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Bliss in a shell
Fortunately for his oyster-and-meat loving patrons, Oyster & Chop's executive chef Darren Lim is not into serving nouvelle cuisine-style

Rape, on a screen near you
When did rape become the plot device du jour on our screens, asks Rose Hoare.

Why Ricky Gervais is returning to his most vile character
Matt Suddain talks to Ricky Gervais about success and finding himself in his television alter ego.

Restaurant review: Al's Deli, Kingsland
Poutine, pickles and housemade everything at a delicious North American-influenced deli.

When you can't remember your date's face
Greg Bruce on why he might not remember your name the next time you meet him.

Fashion: Silver lining
Sculptural silver jewels with an artisanal bent take centre stage for spring.

Wine: Sip in style
Spread your fashion sense across the wines you serve. Pop the cork. Twist the cap.

Brunch review: Cornwall Park Bistro, Cornwall Park
A brunch at the philanthropist's park proves less than perfect.

Back to beauty school: Should I use a toner?
A good-quality toner will help with additional cleansing, hydration, reduce visible pores, and improve overall skin texture.

Why women live in fear
A moment. Mother and son, home, alone and together, on a Saturday night. So rare. So dear, Megan Nicol Reed writes.

Ricky Gervais is back...
Ricky Gervais on fame, trolls and why we all have a little David Brent inside us.

Fashion: Earth bound
Colours and motifs courtesy of Mother Nature inspire an easy, low-maintenance approach to dressing between seasons.

Wine: Be a sport
May I present three wines to get you through the last week of the Olympics.

Leanne didn't feel amazing after her cancer treatment
Leanne Pooley expected to feel amazing after finishing her cancer treatment. The reality was somewhat different.

This much I know: Dame Fiona Kidman
Dame Fiona Kidman talks about her new novel A Day at the Movies.

Back to beauty school: Gel moisturisers
Gel moisturisers have lurked forlornly in the problem skin category for years. But no more!

Brunch review: Casablanca, Orewa
Casablanca offered that spice on a cold, wet and windy Sunday morning.

Learning to breathe
For years, Ashleigh Young saw exhaling loudly as a sign of personal weakness. Until one day she didn't ...

Smells like teen spirit
Editor Michelle Hurley takes us through some of the highlights in tomorrow's Canvas magazine.

Why must I worry about social consequences and others' feelings?
It would be nice if my fretting served a purpose. That if by entertainment the idea of every possible disastrous exchange, I could pre-empt them all.

Restaurant review: Gemmayze St
Best use of quinoa in urban Auckland? The octopus dish at Gemmayze St.

Timeless lady
Jane Phare looks back on an Auckland institution that paved the way for today's food trucks. There's something comforting about

Brunch review: Mondays Wholefoods, Kingsland
Yoga-centre-with-attached-cafe is a weirdly hot category in the Auckland brunch scene right now.

Fashion: Is the runway still relevant?
Experts dish the dirt and Kim Knight meets the new owners of New Zealand Fashion Week.