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Art for sale: Auction market defies the downturn

Hard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall

Gok Wan mania hits Albany mall (+photos)

Brunch: Palette Cafe, Greenhithe

We came here because its previous incarnation as restaurant Collins House was a fine one, and we like keeping an eye on what’s new in our neighbouring Greenhithe village.

End of year target for new housing at Long Bay

Stop the bullying: Your stories

My Auckland: Albany

Long Bay College student Brad Chamley (17) is performing in the Class Comedians' Graduation Showcase today at 3pm, as part of the 20th <a href='http://comedyfestival.co.nz' target='_blank'>NZ International Comedy Festival</a>.

Review: Chihuahua Mexicana Cocina Y Barra, Takapuna

Opening too soon means a less-than-perfect dining experience at this new Mexican eatery.

Brunch: Bungalo, Birkenhead

Full steam ahead for ASB bank

My Auckland: Milford

Mobility Dogs spokesperson Amy Hogan tells Elisabeth Easther why Milford is an ideal home for her and her dog Bonnie.

Local spots ripe for the picking

Danielle Wright makes a day trip out of her family's fruit and vegetable shopping and discovers there are more options for 'picking your own' than she expected

Beach bystanders revive man pulled unconscious from water

Drowned diver remembered for charity work

Brunch: Calliope Road Cafe, Devonport

We came here because we were on an expedition to Devonport and decided to try this cafe away from the main thoroughfare.

Revived NZ First MPS debut in Parliament

Elderly woman shaken after gunpoint robbery in broad daylight

Brian Rudman: Urban growth scaremongers ignore lessons from the past

Upgrade for top tourism harbour