Transition Towns - communities readying themselves for a post-petroleum world - are quietly popping up in New Zealand suburbs.

It's hard to be a young designer in New Zealand right now, but the Westpac Young Fashion Designer competition is looking to help out those who are starting out in the industry.

Actor Laurel Devenie inhabits the world of one of New Zealand's earliest female pioneers in a play inspired by her memoirs. Dionne Christian reports.

Parks aren't just for the children, with many offering exercise equipment to keep all ages happy, writes Susan Edmunds.

Eco-designed and spacious, this Master Builders gold medal winner stands out.

Expand your culinary boundaries with two exciting new cooking classes.

A shining star of Moorcroft Pottery's design team visits New Zealand this week.

Viva's current favourite dishes about town.

When doing up their home, Justine Verrall and Logan Granger had their minds on the future.

Libby Nicholson-Moon finds 10 of the best cafes for Sunday brunch.

An award-winning revamp has enhanced the charm of this 1920s classic.

The driver of a Jeep who told police "I am God" after ramming into a police car and causing a fatal eight-car pile-up on Auckland's North Shore has been found not guilty by way of insanity.

We came here because we wanted somewhere we knew would have good food and good ambience. We had been here before and enjoyed it.

An Auckland couple respect the heritage of their 1950s home.

It seems Birkenhead is spoilt for choice when it comes to good coffee.