by Melanie Smith
Die-hard foodies were in their element when one of New Zealand’s most popular food shows hit Auckland last week.
I was there for three days in a row, and managed to intake far more than my daily food requirements.
Breads, dips, chocolate, wine, cookies, popcorn, curry and sausages . . . you name it, it was all there, available for sampling and sales at the annual Food Show. Read more
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by Becky Tappin
For some, Auckland just isn’t cutting it as a city anymore.
A sizeable number of native Aucklanders are seeking satisfaction from greener pastures - a small island by the name of Waiheke, in particular.
So why is Waiheke Island becoming an increasingly popular place to live? Read more
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by Carmen Stella
In today’s society people are hardly ever given a chance to celebrate and love their bodies just the way they are.
This is because we are living in a world that is obsessed with perfection. One of the main facets of this obsession that’s tipping the scales of debate is weight and body shape. Read more
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New Gum Sarn Market is a haven of tasty, cheap and convenient food, located in the city and perfectly suited to a student on a budget.
New Gum Sarn Market, situated on Mercury Lane off K Road, features an Asian supermarket which stocks all your grocery needs; as well as a dodgy looking food court which features the best Asian takeaways money can buy! Read more
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by Beth Allan
What do Napoleon Bonaparte, shipwrecks and tigers have in common? They’re all represented in the Passion and Politics art exhibition currently showing at Auckland Art Gallery, that’s what.
The exhibition – subtitled Two Centuries of British Art – showcases fine examples of everything from portraits and landscapes, to imitations of the classical Roman style. Read more
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by Beth Allan
My head was usually buried in a pony’s mane when I lived in New Plymouth as an intermediate student 15 years ago.
Last week my head was firmly buried in the North Taranaki Midweek as I was on a journalism field trip.
So, I’m not really able to comment on the nuances of how the city has changed in the interim. Read more
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by Aroha Treacher
The homecoming for Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata is set to be the biggest that Te Kaha has ever seen.
Around three thousand people are expected to descend upon Te Kaha this weekend as the humble VC winner pays a visit.
With such a high number of expected well-wishers, resources among the 375 strong population of Te Kaha will no doubt be put to the test. Read more
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by Andre Hueber
Seven students from the Auckland University of Technology sharpened their journalistic skills on a weeklong internship at the Northern Advocate last week.
All aspiring journalists from the AUT’s School of Communication Studies, they were on a quest to discover what it’s like working in a real newsroom. Read more
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by Eloise Gibson
Like a band you can sing along to?
Be warned, Napier boys Jakob might just change your mind.
The three-piece group brought their moody, sweeping brand of instrumental rock to the King’s Arms on Friday night.
Supported by fellow instrumental rockers Kerretta and Kahu, Jakob delivered the kind of professional, warm and downright impressive show fans have come to expect. Read more
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by Veronica Johnston
South Auckland has a serious shortage of affordable housing, forcing families to live in the homes and garages of friends and relatives.
Some Maori and Pasifika families are living in some extremely unhealthy and overcrowded conditions. Read more
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