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.

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

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.

This 1910 villa is deceptively spacious inside and out.

Mike Edgington's Lotto fantasy list starts off simply - "house, car, boat, and some for Christchurch".

Tucked down a sleepy street lined with tui-laden trees, this grand turn-of-the-century villa is a nature lovers' heaven.

Firefighters have brought a blaze at an apartment block in central Auckland this afternoon under control.

This character restaurant only improves with age.

A new Britomart eatery offers exquisite Japanese cuisine.