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Instinctive approach
Lots of people start new businesses. Not so many sell them for more than $10 million. Two sisters tell Christine Nikiel how they did it - and why lunch matters.
<i>Rocco Restaurant and Bar</i>, Ponsonby
Why is there is no seriously upscale Spanish restaurant in this city?
Woodhill Forest: Fun among the treetops
The courses run by Tree Adventures at Woodhill Forest can prove just as much of a fun challenge for adults as for kids. Kirsten Warner gave it a try.
Fashion Week 2010 round-up: The trends
The wild weather bomb that hit the 10th New Zealand Fashion Week made everyone feel a bit drippy. At times the front row resembled a row of sodden crows on a wire, as fabulous baubles and sexy shoes were abandoned in favour of warm clothes.
Fashion Plate: Sophie Roberts
Actress turned director Sophie Roberts lets Viva in on her style secrets.
Left-leaning council for Len Brown
The first Auckland Council has been decided, and it has a centre-left look about it, which will make life easier for Super Mayor Len Brown.
Court told of teen's confusion over death
The teenager who supplied alcohol to James Webster, who died after a night of binge drinking, is refusing to say where he got the alcohol.
'Education would have saved James' life' - Dad
Alcohol-poisoning victim James Webster's father says his son's death would have been avoided if he'd known the risk he was taking.
<i>Industry Zen</i>, Auckland CBD
Get ready to be entertained by some Japanese culinary theatrics.
<i>Squid Row Gastro Pub</i>, Grafton
A gastro bar's good looks and ambience can’t quite hide its food flaws, writes Phoebe Falconer.
City puts up $13m for elephants in the bush
Auckland Zoo has been given the go-ahead to a $13m proposal to bring in a herd of up to 10 Asian elephants, and expand into Western Springs park.
Tearful Banks' plea on teen drinking
After his son admitted encouraging James Webster to drink, a tearful John Banks accepted responsibility for the boy's actions 'because that's what a father should do'.
Mother must have hurt twins - Kahui
Chris Kahui has changed his mind about why he thinks his former partner Macsyna King caused the deaths of their twin boys, a coroner's inquest heard today.
Banks in tears at teen death inquest
Mayor John Banks has broken down in tears as he apologised for the actions of his son Alex, who encouraged alcohol-poisoning victim James Webster to drink.
James wanted to get really drunk, court told
James Webster wanted vodka and Jagermeister 'to get really drunk' and because his 'alcohol supply was low', a court has heard.
Kahui hung up when told to come to hospital, King tells inquest
Chris Kahui said "whatever" when Macsyna King asked him to come to the hospital to see their injured sons, an inquest has been told.
Martin Hill's favourite things
Environmental artist Martin Hill says he tends to get more pleasure from personal experiences than from tangible objects.
The Dish: Dutch flavour
New Herne Bay cafe Zus & Zo is dragging in the locals, but we think the secret should be shared.
Teen often passed out from drinking, inquest told
A teen who drank himself to death at a party earlier this year regularly passed out after drinking, an inquest into his death was told.