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

Danielle Wright makes a day trip out of her family's fruit and vegetable shopping and discovers there are more options for 'picking your own' than she expected

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

We came here because it was time for a catch-up and we'd heard Five Loaves was good.

Kids can get a feel for life at sea in the Navy's hands-on museum Alex Tully.

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

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.

Eco-designed and spacious, this Master Builders gold medal winner stands out.

When doing up their home, Justine Verrall and Logan Granger had their minds on the future.

Libby Nicholson-Moon finds 10 of the best cafes for Sunday brunch.

Full of exciting period features, this villa has a strong heritage that's crying out to be celebrated.