There was a time when a person's goodness was determined not by their renunciation of sugar, but the gentleness of their heart.

The art of ale appreciation takes on new meaning for Greg Bruce at a Melbourne festival dedicated to the amber liquid.

Loneliness can strike at any age and stage. Kim Knight examines the condition that affects more than one million New Zealanders.

Inject some awesome into June's chilly, long-shadowed, late afternoons by sipping one of these luscious lovelies...

Winter florals take on a dark, folkloric twist.

Soul food haven delivers - as long as you don't ask too many questions of the wait staff.

In an unassuming block of shops, it's a good-sized cafe, and that's even before you find the back room with three massive sharing tables.

A few words from actress Susan Sarandon.

John Hart talks to Craig Sisterson about the roller coaster road to publication of his latest thriller.

What a phenomenon James McNeish is. Literary fashions, figures and feuds parade past and all the while McNeish is working steadily and skilfully away.

OPINION: Megan Nicol Reed has had enough of making small talk with strangers who ask "How are you?"

Editor Michelle Hurley takes us through some of the highlights in tomorrow's Canvas magazine.

Peter Calder goes in search of the most expensive dish in Auckland.

In an era when most couples with kids both work, having one parent who's the sole breadwinner is a luxury ... and sometimes a burden.

When it comes to wine, it's eyepopping how a small increase in how much you spend, even just an extra $5 a bottle, will open up a whole new level of quality and all-round wow.

The latest luxury style tomes offer up plenty of inspiration.

A trip down memory lane finds the burgers still flipping - though with more choices.

Wise words about life from businessman Sir Michael Hill.

Greg Bruce and his wife Zanna spend 48 hours in the lap of luxury to ponder the power of money.

Most of us are guilty of confusing want with need, writes Megan Nicol Reed.

The Canvas Hot Dinner events give Canvas readers exclusive entry to the latest restaurant openings in Auckland.

Helen Robinson from the Auckland City mission talks social housing, money, and being with people.

Booking in is welcome at this newcomer serving a fine range of Mediterranean and middle Eastern fare.

Before you launch into any good wine, make sure you grab a decent glass and not those awful goblets you nicked from Cobb & Co in the 80s.

Update your active wear with these new-season deliveries.

You probably already knew "farang" is Thai for foreigner. You might not have known it's also Thai for guava.

A few words from actress, director and model Chloe Sevigny.

Cross-dressing British artist Grayson Perry talks to David Herkt about frocks, freedom, and the future of masculinity.

A few words with dancer Loughlan Prior.

Lizzie Marvelly is the musician who has finally found her voice. She talks to Kim Knight about being young, female and opinionated.