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<i>MooChowChow</i>, Ponsonby

MooChowChow brings modern Asian to Auckland.

<i>Little Espresso Room</i>, Parnell

Auckland: Family trip to outer space

Budding astronauts love Auckland's Stardome, writes Alex Tully.

<i>La Zeppa</i>, Freemans Bay

Whether they are called tapas, mezze, dim sum or small plates, their growing popularity seems unstoppable.

<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Being in the right no licence to kill

Economist tips good times for Auckland

'I thought I would die', says constable

Explain drink danger, parents told

Iroquois use 'extravagant'

The Prime Minister has been accused of inappropriately "commandeering" the air force to get to photo opportunities and exclusive events after using an Air Force Iroquois to get to the V8s in Hamilton and back to Auckland.

Giant match screen budget soars past $3m

Auckland CCOs under fire for secrecy

Soccer: Auckland City triumph in O-League final

My Auckland: Grafton

Singer songwriter Caitlin Smith has lived in Grafton for 10 years. She appears on Sunday nights at DeBretts in the city, and is performing in the Waiheke Jazz Festival over Easter. She tells Catherine Smith why she loves her suburb.

Five of the best: Climbing walls

Climbing the walls this school holidays? Get them out climbing real ones instead at supervised walls around the region.

The fatal cost of addiction for tot

A 14-month-old girl has died at the hands of her mother, who was seeking help for substance abuse.

Lucy's spend-up on massive eco-garden

Multisports: Big day out with unique challenges for all

Trawling Auckland's historic treasure troves

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.