New ZealandHockey player jailed after assault and hit and runA hockey representative who bashed a sex worker with a hockey stick and then struck another woman with a car as he was driving away has been jailed for 3-1/4 years.23 Sep 05:36 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Matchi Motchi 2010God bless gaga ... fashion as fantasy swooped down from outer space like an alien invasion on day three of a subdued Fashion Week.23 Sep 05:00 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: The Carpenter's Daughter 2010Big girls go goth summed up the darker, more directional mood at The Carpenter's Daughter.23 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandZebra born in Auckland stormThe recent severe weather may have played a part in the birth of a zebra at Auckland Zoo.23 Sep 02:30 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Trelise Cooper 2010A backlit image of Botticelli's <i>Primavera</i> set the stage for an ethereally elegant Trelise Cooper collection.23 Sep 01:39 AM
LifestyleBackstage Beauty at Alexandra Owen 2010The Alexandra Owen woman is always a woman apart – a clean, cool beauty, elegant, rather structured.23 Sep 01:21 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Turet Knuefermann, Liz Mitchell, Mena and Whiri 2010Turet Knueffermann's first local runway outing for some time looked assured.23 Sep 01:07 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Twentysevennames 2010A gorgeously girlish show from Twentysevennames was a lyrical start to day three of Fashion Week.23 Sep 12:52 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Nom*d 2010Colleagues who arrived early and wormed their way forward at last night's Nom*d installation mentioned models acting up and a whip being wielded.23 Sep 12:07 AM
LifestyleShow businessThe people in the Fashion Week crowd that really matter are the ones who can make or break a label - the buyers.23 Sep 12:00 AM
LifestyleAdrian Hailwood's favourite thingsFavourite things come from all areas of life for designer Adrian Hailwood, whose childhood memories of counting rods in maths lessons feature right up there with architecture and Picasso portraits.22 Sep 11:00 PM
LifestyleExpert Eye: World 2010This was a salon-style show with guests to name drop seated for high tea in the Langham Hotel's mirrored great room. 22 Sep 08:00 PM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Alexandra Owen 2010Alexandra Owen was annointed the next big thing a few years back and deservedly so.22 Sep 06:00 PM
SportFive of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalinGet your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.22 Sep 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Non Solo Pizza</i>, ParnellOne of Parnell's places to be and be seen provides delicious fare at a glamorous price.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCarmen: Digger uncovers clothingA bag of clothing has been found on a construction site which could be temporarily closed as police search for clues in the Carmen Thomas murder inquiry.22 Sep 05:30 PM
RacingRacing: Be on track to place your Pick6If you are part of a big syndicate chasing the Ellerslie million-dollar Pick6 on Saturday get out to the track and have a free bet.22 Sep 05:29 PM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Neverblack 2010Chelsea Thorpe dipped under the radar for a few years, but is back as Neverblack.22 Sep 12:14 PM
New Zealand<b><i>Latest updates:</i></b> Stormy weather, high winds rock NZSevere weather has hit much of NZ. Follow updates in your area.22 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandMore stormy weather to batter NZAnother cold front is set to bring more wet weather to a battered North Island with more snow forecast for Southland.22 Sep 05:58 AM
LifestyleBackstage Beauty at Jimmy D 2010Jimmy D characterises his look as tongue-in-cheek darkness, with plenty of chaos and some goth/punk thrown in with black humour.22 Sep 04:30 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Sabatini and Augustine 2010New Zealand's answer to Missoni showed why the Sabatini label has been a stayer with a show displaying its mastery of knits.22 Sep 01:38 AM
LifestyleBackstage Beauty at Adrian Hailwood 2010Adrian Hailwood's collection was dubbed Going Platinum and his muse was the fake Fifties Hollywood glamour.22 Sep 01:21 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Brady and Sable & Minx 2010Two labels that are more about wearability than wow showed together back on site.22 Sep 01:13 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Ruby 2010It's surprising that this youthful local label hasn't shown at Fashion Week before, but on this outing they'll be back.22 Sep 12:07 AM
LifestyleExpert Eye: Zambesi 2010With 31 years experience, the Zambesi team know how to turn on a good show.21 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleHip haunts<i>Viva</i>'s guide to where the fashion crowd are eating, drinking and flirting this season.21 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe wedding show must go onMegan Anderson speaks to some of the bridalwear designers showing at Fashion Week today about their journey to the runway.21 Sep 08:00 PM
LifestyleExpert Eye: PWC New Generation Show 2010New Generation group shows are a tough training ground, with young designers vying for attention one after another.21 Sep 07:38 PM
InvestmentHenderson seeks deal on paying creditorsAuckland property developer David Henderson is seeking approval for a plan to pay his creditors in a bid to avert bankruptcy.21 Sep 05:30 PM