There are times when a more formal style of hospitality suits the mood. Few achieve this sense of order better than the Japanese.

Pt Chevalier has something of a split personality.

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.

United Airlines has shelved plans for direct Dreamliner flights to Auckland.

Hard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall