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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Display glowsThursday, 19 November 2009
Christmas festivities abound at this time of the year but there is one North Shore event that has real family appeal. Christmas Wonderland is a visual feast of 150,000 lights and a forest of trees that is sure to enchant visitors on the eve of the yuletide season.
Fresh Market for marinaThursday, 19 November 2009
A new, French-style market for food and wine enthusiasts is set to open at Pine Harbour at the end of the month.
Promising future for vineyardThursday, 12 November 2009
As Turanga Creek Vineyard celebrates its first birthday this month, owners Wayne and Mandy Allen are on a roll.
50th year ends on joyous noteThursday, 12 November 2009
Fifty years of musical theatre comes together in one great show, opening at Howick’s Harlequin Theatre next week.
Gallery in paradiseThursday, 29 October 2009
The final in HELEN PERRY’S series on the people she met while visiting Oakura Bay, on the Northland’s beautiful Whangaruru Harbour.
Swahili 'welcome' at home in NorthlandThursday, 22 October 2009
Part four in HELEN PERRY’S series on the people she met while visiting Oakura Bay, on the Northland’s beautiful Whangaruru Harbour.
Recipe battle runs hotThursday, 15 October 2009
Time is running out to enter the Search for New Zealand’s Favourite Recipe and be in with a chance to win great prizes including the $5000 grand prize.
Zesty liqueur from PrenzelWednesday, 14 October 2009
A taste of Italy – Lemon Zest, In-store chocolate tasting and Christmas preview evenings.
Fishing experience like no other!Thursday, 08 October 2009
Part three in HELEN PERRY’S series on the people she met while visiting Oakura Bay, on the Northland’s beautiful Whangaruru Harbour.
Robin's Nest treetop havenThursday, 01 October 2009
Part two in HELEN PERRY’S series on the people she met at Oakura Bay, on the Whangaruru Harbour.
For Starters with Helen Perry
Thursday, 01 October 2009
Sunny site, sunny service, Ohope by the sea and Cheeky chutney.
Adventure experiences on The FarmThursday, 24 September 2009
Times features editor, HELEN PERRY recently visited Oakura Bay and discovered a hidden world of recreation, adventure and relaxation. Today is the first in a series focused on the special people she met while there.
Fresh + Fast springs to life at Botany Town Centre
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Shoppers who spend $100 or more at Botany Town Centre this week will receive a FREE copy of the new Marie Claire Fresh + Fast cookbook by Michele Cranston.
Big Shwop at The LanghamThursday, 17 September 2009
New Zealand’s largest clothes swapping event is coming to Auckland next week giving women a fantastic opportunity to exchange and reuse quality garments which are still the height of fashion.
New outlook on a journey relivedWednesday, 26 August 2009
It's more than 40 years since I first travelled what was the Old Russell Rd – it was an eye-opening, dust-covering, stomach-churning, metal track experience never to be forgotten.
