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<i>Solstice Bar and Bistro</i>, Albany
Aaah, beef carpaccio. Slices of raw meat so thin as to be translucent are arranged on the plate, just so.
Camping free comes at a cost
Just down the Seabird Coast from where I have a bach is a long stretch of beach alongside which runs a well-worn vehicle track.
<i>Review:</i> 175 East at Herald Theatre
Gretchen La Roche and Andrew Uren fashioned a graceful weave, in scurrying toccata at times and elsewhere exploring the beat of blurred dissonance.
Porcini Cafe, Helensville
We'd heard about Porcini restaurant on the grapevine, and were mildly dismissive. A seriously good restaurant in Helensville? Give us a break.
Fashion and art combine for Twenty-seven Names' exhibition
Wellington based label Twenty-seven Names is holding an exhibition in Auckland tonight, but here is a sneak peek at some of the portraits that will be on display.
Revenge of the epic movie flops
Hollywood is increasingly looking to the past for big budget failures in the hope of transforming them into success stories.
Rugby: Erratic Blues once again fall from giddy heights
Only one thing is guaranteed about the Blues - they will be inconsistent.
Riding the wave
Chelsie Preston Crayford plays two desperate housewives, including her own grandmother.
<i>Review:</i> Carole King and James Taylor at Vector Arena
For a woman knocking on 70, King lights up damn bright and her voice was denser and richer than its younger counterpart.
Are you ready to get preppy?
Can't tell your Top-Siders from your Sebagos? Unsure how high to roll your chinos? Help is at hand in the ultimate handbook for wannabe prepsters.
The rise of the 'mom-com'
A new batch of films starring middle-aged leading ladies is leading a shift in the gender balance of Hollywood.
NRL: Hohaia muzzles Bulldogs
Lance Hohaia scores a last-minute try to help the Warriors stun the Bulldogs in Sydney last night.
Dolce and Gabbana silver anniversary
As the house of Dolce & Gabbana celebrates 25 years of fashion, the designers reflect on a fabulous career and reveal the secrets of their success.
Soccer: The brilliance of Barcelona's boys
There's no denying Lionel Messi's magic but is the team the best ever?
England: Rollercoaster the ultimate terror ride
A new ride at a UK theme park is so disturbing, patrons must sign a waiver to attest to their mental stability.
'Boy' flicks 'Titans' aside on box office march
Local hit Boy has overhauled the Hollywood fantasy blockbuster Clash of the Titans.
Red carpet ride for a rude word
Complaints were made after Close-Up presenter Mark Sainsbury used the word 'fugly' in a promotion for his show during Wednesday's 6pm news.
Lawsuit looms over Billy T DVD
The widow and daughter of Billy T. James are considering legal action for what they claim is their share of royalties.
Rugby: Bulls live up to their name
The Bulls had plenty of motivation to beat the Chiefs, having never won in Hamilton.
Powderfinger call it quits
The Brisbane band has announced its biggest tour to date in September and October to farewell fans.
Rugby: Messam's search for perfection
The Chiefs captain has been working on a few things in training to avoid making crucial errors in front of a home crowd tonight.