"Sugar, salt, fat," said Robert, as we tucked into the churros con chocolate at the Basque Kitchen and Bar. "You can't beat them."

South Islander Louise Mackenzie has made Auckland her base after eight years overseas. The business developer who shares a striking resemblance to Outrageous Fortune's Cheryl West tells us what she loves about her adopted home.

Your guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.

Mt Wellington and Constellation Drive on the North Shore. Watch the yachts with a basket full of goodies from one of these great delis around town.

If you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.

New technology is lighting up cities and saving energy.

I don't want a friend - just a bank that knows its place.

With sampling and cheese appreciation evenings, this is a great stop during a city lunchtime.

The first Auckland Council has been decided, and it has a centre-left look about it, which will make life easier for Super Mayor Len Brown.

Gill South talks to four women about their love of beautiful footwear, and gains tips on how to indulge.

Aucklanders are not only getting their daily bread, they're prepared to pay plenty for it. Julie Harries finds out more.

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