We should have the courage to question one-size-fits-all advice on parenting, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

The softened lines of this seaside home do not compromise style.

Once saddled with a 'Darth Vaderish' vibe, this perfectly positioned home has been stylishly restored to the light side.

Top marks for a class act in Auckland's Herne Bay.

Devonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.

While most eateries took a break over the holiday period, there were a handful of industrious people opening new restaurants.

We came here because we weren't late for any important dates, but the name attracted us.

A holiday to North Africa inspired a Herne Bay couple’s renovations.

The lucky folks at Herne Bay know when they are on to a good thing.

Wedding couples have been left scrambling for venues by the failure of a string of Auckland restaurant businesses.

Venasio-Lorenzo Crawley, an executive general manager at insurer IAG, tells Ashley Campbell about the community spirit of his home suburb.

New Herne Bay cafe Zus & Zo is dragging in the locals, but we think the secret should be shared.

Nothing beats the smell of coffee and freshly baked croissants first thing in the morning.

When a friend was selling a Herne Bay villa, a couple newly back in Auckland jumped at the chance.

The takeover of a Herne Bay institution is completed in a rush, causing a few hiccups.

Excellent cuisine makes up only one part of a restaurant experience.

What do you think is the country's most expensive street? The answer might surprise you.

A gamble paid off for an Auckland couple doing up a 1920s bungalow.