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<i>The Foodstore</i>, Viaduct Harbour
I know I've been stuck down the Viaduct for a few weeks now but I couldn't resist dragging the Prof back one last time...

Murder victims' names revealed
The names of two men murdered in a $2 million mansion can now be revealed but the identity of their alleged killer remained suppressed in court this morning.

It's nigh upon us
It's the time of the year we've all been waiting for. Paula Yeoman explains why and shares a few tips.

Shortland Street's secrets
With soap Shortland Street back on screens tomorrow, we discover the 10 things you probably don't know about it.

Double murder accused had multiple civil claims served on him
A man accused of murdering two people at a multimillion-dollar mansion had several civil court claims filed against him.

Tennis: Ferrer claims Open title
Top seed David Ferrer of Spain has won a surprisingly one-sided Heineken Open men's singles final.

Poetry in motion in Glendowie
Leave the bustle of the city and embrace the gentle flow of the sea in this timeless home on the shores of the Waitemata.

High life in the treetops in Campbells Bay
Pohutukawa frame spectacular sea views from this clifftop home.

Two dead in Auckland homicide
Police have launched a double homicide investigation after two men were killed at at a multi-million dollar mansion in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert today. A resident of the property is helping police with their enquiries.

<i>Star Cafe Seafood Restaurant</i>, Epsom
A popular Epsom local delivers flavoursome, delicious and good value Chinese food without the fanfare.

Cafes and bars tackle influx of RWC fans
Cafes and bars in the Auckland suburb of Kingsland are gearing up services for a projected business boom around this year's Rugby World Cup.

Paul Dowie's favourite things
For design store owner Paul Dowie, treasures can be simple - from the garden to enjoying a breakfast - or artistic and historic.

Concert Review: The National at <i>The Powerstation</i>
And you thought Matt Berninger, the oddly charismatic mate of President Obama and singer in the National, was an introverted type.

Watch Shihad's Big Day Out set from the side of the main stage!
NOTE! This competition has now closed

China murder trial 'insult to NZ jurisdiction'
Chinese authorities are to travel to NZ to gather evidence on the murder of a taxi driver in Auckland.

The year ahead
Grab your diaries for Viva's essential guide to what everyone will be talking about in 2011. Here's to an eventful year.