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<i>Marvel Grill</i>, Takapuna
It's worth making the trip over the bridge to Alisdair Gribben's latest venture.

Patient spikes swamp North Shore Hospital
Patients are being treated in the corridors of North Shore Hospital's A&E because of overcrowding due to winter illnesses.

Beauty: Best face forward
Facials these days are fit for all fancies, with many different experiences on offer.

Man charged over fire victim's death
A 28-year-old North Shore man has appeared in court over the murder of Jacqueline Blackbourn in a house fire last month.

<i>The Engine Room</i>, Northcote Point
The machinery appears to be running smoothly in a North Shore restaurant kitchen, save a few details.

<i>Hinemoa Street Organic Cafe</i>, Birkenhead
We came here because a friend had alerted us to the fact the cafe, formerly known as Grace, had undergone a facelift.

Karley Feaver's favourite things
Karley Feaver explores the notion of escapism in her latest exhibition.

Fashion Plate: Kate Murphy
Pretty dresses and comfort are high on the agenda for hair stylist Kate Murphy.

Man dead after car crashes into North Shore house
An 88-year-old man has died after a car crashed into his bedroom in Northcross this afternoon.

Police to interview fire victim's ex in next few days
Police hope to speak to Jacqueline Blackbourn's ex-partner, who is now out of an induced coma, in the next day or two.

Blaze victim 'unhappy after split'
A woman who died in a mystery house fire on Auckland's North Shore was an English immigrant who had lived in NZ for 20 years.