Cruelly, The Roots are sometimes referred to as the hip-hop group it's okay for middle-class white people to like.

Put aside your preconceptions of pink and check out this hot hue for spring. Pink is everywhere at the moment, writes Susan Edmunds.

There's something about sore throats in New Zealand that's frightening. Elsewhere in the developed world, a sore throat is just a sore throat, but here, sore throats are often caused by strep bacteria, and cause permanent heart damage in hundreds of Kiwi

In the depths of winter it is hard to find anything providing a lot of joy in the garden, but careful planting can give rise to spots in the garden that will shine.

Susan Kitson woke in the night, unable to move her right leg or arm. As she frantically tried to turn over she realised something was seriously wrong.

Food, wine and stories are the focus of a new book that shines the light on celebrated Central Otago wine producer Amisfield and its award-winning Amisfield Bistro.

New Zealand company Tasti is calling on Kiwis to help find a fan known only as Hemi, who inspired its latest range of bars.

Lisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.

15-minute meal: Beef burgers on spicy couscous

Have you ever wondered how meat cuts acquired their names? These vary from country to country and, in some cases, from region to region.

Q: My American crepe recipe calls for seltzer water - what is this?

A biodegradable cardboard pet casket product will allow families and children to give their beloved pets the send-off they deserve.

If you're old enough to be reading a gardening page then you probably don't think you need a lesson about the birds and the bees.

A beautiful dish for cold nights, the combination of seafoods is a sure crowd pleaser.

Auckland-based chef Jeremy Schmid loves to smoke. In fact, he's a professional smoker - a charcuterie chef - and he has dedicated a book to the topic.

This is a recipe from my first book, 4 Ingredients, published in March 2007. Since then, my guess is that I have made over 2000 of these cookies - they are good!

Pasta with red onions & balsamic vinegar: Serves 4.

Thirty-seven years ago the world was transfixed by the adventures of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo as they battled to save the universe and defeat an evil enemy - Darth Vader.

We all know that kiwifruit packs a punch - crammed with antioxidants, vitamins C, E and folate as well as being a great aid for digestion.

Q: What is turbinado sugar, and can you suggest a substitute?