A morale boosting win remains elusive for the Canterbury Tactix after losing to the NSW Swifts last night.

Canterbury's aggressive off-season recruitment drive paid immediate dividends in the a win over Wests Tigers on Monday night.

There's heaps to enjoy on the Melbourne to Sydney touring route, writes Rob McFarland.

South Sydney face an anxious wait with star forward Sam Burgess to see a specialist this week after reinjuring a shoulder.

The sight of a hairy-legged spider scuttling across the bonnet of the car might have been evidence we were in the great outdoors, but something still didn't feel right.

Sydney-based New Zealand artist Alexi Willemsen returns home for her latest exhibition.

Rugby league star Benji Marshall says he will contest the assault charge against him.

A high-profile star should know better than to get into this position.

Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall has been charged with assault following an altercation outside a fast-food outlet in Sydney's CBD in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Marriage equality was the dominant theme of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

The Melbourne Vixens led from start to finish in a 49-45 triumph over the Sydney Swifts.

Food writer Leanne Kitchen has had an enviable career, including writing a new cookbook, which took her to delicious Turkish nooks and crannies.

Leading interiors stylist LeeAnn Yare shares her top finds at the Decoration + Design Sydney 2011 exhibition.

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

The Crusaders early this morning withdrew from their Super 15 match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

Seaweed cuisine is enjoying a wave of popularity worldwide.

An Auckland woman used practical tricks for extra space in the smallest room.