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.

Winter is all very exciting really, isn't it? Time to buy new boots, watch excessive amounts of TV and frequent cosy bars.

Local record shops are cranking up the volume this weekend for a day celebrating their continued existence - helped by a new young generation of vinyl junkies. Jacqueline Smith reports.

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.

Funny man Greg Proops is heading our way soon to "poison everyone with my opinions". He talks to Barney McDonald about the importance of laughter in bad times.

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.

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.

Police are investigating four robberies that occurred in Auckland overnight committed by a machete-wielding group.

There's so much more to a perfect cup of java than meets the eye. Catherine Smith tracks down the best in the business to learn the tricks of the trade.