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Ex-MP guilty of obstructing justice
A man found guilty of attempting to obstruct the course of justice in a pokie machine fraud case has been revealed as former National and New Zealand First MP Gilbert Myles.

<i>L'Assiette</i>, Auckland CBD
Britomart gets a Gallic touch with a welcome new cafe/bistro.

Gift basket drug smuggler jailed
A key player in the Harrods gift basket drug-smuggling syndicate has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

Rugby: Blues' fingers crossed for rush at turnstiles
Stormy weather and low ticket sales will not deter the Blues' biggest fans from heading out to watch their game tonight.

Pub spy: Galbraith's Alehouse
We're not worthy I'd better get Galbraith's out of the way early.

Brian Rudman: Chinatown idea misses point
Here we go again. Another call to designate an enclave of Auckland "Chinatown".

Leading ladies in an old boys' club
A luncheon in Auckland next week celebrates the achievements of successful female leaders in the wine industry.

<i>Toto</i>, Auckland CBD
It may be in central Auckland, but this restaurant's menu and atmosphere prove faithful to its Italian theme.

<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> Giving Aucklanders a bad name
Having lived in Auckland for twenty years now, I've decided I can officially call myself an Aucklander.

Interactive exhibition makes a splash
Surrounded by 360 degree screens, Aucklanders can become a "human mouse" at the War Memorial Museum's first large-scale interactive show.

Disco drama a winner at hair awards
New Zealand's latest Hairdresser of the Year, Sara Allsop, says competitions are great training for young talent.

A Keen Kiwi aesthetic
Interior designer Anna Keen has had a varied career, from creating kennels to a distinctly New Zealand hotel.

Beauty news: Nice to nails
Now is the time to be extra kind to your nails to keep them in good condition through the cooler months.

Retail therapy: WOW, that's incredible
Tickets are now on sale for one of the most spectacular events of the year - the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Awards in Wellington. Bringing together art and fashion in a two-hour show.

Mental health workers protest against assaults
Health workers have presented management of a mental health facility with a vote of no confidence after hundreds of assaults by patients.

<i>Garnet Station</i>, Westmere
We came here because we were enticed by the art deco shop frontage and wondered what lay beyond.