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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Viva's annual takeout awards
The <I>Viva</I> team seeks out Auckland's best options for grabbing a quick bite to eat.
<i>Allely House</i>, Kumeu
A renewed effort in the kitchen has paid off for an old favourite.
Bars banking on big fight
Bar owners are trying novel ways to get punters in to watch tonight's Fight of the Century between David Tua and Shane Cameron.
<i>Chapati Indian restaurant & bar</i>, Henderson
A Henderson restaurant successfully spices up a Thursday evening
Plans for bouncers at top eateries
Trained security guards will be posted outside top Auckland restaurants under planned city council liquor law changes.
Early closing plan falls flat in suburbs
Publicans in suburban Auckland reckon the city council should leave the running of neighbourhood bars to the locals.
Suburban bars may have to close early
Hundreds of Auckland bars and restaurants will be forced to close at 11pm under planned city council liquor law changes.
Drinking on the job
It is not only comedians who have an intimate relationship with the bottle. Alcohol is a prerequisite to career advancement in many New Zealand professions, reports Matt Nippert
