Emerging playwright Victoria Schmidt shares a few of her favourite places in her suburb with Rebecca Kamm.

Restoration projects across Auckland reflect a new generation's attitude to caring for and renewing our bush, wetlands and other ecosystems, writes Diana Clement.

It's always nice to see a bar being rescued from an ignominious end and the turnabout in the Riverhead is nothing short of spectacular.

Looking for somewhere special to take the one you love this Valentine's Day? Try one of these places, selected by travel blogger Megan Singleton. From an overnight cruise in the Bay of Islands to an LA-inspired hangout in Rotorua, there's something for every taste.

The chooks are dead. I did it. In the carport. With the secateurs.

Danielle Wright looks at what's to love about this year's Lantern Festival.

God has been remanded without a chance of appeal at one of our toughest prisons.

Mark Williams and his partner Melody Newton are looking forward to seeing their children grow up in the environment and community of Muriwai Beach.

Motorists can expect delays over the long weekend as work is carried out on the Southern Motorway.

The City of Sails celebrates its birthday this weekend with a historic regatta, as it has done for 172 years. Danielle Wright finds out what to expect at this year's event.