A woman was killed and six men left with injuries similar to those sustained by "landmine" victims while inspecting work on a water pipe in Auckland's Onehunga yesterday.

The explosion at a construction site in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga has killed one person, a 48-year old woman, and left six others injured.

When it's cold and wet outside, indoor sports arenas come into their own, writes Susan Edmunds.

Maggie Barry ought to be a breeze to interview, and in many ways she is.

The way big Manu Vatuvei battled through his injuries is just one example of how the team has handled hard times.

Knowing the system makes all the difference at a French eatery.

Russell Baillie's picks of the best in movies, music, television and everything else this week.

Several Auckland children are being tested for measles after attending a morning movie screening at St Lukes Cinemas on Saturday.

Britain-based Anna Hansen's star is on the rise, with a new cookbook out and plans for a new London cafe.

A maitre d' can be the making or breaking of a restaurant. Viva meets Auckland's best.

I feel as though I do deserve a hearty slap on the back because I have safely delivered my first child to the age of five.