LifestyleMy Auckland: TakapunaPete Taylor tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Takapuna and why, despite the occasional yearning for a block of land, he reckons Takapuna is an ideal place to live.23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice traffic officer charged over crashA police traffic officer has been charged with careless driving after he crashed his patrol car into a tree.19 Nov 12:52 AM
New ZealandClash over beachfront reserveCar parks behind one of Auckland's finest beaches could be turned into an expanded public reserve under a council plan.28 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHighs and lows of a super cityRelationship with Auckland council on right path as mayor deals with old political divide26 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: The Commons, TakapunaA new arrival to Takapuna is a revelation in delicious food.30 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleReview: The Commons, TakapunaA bistro in a new restaurant complex sports an ambitious choice of meals, complete with glossary.28 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestylePub spy: Thyme, TakapunaNow before you get all excited and accuse me of muscling in on a restaurant reviewer's job, I am talking specifically about the bar adjoining this rather lovely restaurant on the first floor of the Spencer on Byron hotel.31 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Chihuahua Mexicana Cocina Y Barra, TakapunaOpening too soon means a less-than-perfect dining experience at this new Mexican eatery.11 May 02:00 AM
LifestyleWeekend leisure: Fossil hunting Dionne Christian and her family rummage around in nature's past on a fossil-hunting expedition.28 Apr 06:00 PM
LifestyleBrunch: Cafe French Rendez-vous, TakapunaWe came here because we'd heard the Pumphouse theatre's cafe had changed hands and it was a lovely day to enjoy the lake.12 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleLocal spots ripe for the pickingDanielle 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 expected02 Mar 08:00 PM