Sophie Barclay takes the train from New Orleans up through Tennessee to Chicago, following a trail of American music history.

Dust off your maxis and revisit your inner bohemian.

Perilous entry leads to heavenly food.

Support band now, next time headliners, writes Paula Yeoman.

Funnyman Judd Apatow is a champion for women in comedy, writes Leena Tailor.

Who was Orry-Kelly? "Not only a costume designer and three-time Oscar winner but also Cary Grant's boyfriend - now that's a trifecta."

A spectacular set that includes a living wall of herbs and an 'Alpine lodge' has been created for the new MasterChef series, writes Sarah Ell.

Lean, but certainly not mean, venison is a New Zealand-grown flavour sensation.

As I eat my way around Auckland I have found five pork buns that I need to tell you about.

From castles to quaint ski villages, here's our list of places around the world where you'll find communities that make the most of the colours of the rainbow.

Head Like A Hole are nothing less than rock royalty in New Zealand, and no one understands that more than life-long fan, one-time roadie and now their guitarist, Andrew Ashton.

Spring forward to the new season.

Cosy French bistro offers rich, homely food.

Think outside the square with seasonal vegetables.

Far from being boring, winter vegetables jazz up our meals.

To celebrate Roast day and save you the cooking, we've found five eateries dishing up a tasty roast meal during the cooler months.

Crafting your own rings and bracelets has never been easier now several jewellery studios offer classes for children and adults, discovers Nicky Pellegrino.

There are mouth-watering distractions on the Tasman Great Taste Trail, writes Fiona Terry.

Restaurant Month promises more than 100 dining offers and 30 food-inspired events throughout August.

No one sums up the reaction to Daniel Johns' first solo outing since he left Silverchair better than the man himself.

If your pruning is behind take a brave approach with secateurs.

Josh Emett's new Malaysian-style eatery impresses.

Put on the glitz for a night on the town.

Sunday night roast dinners evoke wonderful childhood memories for many: the delicious smells, the second helpings and the anticipation of the week ahead.

Here are five of the most essential bits to pack in your cabin bag.

Kiwis are using their plastic more and more on holiday. Wherever you take your money cards this winter, here is how to manage your cashflow.

Heading off somewhere warm this winter? Diana Clement finds easy ways to keep credit card balances down and still have a great holiday.

The world's big cats are dangerously close to being driven from existence. A man with a camera lens who is intent on saving these handsome animals brings their story to New Zealand next month.

Multicoloured prints are the new black to cheer up winter.