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Club rugby wrap
Recap of all the club action action throughout Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour.

Five of the best: Urban nature escapes
For a breather from the city, explore the pockets of bush and wetland nestled in suburbia.

Weekend leisure: Reeling in a great catch
Devonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.

Under the volcanoes
Auckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.

<i>The Spencer family:</i> One rule for the rich?
One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.

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

Key not seeking apology over 'obnoxious' texts
John Key says he is not interested in seeking an apology from North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams over late night text messages.

Shore's mayor defends 'obnoxious' texts to Key
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has hit back over revelations of his late-night "obnoxious" texts to John Key.

Navico plant faces shutdown
Manufacturing staff at Norwegian-owned Navico in New Zealand are facing a grim future.

Northcote shop owner takes on might of Coca-Cola
An Auckland man is gunning for soft drink giant Coca-Cola Amatil.

<i>The Engine Room</i>, Northcote Point
Nici Wickes finds The Engine Room's goats' cheese souffle is worth breaking every dietary rule for.