Natalie Oldfield, owner of the Dulcie May Kitchen food store in Mt Eden, has lived in neighbouring One Tree Hill Auckland for five years. She tells Libby Nicholson-Moon what she enjoys about the area.

Schools have been warned about a man who approached two children on the same day, and tried to get them into a car.

Richie's voice matched the fabric of his shirts - satin and velvet - and his moves rivalled his frenetic back-up musicians.

Jerome Bel's The Show Must Go On is not so much a dance show as a show about dance. Its conventions, constructions, its expected forms, are mostly stripped away.

The passion that goes into creating this Italian eatery's menu is evident in every mouthful.

The Breakers continued their happy knack of winning close games last night beating the under-strength Sydney Kings.

In addition to the National Memorial Service in Christchurch tomorrow, events will be held in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.

There is a whole host of fabulous events happening at next week's Fashion Festival in Auckland.

Poor Boy, the play inspired and soundtracked by Tim Finn's songs, has arrived in Auckland after seasons in Melbourne and Sydney. Dionne Christian goes behind the scenes.

Following the success of last year's show, Fashion Festival now lasts an entire week.

If you need more inspiration and ideas for the big day, don't miss the Bride & Groom Show on May 1 at Ellerslie Racecourse.

Most of the seven RWC matches pulled from quake-damaged AMI Stadium are set to be moved to the North Island, despite the Government's desire to keep all the pool games in the South Island.

Top chef's touch shows up in menu and service, writes Phoebe Falconer.

Clare Mora has rescued her business from the brink following 2008's economic crisis.

How important is the right environment for inspiration? We visit three creatives in their work spaces - no fluorescent lights in sight.

Auckland is likely to make a huge economic gain should the Christchurch Rugby World Cup games be relocated, Auckland interest groups say.

The "Bollix" has built its reputation on featuring the best in homegrown and international rock, pop, celtic, folk and blues talent.

Speculation that a major bank would shift into a new 26-level high-rise office tower in Auckland has been dashed.

British author Joanna Trollope, who is in Auckland next week, talks to Stephen Jewell about her new book and the trouble with raising boys.