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Nurse gifts $800,000 house to charity
Yvonne Knipe-Ackermann, who died in January on her 73rd birthday, left her $800,000 Ponsonby home to Oxfam.
Militant precision (+recipes)
Gourmet food and an army pedigree are an unlikely mix, but the union sure tastes good, writes Michelle Coursey.
<i>Gill South</i>: Sunshine is good for your health
Gill South discovers you need to expose your skin to the the sun for at least a few minutes a day to keep your vitamin D levels up.
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's gentle Savage
An unemployed Australian immigrant rose to become one of New Zealand’s most well-loved politicians.
<i>Sunday Painters</i>, Ponsonby
A creative new bistro venture is a celebration of good food, fine wine and a convivial atmosphere.
'Major players' caught in P bust
Police say some major players "are now out of the drug industry" after a nationwide P bust that was six months in the making.
Sass appeal
As Sass & Bide prepare to open their first international store in New Zealand, Zoe Walker talks to one half of the label.
P lab bust in Ponsonby
Police have uncovered a P lab in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby.
The Dish: Our macaron master
Last week, one of the ways Viva recommended celebrating Bastille Day was to eat macarons. And it seems you did!
Beauty: Best face forward
Facials these days are fit for all fancies, with many different experiences on offer.
The ministry of interiors
London-based artist Emily Wolfe has returned to Auckland to exhibit her latest works.
<i>Target</i> heavily fined for false contaminated food allegation
TV3 consumer affairs show Target has been heavily fined by the BSA for falsely accusing an Auckland cafe of selling contaminated food.