The month of October plays host to a Sydney festival of fine cuisine and quirky history, writes Leanne Templer.

Homeless people's pets are set to get a leg up with soup kitchens across Sydney distributing pet food.

Donna McIntyre ditches the demands of children and family life for an invigorating break at a luxurious health retreat.

TV presenter Alison Mau fears transtasman Rugby World Cup banter more than just 'fun between mates'.

Thousands of fans who took the train to last week's 'family friendly' Rugby World Cup opening celebrations had a horrifying night they would rather forget.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully says around 40 per cent of school children in Pacific Island countries do not complete a basic primary education, and only 20 per cent graduate from secondary school, in opening a Pacific conference ahead..

What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together

As Auckland Art Gallery reopens its doors today, Linda Herrick walks through its marvellous collection of New Zealand art.

Details of the death of one of New Zealand's best known sports broadcasters have been revealed as tributes continue to flow in for Graeme Moody, who drowned yesterday while surfing in Australia.

As New Zealand prepares for its own Fashion Week, we take a look at what's being shown on the Australian runways at Fashion Festival Sydney.

With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.

Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond