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Increased security for Eden Park

Mayor announces Eden Park changes

More security staff and higher police visibility are among changes to be made at Eden Park when the it next holds a major event.

Up the duff and taking a puff

The first results from a study of 7000 Auckland and Waikato babies shows that 11 per cent of women smoke throughout their pregnancies.

Hackman Awards highlight lack of theatre recognition in Auckland

The second annual Hackman Theatre Awards were given out in Auckland last night, and while some accuse the theatre world of taking itself too seriously, these awards couldn't take themselves any less seriously.

Victoria Park tunnel reaches milestone

Timetable set for plan to deliver Brown's Auckland vision

Angry commuter: We stopped U2 train

Anger among commuters trapped on a train crowded with U2 fans, rather than random idiocy, is being blamed for disrupted rail services to the first of the Irish band's two Mt Smart concerts.

Santa the hot favourite in Queen St

Theatre Preview: Gagarin Way <i>at Gagarin Way Garage</i>

Theatre Preview: Toys <i>at The Basement</i>

Stars shine on Viaduct lunch date

Jay-Z and Beyonce made the most of a beautiful day in Auckland yesterday.

Santa steps out on town with cartoon entourage

Founded on the finer things in Herne Bay

Touched by a stranger's kindness

The other night at Starship Hospital a total stranger didn't quite give me the shirt off his back - but it was close.

<i>Stk Bar and Grill</i>, Auckland CBD

Choosing a hotel restaurant as a dining venue can pay off.

Gareth Thomas <i>Lady Alien</i> album release party

<p>Gareth Thomas (ex Goodshirt) cobbled together a local supergroup for the release of <i>Lady Alien</i> at the Kings Arms on Thursday night.</p> <p>Supporting him was Andrew Keoghan and Katie Scott & The Miss T's</p>