Greg Fleming is editor of Plus and Venue magazines.
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![Book review: Charity Norman's The Secrets of Strangers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: Charity Norman's The Secrets of Strangers
Greg Fleming reviews Charity Norman's new novel.
![Sushi for brunch? Here's the West Auckland store you should check out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Sushi for brunch? Here's the West Auckland store you should check out
Sushi makes a great alternative to eggs and the usual brunch fare.
![A step-up in the right direction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
A step-up in the right direction
Career coaches are an increasingly popular resource for professionals, writes Greg Fleming
![The South American airline where things run like clockwork](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The South American airline where things run like clockwork
Rio is a surreal city, but its airport is modern and easy to navigate.
![Cruising: An Atlantic odyssey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Cruising: An Atlantic odyssey
Greg Fleming crosses the Atlantic, from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro, on Oceania's Marina
![Want that job? Write a letter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Want that job? Write a letter
Increase your chances of getting a job interview by writing a cover letter.
![Book reviews: Crime fiction round up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming on the latest in crime fiction - including Steph Cha and John Grisham.
![Super Bowl LIV: A newbie's guide to the NFL](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Super Bowl LIV: A newbie's guide to the NFL
Greg Fleming gets to grips with the rules of the NFL in anticipation of Super Bowl LIV.
![Govt steps in to protect contractors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Govt steps in to protect contractors
Government looking at protecting contractor's rights and asking for feedback.
![Thank you is all it takes to keep staff](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Thank you is all it takes to keep staff
Retain and attract staff by recognising their achievements.
![Book Review: Michael Connelly's The Night Fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book Review: Michael Connelly's The Night Fire
Greg Fleming reviews Michael Connelly's latest thriller.
![Book reviews: Crime fiction round up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming looks at some of the latest crime fiction releases.
![Book review: Stephen King's The Institute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: Stephen King's The Institute
Greg Fleming reviews Stephen King's latest novel.
![Incentives reward local economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Incentives reward local economy
Our incentive industry is rolling out the welcome mat to overseas visitors.
![Who makes the best sandwiches in Auckland? Meet the masters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Who makes the best sandwiches in Auckland? Meet the masters
Forget boring bread and thin fillings, Auckland is upping its sandwich game.
![Soft skills key for a successful career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Soft skills key for a successful career
Widen your repertoire of skills to safeguard your future career.
![Takeaway review: Fatima's Ponsonby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Takeaway review: Fatima's Ponsonby
Greg Fleming visits a Ponsonby foodie institution - Fatima's
![Book reviews: Crime fiction round up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming on the latest from Mick Herron, Steve Cavanagh, Chris Pavone and Tom Bradby.
![Book review: Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake
Greg Fleming reviews Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake.
![Twilight of the Western Stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Twilight of the Western Stars
Greg Fleming looks at the latest release from Bruce Springsteen and the new Bob Dylan doco
![The takeaway: Nashville hot chicken from Hot Lips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The takeaway: Nashville hot chicken from Hot Lips
Greg Fleming finds some Nashville style hot chicken on Ponsonby Road.
![Flight Check: Flying from Auckland to Shanghai with Air New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Flight Check: Flying from Auckland to Shanghai with Air New Zealand
Greg Fleming flies from Auckland to Shanghai with Air New Zealand
![Work flexibility a win-win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Work flexibility a win-win
Employers are open to an increasing range of flexible work options.
![Ship check: Spectrum of the Seas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Ship check: Spectrum of the Seas
Greg Fleming travels to Shanghai to experience Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship.
![Book review: Alafair Burke's The Better Sister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: Alafair Burke's The Better Sister
Greg Fleming reviews Alafair Burke's The Better Sister.
![Who's the top contender for a Ngaio Marsh crime fiction award?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Who's the top contender for a Ngaio Marsh crime fiction award?
Crime pays? Greg Fleming on judging the 2019 Ngaio Marsh Awards for NZ crime fiction.
![Book reviews: Crime fiction round-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book reviews: Crime fiction round-up
Greg Fleming on the latest James Ellroy, Robert Pobi, Don Winslow and Tom Marcus.
![Time to embrace new ways of working](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Time to embrace new ways of working
New service aims to keep workplaces innovative and creative.
![Cruise: Going on the Spectrum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Cruise: Going on the Spectrum
Greg Fleming hops aboard Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, the Spectrum of the Seas
![Book review: Cari Mora by Thomas Harris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: Cari Mora by Thomas Harris
Thomas Harris returns with Cari Mora and it was worth the wait writes Greg Fleming.
![The Sopranos sessions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The Sopranos sessions
Greg Fleming sets aside 85 hours and sits down for a marathon Sopranos rewatch.
![Book review: Fiona Kidman's This Mortal Boy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: Fiona Kidman's This Mortal Boy
Greg Fleming reviews this year's Ockham winner.
![Video enables more flexibility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Video enables more flexibility
Video is now part of the suite of tools employers are using during the recruitment process
![Jan Hellriegel - back to claim her prize](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Jan Hellriegel - back to claim her prize
Once Auckland's rock 'n' roll queen, Jan Hellriegel's back to reclaim her throne
![How do boomers stay relevant?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
How do boomers stay relevant?
Workplaces are changing so baby boomers need to stay on top of new developments.
![Philadelphia: A destination for art lovers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Philadelphia: A destination for art lovers
Philly's long been one of the premier destinations for art lovers, writes Greg Fleming.
![Industry training a cost effective model](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Industry training a cost effective model
Proposed changes to work skills training is causing concern in the sector.
![From the page to the screen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
From the page to the screen
Greg Fleming reviews Beautiful Boy and The Old Man and The Gun.
![Celebrity Edge: Redefining dining](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Celebrity Edge: Redefining dining
Guests are spoilt for choice with a new dining concept being introduced on Celebrity ships
![Celebrity Edge: Life on the latest cruise ship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Celebrity Edge: Life on the latest cruise ship
Greg Fleming discovers the inaugural voyage of Celebrity's latest cruise ship.
![Minister for Workplace Relations ushers in new 10-year work safety plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Minister for Workplace Relations ushers in new 10-year work safety plan
The vision for the future of the workplace has been decided. Next is action.
![Exposing age-old employee myths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Exposing age-old employee myths
Millennials and more mature workers can learn from each other.
![Book reviews: Crime fiction round up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming reviews the latest crime fiction, including J P Pomare and Sara Gran.
![Southern Cross noir](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Southern Cross noir
Greg Fleming talks to author Alan Carter about crime writing with a conscience.
![When the road is home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
When the road is home
Greg Fleming meets some mid-life adventurers who're happy living on the road.
![The 1001 album debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The 1001 album debate
Greg Fleming wonders if these really are the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
![Room check: The Peninsula, Chicago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Room check: The Peninsula, Chicago
Greg Fleming enjoys five-star luxury at The Peninsula, Chicago.
![A two dimensional solution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
A two dimensional solution
Technology supported by people is the new business model, writes Greg Fleming
![Flight check: Auckland to Houston](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Flight check: Auckland to Houston
Greg Fleming flies from Auckland to Houston on Air New Zealand.
![Book reviews: Crime fiction round-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book reviews: Crime fiction round-up
Greg Fleming reviews George Pelecanos, Wallace Stroby, Alan Carter and Pip Drysdale.
![The man who came uptown - novelist and showrunner George Pelecanos on the power of books](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The man who came uptown - novelist and showrunner George Pelecanos on the power of books
Show-runner and novelist George Pelecanos on how books turned his life around.
![Book review: Entering hostile territory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: Entering hostile territory
Greg Fleming reviews Jane Harper's much anticipated third novel.
![Reskilling for a digital workplace](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Reskilling for a digital workplace
Intelligence technologies are coming and will change the way we learn and work.
![Eat well, age well](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Eat well, age well
Diet is key for a good quality of life at any time — but especially as you age.
![Note to hirers: Get on social media](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Note to hirers: Get on social media
Many companies miss opportunities to reach prospective employees, writes Greg Fleming
![USA: Chicago's open arms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
USA: Chicago's open arms
Greg Fleming visits the US' third largest city, and finds it's his kind of town.
![Book review: James Frey's brave cliches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book review: James Frey's brave cliches
Greg Fleming reviews the new novel by James Frey.
![Book reviews: Crime fiction round up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming reviews the latest from Michael Robotham, Caroline Kepnes, and others
![Still singing the blues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Still singing the blues
Greg Fleming catches up with Wellington blues star Darren Watson.
![NZ crime fiction dominated by new queens of crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
NZ crime fiction dominated by new queens of crime
When it comes to NZ crime fiction, Greg Fleming says the boys' club is long gone.