Some people view the so-called "friendly drop-in" with all the warmth with which they'd greet a home invasion.

Finding Champagne bargains at this time calls for a toast, says Don Kavanagh.

Judging by the food court scene, it's no wonder NZ has an obesity problem. The people carrying those big plates of food were big and they had large kids in tow.

Damien Brown's first book offers a humble, sometimes funny, sometimes disturbing account of one man's experiences of the realities of aid work.

Tui's efforts to belittle boutique sectors of society leave little to laugh about.

Heroes in children's books face darker times today than those in the past, say academics after conducting a study.

Don Kavanagh welcomes the return of the cocktail-mixing theatrics in bars.

A university friend of mine who I don't see very often came to see me this weekend and when I opened the door to her, I was blown away with how fantastic she looked.

Shelley Bridgeman cautions for buyers to beware of duplicitous skinny mirrors.

When a wrongly addressed text shows up on your mobile phone, is it your duty to reply?

Purists who say don't mess with malt should think again, says Don Kavanagh.

Wendyl Nissen shares her worst fear.

The executive chef of dine by Peter Gordon at SkyCity answers your cuisine questions.

The word "vagina" has had quite an airing recently. But how many people feel comfortable saying it?

I just love the sentiment - that no matter how idiosyncratic / weird / 'unconventionally good looking' you are, there is someone out there for you.