Cheaper calls may be at hand, but you'll probably still need two phones to get the best deals.

In a week that saw embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak desperately clinging to his 30-year rule, TVNZ's Mark Sainsbury was celebrating his 30-year stretch at the nation's network.

Strolling, floating, or cruising, here are some laid-back ways to make the most of the city.

Ponsonby boasts a lot of cafes, but what I like about Good One is its humility. Settled in a suburban street among just a couple of other shops, Good One is a nice little find.

Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.

Once saddled with a 'Darth Vaderish' vibe, this perfectly positioned home has been stylishly restored to the light side.

The prime position of this smart bungalow will delight rugby enthusiasts.

Auckland pharmacist Grant Gillard says he is relieved a traumatic and tragic event is behind him after police told him today he would not be charged over the death of a burglar he confronted last year.

La dolce vita is just a ferry ride away at Poderi Crisci restaurant on Waiheke.

Japanese ceramics artist Asumi Mizuo has found a unique way to create beauty out of imperfection.

Just one in four of Mayor Len Brown's '100 projects in 100 days' are new projects initiated from scratch.

Rhys Darby goes from funny man to romantic lead in his new movie Love Birds, writes Jacqueline Smith

Max Gimblett is one of our most beloved painters. Rebecca Barry met him in his New York studio and learned about his creative process.

The Rugby World Cup "party central" will be "a destination second to none" and will be ready in time for the event, Auckland Waterfront Development Agency chairman Bob Harvey says.

Barely a week after a sell-out show in Auckland, American soul singer Aloe Blacc has announced he'll return to New Zealand for two more concerts.

With so much of Auckland's attention focused on Monday's Laneway Festival, it was always going to be interesting to see how Les Savy Fav's first New Zealand show was going to go.