A season of kids' cricket can take over your weekends, but it's great family time, finds Gill South.

This Prairie-style dwelling is a living testament to Auckland's architectural history.

Central Auckland would suffer only a few casualties if struck by an earthquake similar to the Lyttelton shake.

Two top restaurateurs give this welcoming home five stars.

Financier Mark Hotchin has lashed out at "mindless persecution" of his family after the theft of a memorial to his late father.

An authentic eatery in Glen Innes encourages adventurous dining.

French dancer-choreographer Rachid Ouramdane's multimedia performance reviewed by Raewyn White

Heroes don't come much kookier than Xerxes. He may be the King of Persia but he opens Handel's opera by extolling the beauties of a plane tree; a man who, as one character comments, "is aroused by a rough trunk."

There's no beating round the bush, Mt Eden’s Mulberry has its recipe right.

The latest piece of youth-oriented theatre from Massive Company adopts the admirably egalitarian but dramatically unsatisfying strategy of giving what amounts to a lead role to each member of the 14 person cast.

It's an exciting thing to discover a bar that has the right mix of interesting wines and good music.

Rebecca Barry talks to Kiwi opera singer Kristen Darragh about her drive to perform around the world.

Deep in the Forest is subtitled a Cautionary Cabaret and punters should be cautioned to exercise a certain amount a scepticism when viewing the show's promotional material.

Chris Liddell writes on the future of philanthropy and how we can get involved.

Boxing Day Fashions in the Field winner Meg Wilson is having another shot for the top title at this weekend's Derby Day.

We came here because we are big fans of the original Shaky Isles in Kingsland and wanted to check out their new "branch" in the Britomart precinct.

Police find millions from drug operation laundering profit through SkyCity casino.

Between books, TV shows and travel, it's a wonder this chef still gets time to bake.

Viva steps inside two stylish homes in one of Auckland's coolest new loft apartment complexes.

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.