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My Auckland: Hauraki
Little and Friday cafe's Kim Evans tells Elisabeth Easther what she loves about the lower North Shore.

Review: The Franklin Tap House and Eatery, Ponsonby
Ponsonby newcomer kicks off to a strong start.

Cable Bay wine in a league of its own
Evaluating your Waiheke neighbour's wine is fraught with problems. Be too critical and you risk being frozen out; too effusive and you're accused of favouritism and sucking up.

Brunch: Humbug, Glen Eden
We came here because my brother-in-law and his wife were housesitting close by and had made this their local for a few weeks. They were big fans, so we came to find out what the fuss was about.

Review: The Attic, Mission Bay
The first and last time I saw Tristan, we were both stoned as chooks.

Auckland: Dog days in Pt Chev
My friend wanted to go for a walk but stipulated it had to be near her house and somewhere her large pup Mo could run off-lead for a while.

Big trouble in Jekyll and Hyde city
Late-night business bosses say they are not surprised public order crimes have risen in central Auckland.

My Auckland: Auckland CBD
Linda Tyler is the Director of the Gus Fisher Gallery, and she is a big fan of the CBD and the magnificent public art that fills it.

Auckland: Walking the Manukau foreshore
Donna McIntyre discovers the lesser-known charms of Manukau Harbour.

Review: Botswana Butchery, Quay St, Auckland CBD
I don't mourn Cin Cin because its spirit has been dead so long.

Review: Mexico, Britomart, Auckland CBD
It wasn't just the summer rain slicing through the street lights and pelting on the grey asphalt that made me think, for a moment, that I was in New York.

Easter holiday ideas with the kids
Danielle Wright finds out how to create Easter holiday memories for the kids, without mountains of chocolate.