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![Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions
"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.
![Dog's Harbour Bridge hijinks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dog's Harbour Bridge hijinks
A tiny dog dodged dozens of cars and crossed several lanes of traffic before being caught at the top of Auckland's Harbour Bridge in rush-hour traffic.
![Centrepoint children living with effects - study](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Centrepoint children living with effects - study
A study of 29 children who lived in Auckland's controversial Centrepoint Community has found continuing effects on their adult lives.
![<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead
A new chef and an ever-evolving menu ensure a Shore favourite rivals the best our neighbours across the Tasman have to offer.
![Does Topshop live up to the hype?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Does Topshop live up to the hype?
Viva's fashion writer Zoe Walker checks out Topshop's new store in Takapuna...
![Review: <i>Pear Shaped</i> at The Pumphouse Theatre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Review: <i>Pear Shaped</i> at The Pumphouse Theatre
This debut work by local drama teacher Andy Saker shows an easy familiarity with the North Shore's casual backyard culture.
![Shore to Succeed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shore to Succeed
Actress/artist Amelia Guild has a theatrical sense of style off the stage as well as on.
![<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead
We had just finished our desserts (two helpings of poached quince with ice-cream; four spoons) when they arrived. There were probably a dozen but they had the impact of 100.
![<i>Review:</i> Charles Lloyd New Quartet at Bruce Mason Centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Review:</i> Charles Lloyd New Quartet at Bruce Mason Centre
At its most pure and best, jazz is a live art where musicians disassemble, explore, then reconstruct melodies and rhythms right before your ears.
![<i>Review:</i> Vampire Weekend at the Bruce Mason Centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Review:</i> Vampire Weekend at the Bruce Mason Centre
Woe betide anyone who went to Vampire Weekend without learning every single one of Ezra Koenig's incomprehensible lyrics.
![Developer loves a challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Developer loves a challenge
For decades Auckland's built heritage has been wiped out, one building at a time, by property developers. But not all of them want to swing a wrecking ball.
![Mayor slammed for comparing himself to Jesus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mayor slammed for comparing himself to Jesus
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is facing fresh criticism over an Easter email to councillors, which began: "Two blokes got crucified this week..."