Bard gets operatic
Macbeth takes to the stage again soon, but this time the tragic story will be sung.
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Banging out beats at school
Gongs sounded, legs jiggled and hands clapped during a booming performance by a Korean drumming group.
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Moshing for charity
Heavy-metallers headbanged and shattered eardrums to raise money for the victims of a common disease.
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Swarm abuzz as Admirals sail in
The Botany Swarm’s date with destiny is upon them and they’re more than wary of a West Auckland Admirals te...
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Finals dream now reality
How fitting that a record Mt Smart Stadium crowd of 21,617 should witness one of the New Zealand Warriors finest perfor...
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Setting sail for success
Nothing beats the rush of racing across the ocean powered by the wind in your sails – other than coming home with...
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Free dining to spoil special fathers
Come Sunday, most families will be out to spoil the Dad of the house. Being Father’s Day, a hug and kiss is a good...
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SUV Ford's territory
When Ford launched its revolutionary Falcon based Territory SUV it hammered a peg in the ground that its competitors si...
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Pick of the bunch so wild
Most of us feel chuffed when we ‘get it right’ and on Monday when Brad King from The Porch Kitchen and Bar ...
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Footsteps of early settlers
More than 100 years ago Sam Leitch took up a bush block on SH3 in the King Country near the upper reaches of the Awakin...
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Jump-start love with washing
A long-married couple looking to put some sparkle into their relationship are at the centre of a community theatre&rsqu...
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Salt
Salt is the action packed tale of CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), who is forced into hiding when a defector acc...
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Top of ladder dining
Thursday, 22 April 2010If it's been said once in foodie circles it’s been said at least a dozen times – The Beach House at Bucklands Beach pretty well tops the local restaurant ladder when it comes to menu innovation, food presentation, ambience and service.
Second visit does the trick!
Thursday, 19 November 2009Mostly I like my dining cosy. Intimate, rustic venues are right up my street so when I was introduced to Da Sette Soldi in Epsom recently I was enchanted.
Tasty meals of the month
Thursday, 12 November 2009October turned up some notable meals around town. Two, in particular, were worthy of special mention.
New era in beach dining
Friday, 06 November 2009Visitors to Eastern Beach last Saturday were in no doubt something was going on. Cars lined foreshore parking and party people were heading to the beachfront’s long standing restaurant which has operated under names such as Bathers, Oasis, and Lou Lou’s.
Dining and Entertainment: Hawthorn Dene Historic Cafe
Monday, 09 November 2009One of Howick’s most romantic restaurants, Hawthorn Dene Historic Café exudes the kind of old world charm associated with cottage gardens, fruit-filled orchards and the lush farmland of a 150 years ago – the kind of place where the hay was once stacked high and locals travelled by horse and buggy.
Dining and Entertainment: Howick Little Theatre a class act!
Monday, 09 November 2009Few amateur theatre companies can count themselves as successful as Howick Little Theatre.
Dining and Entertainment: Healthy, hearty, heavenly - Nando's Botany chock-full of spicy chicken flavours
Monday, 12 October 2009Ask anyone where you can find the best chicks in town and they’ll say “Nando’s Botany, of course “ And why wouldn’t they.
Dining and Entertainment: Thai Flame burns extra bright
Monday, 12 October 2009The secret to a successful celebration be it family gathering, corporate function or romantic dinner for two, is a great venue, perfect service, delicious food and reasonable prices – Thai Flame Restaurant and Bar provides them all.
Dining and Entertainment: Great Coffee, Great Food and a great welcome at Muffin Break Botany
Monday, 12 October 2009With great coffee and food in pleasant surroundings, the friendly team at Muffin Break in the Botany Town Centre welcomes you to a very popular meeting place.
