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Asumi Mizuo's favourite things
Japanese ceramics artist Asumi Mizuo has found a unique way to create beauty out of imperfection.
Only one in four of mayor's 100 projects is new
Just one in four of Mayor Len Brown's '100 projects in 100 days' are new projects initiated from scratch.
Forward Thinking: Music beats at heart of city
Scott Kara reflects on a successful event-relocation to the newly refurbished Aotea Square.
Rhys Darby: Like a duck to water
Rhys Darby goes from funny man to romantic lead in his new movie Love Birds, writes Jacqueline Smith
From chaos to creation
Max Gimblett is one of our most beloved painters. Rebecca Barry met him in his New York studio and learned about his creative process.
Harvey hits back at 'party central' criticism
The Rugby World Cup "party central" will be "a destination second to none" and will be ready in time for the event, Auckland Waterfront Development Agency chairman Bob Harvey says.
Aloe Blacc to return within weeks of concert
Barely a week after a sell-out show in Auckland, American soul singer Aloe Blacc has announced he'll return to New Zealand for two more concerts.
Concert Review: Les Savy Fav <i>Kings Arms Tavern</i>
With so much of Auckland's attention focused on Monday's Laneway Festival, it was always going to be interesting to see how Les Savy Fav's first New Zealand show was going to go.
Foals headline Laneway 2011
Exclusive photos from Foals' headline set at the 2011 Laneway Festival in Aotea Square, Auckland.
A guide to Auckland's food courts
Your guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.
<i>The Java Room</i>, Parnell
The expansive view from the back veranda of The Java Room is slightly spoiled by a hulking tower.
Waiheke Island: Backyard wonder
Never mind Europe's easy weekend haunts, we have Waiheke Island, writes Kerri Jackson.
Laneway Festival 2011
All the action from the bands and the crowds at the 2011 Laneway Festival at Aotea Square on Auckland Anniversary Day.
Laneway Festival: <b>Live blog</b>
Live reports, information and anything else we can think of from the Laneway Festival at Auckland's Aotea Square.
Racing: Banchee may be tried over ground
Impressive effort opens up options as star filly accounts for rivals with ease.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Don't turn the clock back on prostitution
Council wants to keep sex workers out of sight during this year's Rugby World Cup.
One for the birds
Live At the Islands draws some big music names to support conservation work.
Sea snails prove a challenge for daredevil tasters
Thousands have been flocking to the Viaduct Harbour this holiday weekend to tuck into seafood ranging from oysters to sea escargots (sea snails).
Tastes of 2011 (+recipes)
Quality smallgoods, dried delights and exotic produce are set to make their mark.