Latest from Valentine's Day

Emily Barclay takes flight

New Zealand actress Emily Barclay plays a boy-crazy character in her latest movie about love.

Beauty: Redolent of romance

Cut through sickly sentiment with expressive new fragrance choices.

Sideswipe: Going soft on drink-selling rules

Marty Vink has frequented his fair share of dairies this summer and has often bought a can of drink labelled Not for Individual Sale.

The dish: Watch it

Sideswipe: Just wondering

Kay has been past this sign in Totara Park, Manukau, on and off for more than 15 years. 'I have never once seen a lady in a long white lacy dress.'

Pub shut down after drinker crashes car

Garden Guru: Nose for roses

<i>Peter Bromhead:</i> Sour taste to the day of romance

Made with love (+recipes)

Sweets for your sweet on Valentine's Day.

Say it with scent

Janetta Mackay finds a few new perfumes that will send a message before the bottle is even opened.

Flirt with tradition

Make it a Valentine's date to remember with friends at one of these Auckland restaurants.

Valentine essentials

Auckland's Langham hotel has the answer to Valentine's Day gift-giving with a range of luxury packages sure to woo.

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways ...

Creative ways to showcase your love this Valentine's Day.

Yes all right, I love you. Next...

<I>The Independent</I>'s Liz Hoggard wonders, in the lead-up to Valentine's Day, why men are so reluctant to write love letters.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Strawberry and poached rhubarb custard tarts

Strawberry and poached rhubarb custard tarts.

<i>Amanda Laird:</i> Fresh blackberry marshmallow

Fresh blackberry marshmallow.