Latest from Freemans Bay

The magic of Christmas

For the 19 years the residents of Franklin Road have been decorating their homes with lights in the countdown to Christmas.

Dissenting planner kicked off 130-year-old cottage case

Brian Rudman: Urban growth scaremongers ignore lessons from the past

Decision on historic home sparks fears for others

Sideswipe: July 26: Our guest house needs a little work

Office building to reflect upon

Retail therapy: A manly fashion

AUT's fashion school is known for turning out talented graduates, and a group of them are collaborating on a menswear-focused fashion collective, exhibition and temporary store opening in Auckland tomorrow.

Four of the best: Holiday cooking classes

<i>La Zeppa</i>, Freemans Bay

Whether they are called tapas, mezze, dim sum or small plates, their growing popularity seems unstoppable.

<i>Queenie's Lunchroom</i>, Freemans Bay

<b>We came here because</b> I'd read about the unusual design and my curiosity was piqued.

Dislocated hip emergency calls for unusual rescue

<i>Clooney</i>, Freeman's Bay

Peter Calder finds Clooney delivers a suitably impressive dining experience.

<i>La Zeppa</i>, Freemans Bay

Our young waitress was not only utterly charming but knew something of the wines and steered us towards an excellent bottle of Barco Negro.

Central Auckland blaze under control

Slasher comes within inch of hitting artery

Corner queen

Space, light and landscaping

From Russia with love