LifestyleThe dish: Tea timeThe Tea Lady in Birkenhead Point is all retro charm, with china cups, a host of brews, chilled tea infusions and even 'coffee if you must'.09 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Save your basil from a slug festLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your question.04 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend leisure: Reeling in a great catchDevonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.29 Jan 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Tongue & Groove Cafe</i>, BirkenheadWe came here because the cafe formerly known as Lounge had undergone a reincarnation and we were curious. 18 Jan 11:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Viva</i>'s 2010 Auckland takeout awards<i>Viva</i>'s team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.09 Nov 09:45 PM
LifestyleWeekend leisure: Wrapping things upWith the festive season approaching, Catherine Smith finds there is more than one way to present a present.05 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleMy Auckland: BirkenheadVibha Soni moved to Auckland from a computer career in Mumbai, India. Now she and husband Sanjay run an Asian spice store in Birkenhead, North Shore and sell their Indian spice mixes online and to more than 300 shops around the country.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand<i>The Spencer family:</i> One rule for the rich?One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.13 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Best face forwardFacials these days are fit for all fancies, with many different experiences on offer.21 Jul 12:00 AM
Lifestyle<i>Hinemoa Street Organic Cafe</i>, BirkenheadWe came here because a friend had alerted us to the fact the cafe, formerly known as Grace, had undergone a facelift.10 Jul 02:00 AM
CompaniesSingaporean firm swallows Chelsea SugarWilmar International is to pay $2.14 billion to buy the sugar assets of Australian conglomerate CSR - including Chelsea.05 Jul 04:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Eight Point Two</i>, BirkenheadA new chef and an ever-evolving menu ensure a Shore favourite rivals the best our neighbours across the Tasman have to offer.24 May 04:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Eight Point Two</i>, BirkenheadWe had just finished our desserts (two helpings of poached quince with ice-cream; four spoons) when they arrived. There were probably a dozen but they had the impact of 100.17 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleCreating a dream homeA North Shore couple had coveted a site just three doors down their street for years, so when it became theirs they built a house that fulfilled all expectations.23 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleWeedy boy wondersThe parore, or black snapper, is common in many fish-and-chip shops - although customers would never know.29 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandChocolate fundraiser not so sweetA primary school's chocolate fundraiser turned into a debt-collection exercise after parents failed to cough up around $3000.31 Oct 03:00 PM
