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Drink drive blitzes working - police
Police on Auckland's North Shore have a feeling their drink drive blitzes are working.
Drink-driving cop escapes conviction
A senior policeman who admitted driving when he was nearly one and a half times over the limit has been discharged from court without a conviction.
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
A study of 29 children who lived in Auckland's controversial Centrepoint Community has found continuing effects on their adult lives.
Mall picketers claim New Zealand first
A labour union claimed a first today as staff members picketed at a JB HiFi store inside an Auckland mall.
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
Actress/artist Amelia Guild has a theatrical sense of style off the stage as well as on.
<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
At its most pure and best, jazz is a live art where musicians disassemble, explore, then reconstruct melodies and rhythms right before your ears.
Third go for popular local show
Turns out Go Girls does not need its blond bombshell Anna Hutchison to keep rating or survive - the show has just been commissioned for a third series.