The bane of the film reviewer's life is the preview in the middle of the film festival. Having already programmed three dozen or so festival movies in 17 days, I'm not very keen on having to go to the movies elsewhere.

One punch and a fall later and life as he knew it was over. Twenty-three days ago Trevor Kaukau was living the life of a normal 40-year-old man...

The love affair with TV cooking shows has been a bonus for Farro Fresh.

Queen St is turning into a strip of fast-food outlets, despite the best efforts of city planners.

Four have been arrested after a string of aggravated robberies over a two hour period overnight.

It's a big day today, with 26 Festival films screening across Auckland.

A breast-feeding mother has been banned from entering University of Auckland's childcare centre to feed her baby.

Donna McIntyre puts her best foot forward and takes the scenic route through Auckland on a Coast to Coast walk.

When it comes to old-fashioned arthouse cinemas, Auckland is spoilt for choice, writes Cate Foster.

You'll have sunshine on a cloudy day in the ingenious garden of this spacious, two-level One Tree Hill home.

A meth dealer owned a $2.4m home with his young family while drugs were cooked nearby in a motel.

An architect's 'green' townhouses are also modern and elegant.

Right across Auckland, libraries are doing their bit to keep the munchkins busy.

Some faux pas can be overlooked when French romance sets in, says Nici Wickes.

Prague is the newest bar I've been into for ages, but it manages to feel like it's been there for a while.

There are new names are on the bill for NZ Fashion Week, but also some notable absences.