LifestyleBrunch: The Pah Cafe, HillsboroughWe came here because for some time we'd been meaning to visit the historic Pah Homestead in Monte Cecilia Park.16 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleFrench wine commands respect: President HollandeUnlike his predecessor, France's new president enjoys his country's wine - a spark of hope for the struggling industry.12 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Lava Dining, Viaduct HarbourThe ambience of the new Sofitel hotel restaurant is such that it's easy to imagine you're eating abroad.12 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: The Refreshment Room, TitirangiOne of West Auckland’s best-kept secrets ticks all the boxes for an evening out.11 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleFancy a feed? Best vegetarian restaurants namedEven fine-dining establishments are embracing the vegetarian cause, as Joanna Mathers discovers.09 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleWhat the rich and famous see in ChampagneNothing celebrates luxury like Champagne.05 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: The French Cafe, Eden TerraceThe meals are superb but the added touches make a night at one of Auckland's best restaurants truly special.05 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestylePub spy: Tyler Street Garage, BritomartThe first time I entered the Tyler Street Garage I thought I'd walked into an Irish police station. It was hectic.05 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Cibo, ParnellFrom the decor to the meal presentation and wait service, a Parnell restaurant has much to applaud.04 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: The Red HouseHaddon's fiction often features narrators whose viewpoint is different, distinctive, disoriented in some way.28 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestylePub spy: The Villager, RemueraI was worried when I stepped into The Villager, mostly because I saw two suits near the bar.28 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Kazuya, Eden TerraceThe fare at Kazuya doesn't come cheap. But you get what you pay for and I don't begrudge a cent.27 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleFifteen dishes to make you swoonDining out at the best restaurants has inspired a top 15 pick of the best tastes too tempting to resist.26 Jun 11:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Andres Restaurant, ParnellTiming and service were issues in an otherwise tasty meal in a chic new Parnell setting.26 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleHaunting aromas a reward when listening to the HartFor a decade, 85-year-old Cliff Hart has been sending me obscure New Zealand wines from tiny, often undiscovered producers toiling away in the backblocks.26 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Recommended read - The Taliban Cricket ClubOne critic dubbed it "Bend it Like Beckham in a burka." A feel-good read that carries with it romance, humour and suspense, with a sinister twist.25 Jun 09:30 PM
LifestyleOther Auckland cafes with eye-catching interiorsHere are four cafes which not only provide treats for your tastebuds, but, are a feast for your eyes too.25 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleBrunch: The Rugby Buildings Cafe, KingslandWe came here because as the brunch review 1st XV’s resident rugbyhead, I was deemed appropriate for an eatery parked opposite Eden Park.24 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: The Grove, Auckland CBDOne of Auckland's finest dining establishments proves yet again why it deserves its world class reputation.21 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestylePub spy: Cornerbar, Auckland CBDHow could you not love a bar that serves home-made potato chips and Maggi onion dip?21 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleAppreciating wines that aren't flawlessSometimes it's the imperfections that can make a wine great.21 Jun 05:30 PM