superior position and aristocratic bearing

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.

Five of the best: Urban campsites
Pack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.

Memories are made of this in Stanley Pt
It's time for a new family to make history in this heritage home.

<i>Tongue & Groove Cafe</i>, Birkenhead
We came here because the cafe formerly known as Lounge had undergone a reincarnation and we were curious.