Ben Crawford reveals he's a Francophile.

Auckland's property boom and renovation programmes such as The Block NZ have prompted a rush of DIY, but experts warn buyers not to get in over their heads.

Ben Crawford hides away for the weekend.

Greig Morgan's cool stand may have you thinking you've had one too many.

Ben Crawford gets to the bottom of good sit-upons.

Ben Crawford goes back to the building site to see what's in store this year.

Meg Liptrot has some items to add to your list of garden tasks.

Michele Corty brings Parisian style to Newmarket.

Go with your gut when it comes to buying art. Ben Crawford explains how.

Knowledge is power when it comes to buying art, finds Joanna Mathers.

Turn bathtime into restful relaxation, says Greig Morgan.

Decor themed on a past era works best in a palette limited to signature colours and ornamentation.

Make a point with brand values, says Ben Crawford.

Ben Crawford finds the best sites for all that's cool.

Revamp an old chair to give it a new lease on life, says Greig Morgan.

A little bit of this and that creates a profusion of colour and culture in a Northland home.

San Francisco's flea markets and thrift stores enchant Kiwi expat Ginny Fisher.

There's more to see here than the planes, says Ben Crawford.

Winter's dormant gardens have a stark beauty of their own, writes Meg Liptrot.

A courtyard is easy if you follow Greig Morgan's simple instructions.

Family photos, Foxywood shoes and a treasured china swan thrill Paula Perillo.

This lively, beautifully shot documentary is filmed almost entirely in this small community on the southern coast of Wellington. With music by local musician David Long, and full of the sea and garden-scapes that have informed Loyola’s life, Gardening with Soul uncovers a local legend and her community for the wider world.