Alison Mau has spoken publicly for the first time about her same-sex relationship, saying she has 'fallen in love with a wonderful woman'.

The fight against Fists of Fury over three two-minute rounds was the toughest mental and physical challenge I've ever had.

Kiwi chef and owner of award-winning Sydney restaurant Assiette Warren Turnbull returns to New Zealand next week for the 2010 Taste Festival. He talks to Viva about his passion for food.

The owner of my favourite espresso bar, Ben Boyle, has a background in metaphysics - I'm not sure if this has any bearing on his coffee-making ability, but it makes for interesting conversation while you enjoy his product.

Bridget Lysaght has lived in the Huapai district since she was a pony-mad 13-year-old. She tells Catherine Smith why this is her favourite part of Auckland.

Intimate bistro dining is propelled to new levels by wonderfully flavourful fare.

Auckland's creative scene is just one of Cleo Barnett's passions.

A trackside fire has shut down train services on Auckland's Southern and Eastern line between Otahuhu and Papakura.

A pod of killer whales has been sighted close to shore in the eastern bays of Auckland Harbour today.

Prizes don't get much better than this, win a Big Day Out ticket for you and a mate, plus a huge album haul so you can learn all the lyrics.

It was all about fashion yesterday, as thousands of people turned out in their finest clothes for a day at the races.

An ambulance answering an emergency call and another vehicle collided in last night, causing a rush-hour traffic snarl-up.

Philip Rich will raise his glass up to 400 times this week as he turns his palate to the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

Optometrist Jason Dhana has carefully sourced his wardrobe treasures from the fashion capitals of the world.

TVNZ Sunday correspondent Simon Mercep has been named as the new co-presenter of Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.

A Kiwi cook and a global baker have cooked up a recipe for simple but tasty home meals.

The widow of 'Good Samaritan' murder victim Austin Hemmings welcomed his killer's guilty plea outside court today and called for law-makers to toughen up on knife crime.