Even the biggest concert of the year acknowledged the sombre mood of the nation. U2's Bono said the band felt privileged to be

Jo Eddington's Parnell home reflects her love of clean design.

We came here because it was a beautiful day for relaxing in the sun, contemplating Rangitoto from afar.

New Zealand's a-list quota is reaching extreme levels, with the arrival of R&B/Pop superstar Beyonce.

The second and final list of bands playing at the 2011 Big Day Out has been released.

Consultants have produced a glowing business case for a $2 billion-plus inner Auckland rail tunnel.

Hyatt Regency Auckland hotel - the single biggest loan book asset of South Canterbury Finance - has been sold for between $50m and $60m.

In 2009, a recession-generated ‘perfect storm’ saw poor ticket sales and losses for the biennial Auckland Arts Festival. Yet, as Alan Perrott finds, its director David Malacari is upbeat for 2011.

Some central Auckland patients could be treated at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals under a spirit of collaboration, the man now responsible for nearly one million Aucklanders' health has indicated.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to make an immediate start to build a cruise ship terminal on Captain Cook Wharf costing up to $200 million.

An egg's an egg, right? Not quite, as they're not equal in weight or taste.

With sampling and cheese appreciation evenings, this is a great stop during a city lunchtime.

The oddly named eatery derives from the transplantation of Cafe Rikka which had to shut up shop at Victoria Park when redevelopment started there.

Prepared for some quick thrills while car shopping, Gill South ended up finding the the perfect match, although, sadly, it wasn't meant to be...

Inner city living with a sense of community and green spaces to enjoy. Keith Shackleton tells Donna McIntyre why his young family love Arch Hill.