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Top Valentine's Day dining spots
The food of love: Five romantic dining options from the Canvas restaurant review archives.

Restaurant Hub Critic's Choice Awards winners
Canvas reviewer Kim Knight reveals her top picks for 2017.

The perfect Valentine's Day brunch
Valentine's Day is perfect for brunch — even before work.

How – and when – to talk to your kids about sex
Lucy Corry on when — and how — to talk to your children about the birds and the bees.

Rise of the micro-cheater: Is social media damaging your relationship?
Is your social media behaviour damaging your relationship, asks Wil Crisp.

The year Campbell Smith decided to follow his heart
Campbell Smith, 52, on the year he left corporate law to follow his heart.

Heading to Waitangi? Don't miss this restaurant
A house speciality hits the spot at this waterfront kitchen.

Annah Stretton turning around young women's lives
Annah Stretton, 57, talks about turning around young women's lives.

Mission Bay Pavilion: Seesaw dining hits rock bottom
Some treats should stay on the beach, writes Kim Knight.

Is this the best food court in NZ?
Wooed by the call of a wealth of new food choices, Malaysian food wins.

Want a zen dog? Animal behaviourist's most important tip
Animal behaviourist Mark Vette on the most important thing he's learned.

'I let my 8-year-old choose dinner for a week'
Here's what happens when your child decides what's for dinner for a week.

Why do we fear we won't be liked?
We need to put ourselves out there and speak up without fear, writes Megan Nicol Reed.

Crab doughnuts on the menu at Auckland eatery
Oysters shucked to order, octopus and more — though not quite a feast.

Five people you meet at a night market
Ruth Spencer on the particular breeds of market dwellers.

Brunch: 'Beam puts the carnival into breakfast'
The carnival is open for your taste buds in Milford.

Should we parent more like the Germans do?
A new book sheds light on their laid-back approach.

Over two million Facebook fans: Meet Mad Mike
He's never been number 1, but has 2 million Facebook fans. Why?

Life in parliament like 'walking with crocodiles'
Sue Bradford, 65, on getting to grips with more than parliamentary life.

Forget the barbie, head to Jervois Steak House for dinner
When all around are barbecuing, try going upmarket at this iconic eatery.

Five people you meet at music festivals
From boho queens to the cheese-and-wine brigade, there's a festival for every type.