Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

The open-plan interior of this European-style home lends a flow to family life, while smart technology and eco-friendly touches make for efficient living.

An award-winning pizzeria in One Tree Hill is worth travelling to, writes Nici Wickes.

Look closely and be afraid, very afraid, about hair health. That's what trichologist David Salinger does for a living.

An Irish pub ups the ante in Mt Eden with a gastro menu, writes Phoebe Falconer.

Auckland's historic Birdcage Tavern has made it back home without incident this afternoon after a two-day trip.

Sara Hughes, who is taking part in The Living Room project in central Auckland, shares some of her favourite things.

People who are cool will doubtless smile indulgently when I say that Tyler St Garage is almost apocalyptically noisy.

We came here because sometimes you don't want to risk an average brunch somewhere untried. So we decided on a sure thing.

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester will today receive an honorary doctorate from Massey.

Gold Coast hooker Nathan Friend has signed with the Warriors for a two-year contract with an option for 2014.

The dreams of two men called James meld to create a gift for the public. Liz Light reports.

Last week TVNZ announced it was relocating its weekday mid-morning programme Good Morning from Wellington to Auckland from the end of the year.

Four people are due to appear in court today following a machete-armed crime spree across Auckland over the weekend.

Hugh Sundae blogs on season two of Masterchef New Zealand.

New housing statistics have identified increasing numbers of Auckland suburbs that are out of reach for first-time buyers, with childless big-earners the most likely to be able to buy now.