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Cycleway death still unexplained
Police are still investigating the death of a man found beside the cycleway near the Bond St overbridge in central Auckland overnight.

<i>Weather Watch</i>: What does Cyclone Wilma mean for NZ?
Another weekend and meh, another cyclone.

Post-mortem examination after body found
A post mortem was due to be carried out this morning on the body of a man found on an Auckland cycle track last night.

Fashion Plate: Claire Stapleton
Claire Stapleton uses the power of shopping to help those in need.

Restaurant haven in slow job market
At one upmarket Auckland restaurant the waiting staff are likely to be at least as well qualified as their clientele.

Crown jewels
One of New Zealand's finest creations, Crown Lynn crockery, is being celebrated in a new exhibition. Viva meets some of its most passionate followers.

<i>Urban Jungle</i>, Grey Lynn
We came here because it was late, and we'd heard these guys did an all-day breakfast.

Yeasayer: Nature boys
Yeasayer are back for Laneway, but don't expect a repeat of an infamous earlier trip, says Paula Yeoman.

<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: What clients want to see: Themselves
You look at the testimonials on your website or brochure and see testimonials. The client looks at the testimonials and sees a mirror. Mirror, mirror on the wall, is this the right product or service for me?

James Griffin: A wealth of art to pursue
As if to prove there is more to Auckland 2011 than rugby, there is an Arts Festival just around the corner, therefore, the time has come to study the programme, to sort through the pick 'n' mix box of yummy cultural chocolates on offer.

Five of the best: Urban campsites
Pack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.

Auckland from A to Z
If you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.

Double-murder accused already facing fraud charges
The man charged with two murders in a $3 million mansion is also facing a separate Serious Fraud Office case.