Gill South opts for water-borne fitness without getting her head wet.

The Fringe festival has exploded into life nowhere more so than at The Basement which is serving up a moveable feast of up to five fast-turn-around shows a night.

The first of 250 artists from around the world have begun to arrive in time for the opening of the Auckland Arts Festival on Wednesday.

Rotoroa Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf is now open to the public after years as an alcohol and drug addiction treatment centre.

Saying cheese puts a smile on Catherine Smith's face as she tours Waikato.

Art with a conscience is Tiffany Singh's passion. We find out what else the artist is into.

Catherine Smith looks at the best free and family shows on offer during the two major arts festivals showcasing Auckland City this month.

Gorgeous views and simply delicious Italian fare are getting tongues wagging in the Waitakeres.

K Rd's Whammy Bar has hosted more than its share of full and sweaty nights over the last few years, a bit of communal congestion being something that regulars of this underground live music institution never seem to mind too much.

The avant-garde end of Fringe Fest spectrum finds an appropriate niche with a free event held at the base of the stairs that link Saint Kevin's Arcade with Myers Park.

Before they'd even put a toe in the water this week, the Wet Hot Beauties were the media's feel-good, sold-out hit of the summer.

Don't mention the "b" word. The new restaurant at the Langham, advertised by Broadway-size banners on the hotel's frontage and on K Rd, does not offer anything so vulgar as a buffet.

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after an assault in Auckland City.

An Auckland woman used practical tricks for extra space in the smallest room.

The good ol' cuppa is riding a new wave of popularity. Nicky Pellegrino reports on the explosion of boutique teas that are a far cry from the humble English breakfast.

On the eve of opening her own store, Viva spends the morning with designer Cybele Wiren.

There's something special about playing the first song off your first album as the opening number at a concert. It takes you right back to where it all began.

An investigation has been launched after the discovery of a man's body at the downtown ferry terminal in central Auckland.