LifestyleBrunch: Basalt, HowickHowick has a good number of eateries on the main strip but we liked the open space of Basalt, and the modern menu.06 Mar 07:30 PM
LifestyleBooks: The boatman's callNever mind the name, Kazuo Ishiguro is one of the best British writers in the business, and his dazzling latest novel, The Buried Giant, may just be his best yet.06 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Out of violence comes loveSometimes, as a reviewer, it pays to wait a few days after finishing a book before beginning the review.06 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleBar review: The Black Hoof, Auckland CBDWe decided to go with the Spanish spirit of the place and ordered a jug of white sangria. It was delicious - a colourful mix of strawberries, mint, orange, lemon, and cloves.05 Mar 03:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Nomad Restaurant, Pt ChevalierRestaurants do write some dreadful tosh about themselves. "Quality ingredients" are always "freshly sourced" and "expertly prepared" (as distinct from second-rate stale crap carelessly chucked together, presumably).28 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Fleur's Place, OtagoThe Otago restaurant and its host are world famous — the seafood for its freshness and the host for her good humour.28 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: The Garden Shed, Mt EdenThe look is the big drawcard for The Garden Shed. As the name suggests there's a botanical, rustic theme throughout the establishment.27 Feb 07:30 PM
LifestyleBooks: An intriguing monsterYou can buy a deluxe edition of this new, independent New Zealand publisher's handsome production, with "Yulong cream paper ... Woodfree real leather ... foil stamping".27 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: The illusion of controlS.J. Watson’s ambitious follow-up to his best-seller Before I Go To Sleep delves into the murky world of cybersex, he tells Stephen Jewell.27 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Will Smith is a Swiss army knifeKnown as an actor in TV satire The Thick Of It and as a comedy writer for Veep, Will Smith has written a mystery thriller set in the Channel Islands. It’s John le Carre meets Middlemarch, he tells Alice Jones.27 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBar review: Andiamo, Herne BayThis is a Jervois Rd stalwart where diners chatter over plates of perfect Italian food while others extend happy hour out the front.26 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleBooks: Secrets behind ordinaryUntangling the dramas of a seemingly normal family makes for an authentic read.21 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Jervois Steak House, Herne BaySucculent steak, beautifully cooked every time, is one of life’s simple pleasures — and a tradition for the patrons at Jervois Steak House.21 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleBooks: When life is on repeatRoddy Doyle’s new novel, aimed at people with poor literacy, is inspired by a death in his own family, the Booker winner tells Arifa Akbar.20 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Life after deathTo begin a novel with a character who is dead from the very first page is a risk.20 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBar review: Bedford Soda and Liquor, PonsonbyJoanna Hunkin reviews Bedford Soda and Liquor at Ponsonby Central.19 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleReview: The Crab Shack, Auckland CBDThe appeal of the crab eludes me: it's great food if you are lost in the wilderness and eating to survive, but at dinner it's less a dish than a test of one's dexterity and perseverance.14 Feb 11:06 PM
LifestyleBooks: On the trail of a melodyKiwi author’s first novel explores fantasy and memories set to a compelling tune.14 Feb 10:40 PM
LifestyleReview: The Crew Club, AucklandMarooned and without a captain, the evening is rescued by perfectly cooked grilled turbot and delectable buttery sauced flounder.14 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Orphans Kitchen, Grey LynnUp early and looking for a new spot to dine this weekend? Check out this week's brunch review.13 Feb 07:30 PM
LifestyleBar review: Hallertau Brewbar & Restaurant, RiverheadFirst drinks: Have to be a couple of pints if you're going out to this place. I went with the recommended beverage - the newish Haru 12 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Indochine Kitchen, Auckland CBDThe reinvention of Fort St makes me feel like cheering. Spruced up and repaved as part of the city's shared spaces programme, it is no longer somewhere worth avoiding.08 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Franc's, TakapunaA seaside location is a huge drawcard for a new Takapuna venue — and the food is pretty good, too.07 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Panscape, NewmarketHeading out for brunch? Check out the latest review in Canvas magazine for inspiration.06 Feb 07:30 PM
LifestyleBar review: The Elbow Room, Herne BayIt was a hot afternoon so my partner and I met up at this cute corner bar for a couple of refreshing drinks.05 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandLatest from Italy has a way to goThe Professor, bless her, doesn't do much cooking. Her idea of dinner is to fry up some courgettes in butter or (as a tribute to her English parentage) make toast and tea.31 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Chinoiserie, Mt AlbertColourful, cheap and cheerful, chinoiserie ticks the boxes.31 Jan 12:00 AM
LifestyleReview: The White Rabbit, Auckland CBDChefs create culinary magic in the best debut since Orphans Kitchen opened.25 Jan 12:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Meadow, MeadowbankThere’s something for everyone at this newcomer to the eastern suburbs — especially if you like tomato juice.23 Jan 07:00 PM
