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Thirsty rugby fans in for a shock

Rugby World Cup patrons can expect to pay up to $17 for a glass of wine in restaurants near Eden Park, but industry heads say it's not a rip-off.

<i>Rocco</i>, Ponsonby

The food and service at a Spanish eatery make up for other distractions.

Factory fight costs Crown $500,000

Plea to fix million-dollar 'eyesore'

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: City must find heart and soul

Schoolboy heroes 'simply doing their duty'

Three teenage boys have been praised as heroes for their actions after a serious collision.

<i>T.J. McNamara:</i> Colour abstraction enchanting to the eye

Setting the standard in Remuera

<i>Le Garde-Manger</i>, Auckland CBD

The line of Edwardian terrace shops near the top of Queen St is an unlikely place for a French restaurant.

Elderly man found critically injured on street

An elderly man is being taken to hospital in a critical condition after being found on a street in Onehunga.

Money well spent

Deciding to do up an old villa proved expensive and time-consuming but worth the effort.

Wet seat changes mayor's public meeting stance

'I heard the kids screaming'

A young man is dead after his car crossed the centre line and was partially crushed under a school bus carrying 21 teenagers.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Thanks Wellington - now we know just how cool Auckland is rated

Behind Wellington's back, Lonely Planet has been playing footsie with its big sexy northern bro.

Taste of Auckland: Park life

<i>Viva</i> celebrates the best of Taste of Auckland - the festival dedicated to good food, wine, and company - yours!

Taste of Auckland: To market to market

Goodies from fresh produce to delicious drinks and tasty herbs will be available to buy or sample at next week's Taste festival.