The first thing a customer wants is a solution to a problem. The second thing they want is to feel good.

Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.

The thrill of seeking family tales and connections is the key for family historian Christine Clement.

Peter Boxall asks: What makes the workforce happy, and how can we build on it?

In 1961 Ron Brierley launched Brierley Investments, the business that went on to become New Zealand's largest listed company. Fifty years on, Sir Ron looks back, and tells Yvonne van Dongen he's not ready to fade away just yet.

Alan Perrott talks to three Kiwis who almost made the big time, but for a stroke of fate.

A maitre d' can be the making or breaking of a restaurant. Viva meets Auckland's best.

Cheryl Cole wants to take a break from the showbiz world.

As programme manager for sport, my job is to reduce the burden of sport and recreation-related injuries in New Zealand. These injuries cost the ACC scheme around $400 million each year.

Never give up has been this successful writer's mantra.

Karl Steven once swore he'd never perform live again, but a few years down the track, he's one of our most prolific musicians, writes Scott Kara

When most successful actors thank their mums for helping their careers, few are as literal as Ben Stiller.

The recent flurry of gosh-how-shocking stories about female consumption of pornography is emblematic.

What if your daughter squanders her considerable intelligence on meaningless jobs and other fripperies, waiting for her prince to come?

If you want to move up, you'll need to take the initiative, says author.

Simon Cowell is reportedly earning £128,000 (NZ$264,000) a day from his various work activities and interests.