Rajendra Prasanna comes from generations of Indian master musicians. On Tuesday, thanks to him and his three colleagues, a rapt audience fell under the spell of a music in which time itself seemed almost to stand still.

Top chef's touch shows up in menu and service, writes Phoebe Falconer.

Clare Mora has rescued her business from the brink following 2008's economic crisis.

How important is the right environment for inspiration? We visit three creatives in their work spaces - no fluorescent lights in sight.

The "Bollix" has built its reputation on featuring the best in homegrown and international rock, pop, celtic, folk and blues talent.

Speculation that a major bank would shift into a new 26-level high-rise office tower in Auckland has been dashed.

British author Joanna Trollope, who is in Auckland next week, talks to Stephen Jewell about her new book and the trouble with raising boys.

Our America's Cup glory days are long gone, but for the marine industry, blue skies beckon again, reports Suzanne McFadden.

Auckland Council should follow its new focus in asking its agencies to get better value from its commercial assets, says the Government.

Auckland City and Waitakere United are one step closer to meeting in the national soccer league final after wins in the first leg of their respective finals.

Aucklanders turned out in force today for the annual Round the Bays event along the Waitemata harbour.

Natasha Francois and light sculptor Peter Roche live in Pt Chevalier in the distinctive building that used to house the Ambassador Theatre. Natasha tells Peta Stavelli what they love about the area.

In Auckland, we're in the middle of an Arts Festival. All over town there are actors, musicians, dancers and pornographic puppets doing their artistic business at myriad venues.

You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.