Should skirt lengths matter? Rose Hoare talks to students, parents and teachers about the politics of how teenage girls dress.

Prolific American writer Jane Smiley has been described as 'the best living American novelist'. She talks to Greg Bruce about Donald Trump, perfectionism and her mid-life crisis.

Despite its unlikely location in a suburban street near Takapuna, there's always a queue at Little and Friday.

Each week Megan Nicol Reed talks through what's on all of our minds.

A brief encounter with Peter Garrett: The singer and politician.

Elegant coats are the order of the season.

Is Mt Eden the best place to eat pasta in Auckland?

"Nothing moves forward in a story except through conflict," writes Robert McKee of Story Seminar fame.

Television comedian-cum-birdwatcher and writer Bill Oddie talks to Greg Bruce about his path through fame and depression.

Yes, Gwyneth Paltrow does eat carbs! An exclusive extract from her new book, It's All Easy.

Embarking on a new relationship is fraught with uncertainties at the best of times. Add children into the mix, writes Michelle Duff, and things get even trickier.

Isabella Rossellini is a film-maker and actress.

I counselled my young daughter last week that we should do what scares us; it informs us of what we are capable, reminds us we are alive.

Kim Dotcom has recently downsized to a harbourside apartment that he says he likes a lot more and is "like a tenth of what we had at the mansion".

Designer David Trubridge on what inspires him.

New-season handbags in earth tones provide a subtle hit of colour.

It's all about ticking the boxes at this protein-powered joint.

Tracey Strange talks to four design-savvy Aucklanders about their preferences in home design.

LeeAnn Yare is an interior stylist, writer, pilot and mother.

Paul Theroux is one of the great travel writers because he makes you eager to visit where he writes about, even when he sharply gets what's wrong with it.

Dozens of authors will visit for the Auckland Writers Festival but what's it like to be a visiting author far from home?

As with most Sunday mornings, I was looking for something to satisfy my caffeine craving - and some food to accompany it.

Each week Megan Nicol Reed talks through what's on all of our minds.

Singer-songwriter-mother Anika Moa tells Greg Bruce why she doesn't like happy endings.