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.

Australian film maker Baz Luhrmann will film a new 3D version of The Great Gatsby in Sydney later this year.

Christian Horner says he's yet to see any reason why the 34-year-old Australian cannot continue his F1 career beyond 2011.

Survivors of December's Christmas Island boat tragedy, flown to Sydney this week to attend funerals for those who died, have been returned to the island.

Fears of a growing gang war are mounting with the shooting of three men in Sydney, one reportedly a member of one of the city's most notorious families.

Natalie Wiegersma grabbed her second medal after a brilliant duel on the final night of the New South Wales championships in Sydney last night.

St George Illawarra showed little hint of an NRL premiership hangover as they dusted off the cobwebs and South Sydney to reclaim the Charity Shield on Sunday night.

A couple of weeks ago on television, there was an Australian tele-movie full of Kiwi actors, called Panic at Rock Island.

Fashionable New Zealanders give Viva insight into their perfect Valentine, plus tips for the big date.

The Wellington Phoenix will have to wait a little longer to have their place in the Hyundai A-League play-offs confirmed.

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.

A South Island couple unable to escape Cairns before Cyclone Yasi hit overnight felt so safe in their hotel they slept, then watched the huge storm from their balcony.

Police say a Canterbury Bulldogs NRL player has been arrested for allegedly providing false evidence to a law enforcement agency during the course of an investigation.