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by Jaheb Barnett

Everyone loves getting something for nothing.

But even when you’re getting something for nothing, there’s still the need to rate which something for nothings are better for us.

Loyalty programs are all too common, but which really give you a good deal? Read more

by Jaheb Barnett

Lion Nathan has successfully bottled New Zealand culture with the Steinlager Pure.

Capturing the essence of what makes us Kiwi isn’t an easy task.

We have sheep, our rugby, lots of green grass and love our fish ‘n’ chips. To put all that into a refreshing drink is no simple task. Read more

by Thea Knight

Experience a weekend of dazzling Indian culture at Diwali Festival of Lights held at Britomart on the 27th and 28th of October.

With 36 hours of entertainment on offer, come see, smell and taste all the wonders of Indian culture.

Don’t deny the chance to see amazing performances as the weekend is packed with singers and dancers from here and abroad. Read more

by Matt Critton

Bottled water is probably the biggest scam to hit the market since, I don’t know, the Segway.

I was at the corner store with a friend the other day, when with disgust I watched her pay almost ten dollars for a few bottles of water.

I said, “You know, that’s a lot cheaper at home.” Read more

by Bex Appleton

A pregnant woman was questioned and reprimanded by a bartender when she ordered a light alcoholic beverage at an Auckland bar recently.

What use to be seen as a ‘no no’ for pregnant women now appears to be slipping into an acceptable trend, with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow being seen drinking a beer while pregnant with baby number two.

Studies show 50 per cent of women in New Zealand believe drinking some alcohol during pregnancy is acceptable. Read more

by Justin Henehan

One of my favourite things in the world has come to an end - Karangahape Road’s infamous Brazil cafe.

After 12 years, brothers Dominic and Simon Taylor have decided to pack it in.

With the various commitments of life catching up with them, Dominic says anything less than one hundred per cent commitment would sell Brazil short. Read more

by Michele Coelho

Excuse me, Sir? Where can I find a New Zealand restaurant?

That is one of the many question visitors, backpackers and international students ask as soon as they arrive here.

But getting an answer to that question is harder than you may think. Read more

by Sam Mickell

Auckland doesn’t have many restaurants that you can walk in to at the last minute and get cheap, delicious food accompanied by fast service.

Following numerous recommendations about Newmarket’s Hansan Vietnamese Restaurant, I thought I was on to a winner.

Tucked away down the road from the Nuffield Street development, Hansan offers a generously proportioned and well lit – almost bordering on sterile Read more

by Veronica Johnston

Auckland is a devilishly difficult place to find good, quality meals at reasonable prices when you’re a student.

Students often struggle to stretch their last few dollars until their next loan or allowance payment. So it’s important that we get value for money when it comes to food. Read more

by Grace Honney

Having recently been subjected to Weight Watchers’ new ad campaign showing overweight people about town or on the beach, I started to wonder about New Zealand’s supposed obesity epidemic.

Am I alone in being frightened by the idea of developing type 2 diabetes and an increased risk of heart disease if I pack on the pounds?

But surely eating only one sushi roll a day, washed down with a seaweed and algae shake, is not going to do my body any favours either. Read more