Pt Chevalier has something of a split personality.

Tastebuds go on a journey at this suburban eatery, discovering fresh dishes packed full of flavour and spice.

Barfoot and Thompson has reported the busiest May for the Auckland real estate market in seven years, with prices up 2.5 per cent from April .

Until two years ago, French restaurants were hard to find in Auckland. Now, pleasingly, I can think of 10 in the city and inner suburbs.

Karangahape Rd, on a sunny Sunday morning, has the look of a good time girl who's gone to bed in her makeup.

It's nearly time to get your skates on in the central city.