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<i>Pinot Plus</i>, Takapuna
Attentive staff help make a success of this Shore wine bar, writes John Gardner.

It pays to supplement lifestyles
Adding fish oil and vitamins to your diet is a key to health, finds Gill South.

Auckland: Beauty on our doorstep
There are many parts of Auckland worth exploring at sea level, discovers Kirsten Warner.

Former All Black faked ACC invoices
A former All Black, now a chiropractor, has been convicted for fraudulently billing ACC for treatment sessions his clients never received.

Devonport: Our explosive history
Spooky tunnels and historic weapons keep young and old entertained at Auckland's North Head, writes Jim Eagles.

A gap in the walking market
It's a shame the path around Devonport's North Head isn't quite complete, writes Jim Eagles.

Snow falling in Waikato, Bay of Plenty
The icy southerly sweeping up the North Island has brought snow to the hills around Waikato and the Bay of Plenty and in some paddocks.

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.

Five of the best: Private country gardens
Take inspiration for your garden by visiting these exquisite country spreads.

My Auckland: Devonport
Devonport is one of those places that no one ever properly leaves," says Virgil. "It's like an elastic band. People may move away, but they always come back. It gets into the soul.