There are few better feelings than sitting in a nice warm bar and looking out at an atrocious winter's day, except perhaps doing so in a bar that overlooks the sea.

We came here because my brunching companion works not far away and it was a good excuse for an outing.

Auckland's historic hill-top defences are more accessible than ever, finds Jim Eagles.

We came here because we were on an expedition to Devonport and decided to try this cafe away from the main thoroughfare.

Community gardens are a growing trend in Auckland, a place to learn how to reap what you sow in every sense, writes Kirsten Warner.

Danielle Wright finds Torpedo Bay's Navy Museum to be a touching insight into life at sea.

Community groups and the Historic Places Trust face a huge claim for costs from the developer who wants to turn the Masonic Hotel

The new venue of a popular tapas bar doesn't measure up to the exceptional quality of the original.

I don't get over to the North Shore very often. Not for pleasure anyway.

When it comes to old-fashioned arthouse cinemas, Auckland is spoilt for choice, writes Cate Foster.

Transition Towns - communities readying themselves for a post-petroleum world - are quietly popping up in New Zealand suburbs.