Devonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.

We came here because the cafe formerly known as Lounge had undergone a reincarnation and we were curious.

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With the festive season approaching, Catherine Smith finds there is more than one way to present a present.

One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.

Facials these days are fit for all fancies, with many different experiences on offer.

We came here because a friend had alerted us to the fact the cafe, formerly known as Grace, had undergone a facelift.

Wilmar International is to pay $2.14 billion to buy the sugar assets of Australian conglomerate CSR - including Chelsea.

A new chef and an ever-evolving menu ensure a Shore favourite rivals the best our neighbours across the Tasman have to offer.

We had just finished our desserts (two helpings of poached quince with ice-cream; four spoons) when they arrived. There were probably a dozen but they had the impact of 100.

A North Shore couple had coveted a site just three doors down their street for years, so when it became theirs they built a house that fulfilled all expectations.

The parore, or black snapper, is common in many fish-and-chip shops - although customers would never know.

A primary school's chocolate fundraiser turned into a debt-collection exercise after parents failed to cough up around $3000.