The fall in itself was nothing special. It was more the terrible inevitability of it, toppling so sickeningly slowly. Four stricken

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If you're fond of the Christmas party season, but not so enamoured of the toll it takes on your skin and hair, follow these simple rules.

A varietal to savour.

Block-heeled sandals will keep you grounded all summer long.

Each week Greg Bruce challenges a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes.

20+ gifts to please the kids -from babies to young teens, we have them covered.

The science of brunching needs further testing at this eatery.

Puns go hand-in-hand with steamed buns at a Newmarket eatery.

We've chosen 15 effortlessly stylish gifts that the lady in your life can take to the beach this summer and some that are, a little more extravagant.

From posh shorts to a beer book, these gifts should top his wish list.

Dellwyn Stuart is CEO of Auckland Communities Foundation.

Mrs Claus shows us around the Santa Room and Enchanted Forest at Smith & Caughey's.

Catherine Nicol's advice for getting through the Christmas party season.

My son didn't like the shorts I had bought him. Wrong colour, apparently.

No matter how much you love colour, a monochromatic room is such an easy way of adding sophistication to a home. But there are a few rules when it comes to keeping it modern.

Jump into the blue with a pair of jaunty swim shorts for summer.

Ruth Spencer says who we are doesn't matter as long as we sort the bottom line: marketing.

A new restaurant saves locals a drive into town.

The first thing Sid Sahrawat did, after inviting me into the kitchen of his beautiful North Shore home was to offer me a 2014 Man

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Brunch outside the square and within the ring is the way to go.

"Cats was awesome, he? So bloody good," says the millionaire businessman. But will it translate into political success?

Kim Knight explores the benefits of a good hug.

Chef Sid Sahrawat preparing a crayfish dish in 10 minutes for the Canvas series, Make My Lunch.

It's happening already. Small unpleasant glimpses of what's to come. A roll of the eyeball here, a curl of the lip there. I had thought

Ruth Spencer on ways to put originality into your gift-giving.

An easy summer dress with a whimsical print fits the bill for all the summer festivities ahead.

Salute, prost and cheers - it's the weekend ...

This sophisticated neutral is always in style.