Meet the first novel by a Galway writer who blogs about life on a council estate under a name so forceful I can’t repeat it in a family newspaper. Meet also a terrific reading experience.

Perhaps one of the strangest stories of all the strange stories that filled the 21st century is how the small South Pacific nation of New Zealand tore itself apart in its quest to find a national flag.

Don’t mess around with “medium” this week. Thankfully you don’t need to be a bungy-jumping, cross-fitting, skydiving fanatic to show your appreciation of the extreme ...

Try a little drama with these neo-Victorian looks

Eight Point Two’s scored a coup with the addition of top chef Des Harris.

The service was welcoming, with a bit of banter to take the edge off the obvious fact that the 5-month-old cafe was empty.

He was the action hero who was cast into the Hollywood wilderness. Now 50, Keanu Reeves is ready for his comeback — with a whopping eight films underway. Robbie Collin meets him.

Our house renovations are taking a toll on our relationship, as my partner hasn’t got a clue what he is doing, and I just want the professionals in, but he refuses.

When embarking on a clothing cull there are many paths you can follow. There are those who will advocate a ruthlessness that borders on the psychotic. Others will apply logic of Spockian proportions to the exercise.

Learning lines, frumpy clothes, and getting naked … Kiwi fashion queen Denise L’Estrange-Corbet talks to Suzanne McFadden about her very revealing stage debut.

Your horoscope said something about taking a walk on the wild side this weekend, didn’t it? So here are three wines that will take your taste buds on a memorable trip.

A well-made statement coat does all the work for you.

A great platter sets a high bar at this new Orewa eatery.

On offer is a small selection of about half a dozen different, delectable sandwiches. There's also a selection of sweets from Meola Kitchen.

I have spent a fortune having long, acrylic nails put on, but cannot do anything with them, even type or do my job properly.

Nigerian author Ben Okri uncovers the dark side of Arcadia in his latest novel. Stephen Jewell chats to the writer.

Cabernet franc is the bridesmaid of the Bordeaux family. Everyone expects it to be there but sadly it never gets singled out for much attention.

Menswear influences get a laid-back update.

Restaurant brings a taste of Wellington to the north.

Corelli's has a great location on the corner of Rattray St and Devonport's main drag.

On a first date recently the guy kept going to the bathroom, as he said he suffers from “chronic diarrhoea” when nervous. When he left again, I ran out, was that wrong?

Carroll Du Chateau meets yoga devotees and looks at how the ancient practice has become a multibillion-dollar business.

Australian Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson wanted a role in just one Hollywood movie when she landed in LA — now she has more than a dozen to her credit, has a home in the ‘Hills’ and is chased by paparazzi, writes Leena Tailor.

I can't put a finger on the exact moment, but at some stage across the Anzac weekend to end all Anzac weekends, I went full poppy and suddenly realised that I was taking life far too seriously.

Today we remember our boys who faced an uphill battle of the worst kind 100 years ago. On our home shores back in 1915, young Josip Babich had just harvested his first crop of grapes …

Take a multifaceted approach to wearing colour this season in sumptuous jewel tones.

Some highlights in an otherwise disappointing performance gives a flicker of hope for the future.