The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his girlfriend Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments and pitfalls every week.

In honour of the start of the thoroughbred racing season, Danielle Wright finds equestrian-themed travel destinations.

The building hasn’t begun but the buying has.

Champagne, horses and hats. What’s not to love at the races, says Mike Dillon.

A day at the races is the perfect excuse to dress up.

Your alphabetical guide to negotiating the course at Ellerslie.

Racing at Ellerslie offers the perfect excuse to get dressed for the occasion.

Just an hour's drive north of Auckland, 16km from Warkworth, Omaha Beach is home to one of the most beautiful white sand beaches you could ever hope to see.

Wine cellars are the stuff of every wine lover’s dreams and it is possible to create a good one on a shoestring budget, writes Joelle Thomson.

To get to Conch Kitchen and Bar, you go through Conch Records, where there are bins of vinyl LPs. I'm not the target market for the record shop. I know this because I looked between Liquid Crystal and Little Kids and couldn't find Little Feat.

Finding the right exterior finish is vital.

Brooke + M.A.C equals a classic.

Fresh, seasonal veges should take pride of place on our plates.

Preparing to battle end-of-school-holidays traffic? Take a break from today's chaos with a cuppa, coffee or meal at one of these on-the-beaten-track cafes.

The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his girlfriend Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments and pitfalls every week. Read more here.

The scenery out here is so super, you'll want to make sure the designated driver keeps their eyes on the road.