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Heavy rain forces road closures in North Island
Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

<i>The Narrow Table</i>, Mairangi Bay
Even if you feel others have scored the better options, you won't be disappointed.

Love thy neighbour? Auckland's noisiest streets revealed
A number of suburban streets gave the CBD a run for its money in the noise stakes.

Auckland: Moving to the shore
Even before the bridge linked it to the city, people were spreading out across the North Shore in anticipation.

Auckland: The last bastion
Ngati Whatua's grievance over land loss came to a head in the late 70s with the occupation of Bastion Point

Auckland: The bridge builders
Auckland fought for its harbour bridge for almost 100 years - and fell in love with it when it soared over the Waitemata.

Auckland: Fighting the sprawl
As the city spread beyond the isthmus, planners worried about how to contain the population

Over the teacups
As our cafe scene becomes increasingly sophisticated, the humble cuppa is having a surge of popularity.

Feathered friends fly the nest
Despite their tender years, The Earlybirds have already graduated from a growing presence on Auckland's hard-to-please live music scene to their first album. By Paula Yeoman.

Baby narrowly avoids being crushed by truck
A baby narrowly avoided being crushed by a truck which flipped in slippery conditions on Auckland's North Shore today.

Fashion Plate: Sarah Chapman
With a fashion designer for a grandmother, it's not surprising Sarah Chapman is inspired by the stylish fabrics from yesteryear.

Our next top chefs
Virgil Evetts and Diana Clement discover the public can benefit from student chefs learning on the job, with great food at bargain prices.