Sharon Stephenson recalls a New York Christmas where the icy atmosphere was not solely due to the winter.

Sachie Nomura's home is a delightful high-ceilinged, light-filled character apartment in Parnell's famed Axis building, just upstairs

It's about this time every year, before I set out, that I have to silence the little voice in my head that says, "This is too big

Every week I entreat you to write and you have and you do. Sometimes you've been cross, occasionally cruel, mostly, though, you've been thoughtful and you've been kind.

Texture and pattern is important in interiors but sometimes only smooth will do.

Are your taste buds becoming a tad complacent? They need a good kick - and these are the wines for the job ...

The au-naturel look is perfect for long summer days.

Britomart venue screams luxe.

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

Pretty in pink, eatery is a diner's delight day and night.

What's on your bucket list? Kim Knight meets Eva McGauley, the terminally ill teenager who is devoting the rest of her life to the victims of sexual assault.

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

How much effort should you put into finding the perfect gift? Greg Bruce investigates.

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.

Ruth Spencer suggests some traditions we can call our own.

'Twas the month before Christmas when photographer Jason Oxenham got an all-access pass to the making of the Smith & Caughey's Santa rooms. Story by Kim Knight.

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.

Dellwyn Stuart is CEO of Auckland Communities Foundation.

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

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.

Here's to quake-central wines!