The Prime Minister has been accused of inappropriately "commandeering" the air force to get to photo opportunities and exclusive events after using an Air Force Iroquois to get to the V8s in Hamilton and back to Auckland.

Bruno Mars' enamoured young crowd sings his lyrics right back at him, but none with more conviction than "I think I wanna marry you".

Getting the piquancy just right in an Asian restaurant can be a challenge.

Singer songwriter Caitlin Smith has lived in Grafton for 10 years. She appears on Sunday nights at DeBretts in the city, and is performing in the Waiheke Jazz Festival over Easter. She tells Catherine Smith why she loves her suburb.

Climbing the walls this school holidays? Get them out climbing real ones instead at supervised walls around the region.

A 14-month-old girl has died at the hands of her mother, who was seeking help for substance abuse.

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.

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.