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Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.

Legendary Auckland restaurant SPQR's replacement name revealed
It promises to be 'a feast for the senses, with a high-end drink and food offering'.

Franklin Road lights up for Christmas
Homes along Franklin Road in Auckland have once again adorned their properties with Christmas lights, running between the 7th and 24th of December. Video / Hayden Woodward

Opinion: Rebuilding the buzz of Auckland's hospitality sector
OPINION: Aucklanders have shown they’re willing to come out and connect with each other.

Josephine Bartley: Auckland's new alcohol policy explained – changes to when, where you can buy
OPINION: Alcohol-related crime and disorder is at its worst between 9pm and 1am.

'I have a mortgage': Ponsonby CEO charged over supercar 'road rage' case says he's not that wealthy
'Media has depicted me as a horrible person, someone that could beat up an elderly man.'

'Prurient interest': Name of Ponsonby CEO accused of $430K supercar 'road rage' attack suppressed
The wealthy company director will be allowed to keep his name secret – for now.

Changes in order for Auckland’s famous Franklin Road Christmas lights
The lights will start later in December, turn off earlier at night and have security.

Kāinga Ora calls in builders, clears Ponsonby tenants from five-year-old units
New paint, balustrades, privacy screens, walkway: New-ish Ponsonby state units upgraded.

So confusing: Why was there a Brat-green Lorde billboard in Ponsonby?
Appearing amid speculation Charli XCX will headline Laneway Festival, let's work it out.

One person seriously injured after car flips and crashes into side of Ponsonby building
Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.50pm.

Made in Ponsonby: Suburb's most influential young entrepreneurs and socialites
It remains the place to be seen in Auckland among the “it” kids and well-heeled elite.

Ponsonby CEO pleads not guilty over alleged road rage attack on pensioner
The man's lawyer claimed publication of his name could cause financial harm to his company

Only two children allegedly remain at Ponsonby preschool
Parents threatened to remove children from preschool after fiery feud with management.

'Spoiled child': Ponsonby CEO charged over road rage incident
The pensioner's family say the CEO should stop acting "like a spoiled child".

Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owed
List of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money.

Man shooting pigeons sparks Ponsonby school lockdown
Police responded to reports of a person with a gun at around 10am.

Exclusive: SPQR restaurant site has been leased - who are the new operators?
The liquidators confirm new tenants will take over the iconic Auckland site.

The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.

Biggest deal of 2024: Sir Peter Jackson’s links to $105m Lyall Bay purchase
Filmmaker has plans to build a film museum.

Two years after quitting hospitality, Luke Dallow talks new Ponsonby venture, SPQR rumours
From guerilla gastronomy to social media speculation, what's happening on Ponsonby Rd?