It's the divorce strategy that launched a thousand headlines, and plenty of scorn besides. But is the woman behind the concept - famously adopted by Gwyneth Paltrow - proof that it can work asks Anna Maxted.

The creator of popular detective series Prime Suspect has created the back story of tough investigator Jane Tennison, writes Stephen Jewell.

Un-cool mums know there are more important things in life than their own egos, writes Verity Johnson.

Got a hard to please overseas visitor coming? Take them to Ostro for a fine dining night out.

The menu is comprehensive, with breakfast available from 8am-3pm from the self-pronounced "purveyors of all things yummy".

Miami, America's subtropical paradise, is awash with surreal but intriguing contradictions - and is all the more enjoyable for it, says Gareth Wyn Davies.

Cate Blanchett, the new face of Armani, talks neurolinguistics, marital compatibility and clothes with Lisa Armstrong.

Take a dark approach to seasonal floral prints for a refreshing twist.

A newcomer to Remuera brings a soupcon of grunge with it to liven up the locals.

Many of us have had more than our share of culinary disasters. So how do you conquer the kitchen and become a better cook? Dionne Christian sought advice from some of our top chefs, who share their 10 defining principles of cooking.

Forgive the pessimism, but I don't think that banning one book is going to help.

The Burbs is a delightful little space set in a nook of Farm Cove shops in Auckland's east.

In a rare and revealing interview Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage talks about the changing expectations of a leading man.

From plus-size to transgender to full-body tattoos, the beauty ideal in the age of the internet seems broader and more accepting of women than ever before. But is it? Greg Dixon wonders.

Top up your usual Father's Day gift with one of these outstanding wines. They're especially tailored for the taste buds of the thinking man.

The mere mention of South American food evokes thoughts of grilled beef. El Humero on the North Shore serves plenty of that and a side of family friendliness.

Are you ever too old to become a mum? Two of a growing number of older mothers reveal the pros and cons of having a baby in your 50s and beyond.