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In tomorrow's Canvas: Kiwi filmmaker on Hollywood madness

Verity Johnson: Why we need more un-cool mums

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

Restaurant review: Ostro, Auckland CBD

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

Wine: You'll want to order these drops quick smart

Why NZ has fallen in love with Lewis Road Creamery

Brunch review: Franc's

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

Sol3 Mio: Bigger than Lorde

Singing for the Queen, toppling Lorde ... what's next for opera superstars Sol3 Mio? They talk exclusively to Alan Perrott about taking on the world.

Female rockers crank out volumes

Plucking a peach from the Tudor family tree

Is it still OK to mock gingers?

While other prejudices have been quashed, somehow it's still okay to mock gingers.

Wine: Put your $35 to good use

Floral with a dark twist

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

Restaurant review: Laneway/The Local, Remuera

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

Chefs' ten tips on how to be a better cook

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.

Verity Johnson: We need to talk about sex and censorship

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

Brunch review: The Burbs

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