NZ's premier shopping district could be losing its shine, with high numbers of shops forced to close and others selling almost nothing.

A high profile Auckland Burger Fuel has defended its use of the 90-day employment law, under which it sacked a worker on the 89th day for questioning her work break entitlements.

A creative new bistro venture is a celebration of good food, fine wine and a convivial atmosphere.

An interactive wine-tasting venture brings the experts to you, writes Jim Eagles.

Auckland's Pacific population has swelled over the years.

Virgil Evetts and Diana Clement discover the public can benefit from student chefs learning on the job, with great food at bargain prices.

A mum on trial for the murder of her baby denies intentionally drowning the 13-month-old, saying accusations she was a murderer were "not true".

One lane of the southern link onto the Southern Motorway from the port has been closed after a truck struck an overhead gantry at 3pm today.

Police say some major players "are now out of the drug industry" after a nationwide P bust that was six months in the making.

Viva talks to one of London's most famous maitre d's and director of The Ivy, Fernando Peire.

A woman accused of deliberately leaving her baby boy to drown has told a court she ran the bath deep because she wanted to keep him warm.

As Sass & Bide prepare to open their first international store in New Zealand, Zoe Walker talks to one half of the label.

First the nail bar, now the blowdry bar ... convenience comes to town.