The fire is out but it's still smoking hot at Al's place.

After a long wait, work can begin again.

Kasey and Karena have been away on a well-deserved family break after their whirlwind book tour. This week their friend Simon Gault is guest Savour columnist.

Tropical beaches, fine dining, cooking and dance lessons – Lynley Bilby finds her every whim is catered for on a Pacific island cruise.

Yoga fan Jeremy Piven tells Leena Tailor why reprising his role as a hot-headed, neurotic agent in the Entourage movie caused his blood pressure to rocket.

It’s hard to pick just a handful of the best brunch spots with the burgeoning food scene here, but with that in mind, herewith my favourite five — this week.

Writer of art-world satire knows her topic at intimately close quarters.

It’s cold outside, but the last thing we want to do is hibernate all season long.

Kelly Lynch outlines what's happening at the largest ski resorts around the country.

It’s been eight years, but a blissfully domesticated Mick Hucknall has reunited with Simply Red for a new album and tour.

Earth and all its occupants need trees, so let's get digging.

Danielle Wright snowshoes cross-country in Wanaka.

Think beyond jackets for the ultimate style.

Life gets faster and more furious for Dwayne Johnson as he plays a rescue pilot in earthquake movie ‘San Andreas’. He chats to Dominic Corry.

Gone too soon, Coco shut its doors in November after barely 18 months of serving its Vietnamese-inflected pan-Med food.

Unexpected delays turn out to be bonus in disguise for landscaping.

Restaurateur Nic Watt’s daughter helped create the exciting new Sunday brunch menu and kids’ entertainment area at Masu.

’Tis the season to be warm and cosy, so pick soft merino and warm knits.

Menu at Wynyard Quarter restaurant is uninspiring.

Plants snooze about now — the time to prune and transplant them.

Six of the best in stories starring oddballs and good sorts.

What you put on your windows adds comfort and privacy without a loss of view.

Perfect pairings of classic dishes and classic wines.

Music jams, history lessons, making new friends — the best things in life can be enjoyed for nix in Auckland, Diana Clement discovers.

Here are our top five restaurants for BYO alcohol.

The tourist mecca's restaurants are fast becoming a culinary force with their focus on fresh, local ingredients and indigenous dishes, discovers Delaney Mes.

New research has found that only four per cent of New Zealanders agreed they felt close to people in their local area.

We've returned to dine at Molten since the online review incident. The official review is in.

Wanaka-based singer-songwriter Jody Direen has had luck on her side.