Designer Simon James and his favourite weekend spots.

1. New Zealand design's French Connection

Central city hotel offers an adventure in exceptional cuisine in an atmosphere designed for comfort…

1. Review: Buenos Aires, Herne Bay (2 comments)

With the news that researchers believe they have discovered a compound that could revolutionise the treatments of addiction…

1. E-cigarettes could get kids hooked on smoking - study

The ethos at Ethos is healthy living. It's part of East/West Organics, which runs a natural food superstore selling organic…

1. Brunch: Sidewalk, Mt Albert

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco announced they are expecting their first child, who will be heir to the…

Danielle Wright discovers clubs happy to welcome you in out of the cold.

1. Ocean keeps the secret of missing yacht

Growing up on navy bases, Laini Taylor always wanted to write. She tells David Larsen about the blue-haired girl with an…

1. Book review: Bark

Una has lung cancer, and just days to live. "I have friends and family ... I have money.

1. Book review: A Fairy Tale

I know I'm not the only parent to stand for ages in the cereal aisle of the supermarket looking for a healthy breakfast…

1. Wendyl wants to know: Too much sugar, so this one's staying on the shelf

Katy Perry's Roar and the Diana Ross classic Ain't No Mountain High Enough are the most popular songs women choose to…

1. Is motherhood 'contagious'?

A new Kiwi website is helping people take a leap of faith to connect with their neighbours.

1. App seeks to connect neighbours

Sleeping with too much light in the room increases the risk of obesity in women, research has shown.

1. Obesity epidemic reaching crisis levels