New research has found that only four per cent of New Zealanders agreed they felt close to people in their local area.

We've returned to dine at Molten since the online review incident. The official review is in.

Wanaka-based singer-songwriter Jody Direen has had luck on her side.

Jussie Smollett is revelling in playing a gay singer-songwriter seeking to bond with his homophobic dying father.

You can’t go wrong with high-waisted or boyfriend style.

Chances are you've seen Mike Edward's face on television in the past 15 years. And if you've seen his face, you've probably seen his chest, too.

The gold-standard autumn destinations in New Zealand are in the South Island. Our leafy colonial settlements are up there on the world stage for autumn beauty.

We asked our brainy buddies about the top trivia spots in Auckland and here’s what they had to say.

Elisabeth Easther makes some scaly, slithery new friends.

Parisian feel-good tale amuses despite its implausible plot.

Home-baked goodies taste so much better if you know where the ingredients come from.

Austria's magical capital can best be viewed from a bicycle seat, writes Paul Rush.

Much has been made in the music media about the new Mumford & Sons record, Wilder Mind, and what a significant departure in sound it is from their Grammy-winning debut, Sigh No More and the follow-up, Babel.

Military matters in the style stakes this season.

Six60 don't need to do publicity to promote their New Zealand tour. Tickets to five of the shows sold out in days, if not minutes. Yet Marlon Gerbes is up early and has trudged across Auckland for this interview.

Strange spices seduce Unfamiliar elegant creations are a far cry from tikka masala.

Baby showers can feel cheesy, awkward and somewhat dated these days — for the mum-to-be and attendees.

The colour red gets attention. It is the primal colour of fire, evoking passion, vitality and celebration in many cultures.

‘MasterChef’ winners Kasey and Karena Bird will be at home cooking their mother her favourite dishes on this special day.

The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his girlfriend Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments and pitfalls every week.

One of the world's biggest selling authors is offering a cash lifeline to struggling New Zealand book stores to help get Kiwi kids reading.

You could say Josh Groban has "mum factor", meant in the nicest way possible. America’s all-round good guy is just as nice off stage as on, discovers Paula Yeoman.

Spoil the mums in your life next Sunday because they deserve some pampering.