This was a salon-style show with guests to name drop seated for high tea in the Langham Hotel's mirrored great room.

Alexandra Owen was annointed the next big thing a few years back and deservedly so.

Get your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.

A bag of clothing has been found on a construction site which could be temporarily closed as police search for clues in the Carmen Thomas murder inquiry.

One of Parnell's places to be and be seen provides delicious fare at a glamorous price.

If you are part of a big syndicate chasing the Ellerslie million-dollar Pick6 on Saturday get out to the track and have a free bet.

Another cold front is set to bring more wet weather to a battered North Island with more snow forecast for Southland.

Jimmy D characterises his look as tongue-in-cheek darkness, with plenty of chaos and some goth/punk thrown in with black humour.

New Zealand's answer to Missoni showed why the Sabatini label has been a stayer with a show displaying its mastery of knits.

Adrian Hailwood's collection was dubbed Going Platinum and his muse was the fake Fifties Hollywood glamour.

Two labels that are more about wearability than wow showed together back on site.

It's surprising that this youthful local label hasn't shown at Fashion Week before, but on this outing they'll be back.

With 31 years experience, the Zambesi team know how to turn on a good show.

Viva's guide to where the fashion crowd are eating, drinking and flirting this season.

Megan Anderson speaks to some of the bridalwear designers showing at Fashion Week today about their journey to the runway.

Auckland property developer David Henderson is seeking approval for a plan to pay his creditors in a bid to avert bankruptcy.

Joelle Thomson goes with the flow at a luxury escape in the heart of the city.

Building up a loyal band of customers takes more than just good clothes, as these top labels reveal.

The prize for the day's best denim, goes to Hailwood's patch-pocket flares.

The first shoe show to be held at Fashion Week, was one of the most impactfully styled.

So, an ethereal pagan girl with a touch of android. This is going to be interesting hair and makeup.

Distinctive silk prints, panelling and georgette handkerchief hems are a recurring theme, with screen printed cotton-jersey singlets and dresses ensuring an easy access point to her collections.

Sera Lilly took a big crowd on a trip South of the Border. Those expecting to see the Auckland designer's flirty frocks and long gowns had a while to wait.

Tribal markings (they looked finger done) were painted in with black Chroma Cake or Acrylic Paint.