A new book documenting New Zealand's restaurant history busts the myth that dining out is a recent Kiwi hobby.

Inexperience hasn't stopped Alison Wong from winning literary gold, writes Nicky Pellegrino.

Next weekend sees the Auckland champs of the little known sport of disc golf. Similar in many ways to traditional golf, the frisbee-based sport is gaining in popularity as a fun way of competing in some of the country's best parks.

A recent fashion design graduate took out the top two awards at last night's Westfield Style Pasifika Fashion Awards.

Auckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.

After a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.

Viva has a few suggestions when it comes to choosing a place to eat for either breakfast, lunch or dinner on Father's Day.

The way to a man's heart, they say, is through his stomach, so we suggest you spice things up a little bit with the latest array of treats from Jones The Grocer.

People should not be able to whip out their iphones, log on to Facebook, send a friend request, then stand over you until you accept it.

After a year of rock'n'roll adventures in the USA, Gin Wigmore returns to stake her claim in this year's New Zealand Music Awards and play a national tour. She talks to Scott Kara.

Bic Runga is returning to the live stage as the support act for Leonard Cohen's tour in late October.

Father's Day is approaching fast. If you're still on the lookout for a quick and easy gift, try 3 Wise Men's wide range of cufflinks.

Scott Kara takes you through the week in entertainment you should be having.

Seven days in the life of the actress.

Here's how this year's New Zealand Music Award nominations shape up.