LifestyleFake grass making a comebackFake grass, once considered a bit tacky, is making a kitschy comeback - popping up in backyards, apartment patios, commercial buildings, bars, schools and even inside some homes.27 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ buys Westie do-upA small fibre-cement-board do-up cottage on a large tree-lined site in the Waitakere Ranges has been bought for TVNZ's new DIY reality show, <i>Our First Home</i>.01 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleFancy Kiwi loos turn headsA Scottish-based Kiwi designer is flushed with excitement as her colourful and unique take on the humble toilet is turning heads in the UK.30 Oct 02:35 AM
BusinessDo lack of loos put off buyers?Auckland councillor Chris Darby says architecture at the 282-residence 16ha Waimahia Inlet special housing area left him cold and buyers were put off.15 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSmallest house in the world?A tiny house where residents have to climb on the kitchen units to reach a mezzanine bed is on the market in London.07 Sep 08:59 PM
BusinessSunset Strip loses landmarks in corporate makeoverCalifornia's Sunset Strip, known for its giant billboards, celebrity hot spots and rock clubs, is getting a makeover.25 Aug 02:55 AM
BusinessUrban expert rejects city compactionA French urban planning expert is in New Zealand this week, courtesy of think-tank the New Zealand Initiative.28 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ at the 2014 World Architecture FestivalSeven New Zealand buildings are shortlisted for awards in the World Architecture Festival in Singapore, held from October 1 to 3.10 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandWharf plan 'once in a lifetime' chanceWaterfront Auckland has been asked to “take the lead” to build two large buildings on Queens Wharf in exchange for upgrading the downtown ferry terminal.25 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandQueens Wharf bid buzz goes silentAmystery bid to build two large commercial buildings on Queens Wharf in exchange for upgrading the downtown ferry facilities appears to be dead in the water.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriven Aucklanders latch on to capital ideaA new lobby group is being formed to play a role in the development of the Auckland waterfront where public spaces are coming under pressure from private interests.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandToilet-in-kitchen flushed outA landlord tried to rent a North Shore studio which had the kitchen, bathroom and laundry in the same room.05 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleFrom drab to fab (+pics)A $1.3 million 110-year-old Ponsonby villa is getting a high-profile makeover in what the owner hopes could result in a $2 million-plus sale.17 May 07:00 PM
LifestyleHome makeover: Before and afterA $1.3 million 110-year-old Ponsonby villa is getting a high-profile makeover in what the owner hopes could result in a $2 million-plus sale.17 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleNZ's best commercial projectsA new Whangarei bridge, modelled on the traditional Maori fish hook hei matua and crossing the Lower Hatea River, has won the supreme New Zealand Commercial Projects Awards.16 May 07:00 PM
LifestylePhotos: 2014 Architecture award winnersThe winners of the 2014 New Zealand Architecture Awards.09 May 04:00 PM
ConstructionCity's new ship-shape lookShipping containers are being put to new uses in Auckland, as builders make inroads on two prominent city sites.28 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleBuild them and they will comeState houses seem to be everywhere and it's true - they are spread throughout the country, from Kaitaia to Bluff.11 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandOpening up island's top homesThe public will be able to step inside 10 of Waiheke Island's most exclusive homes during the Waiheke House Tour.27 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow green is my town?Jerome Partington, one of the people behind New Zealand’s most revolutionary building hopes the design will be a greenprint for more of the same countrywide, writes Alan Perrott.15 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland as you've never seen itDionne Christian gets a fascinating insight into our city's history.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's best architectureFive new commercial and residential projects each won double awards at last night's annual Institute of Architects' Auckland awards.16 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDr Ann Bartos & John Mauro: Learn from other citiesSeattle's an economic engine, a leader in sustainability and a hub for culture and creativity, writes Dr Ann Bartos and John Mauro. It could easily be Auckland.29 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleGallery: Architecture AwardsBeautifully designed architechture from the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards.24 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleCafe design into homesWhen Ben Crawford and sister Libby renovated the winning house in the first series of <i>The Block NZ</i>, one of the most distinctive features was the weatherboard wall in the living room.13 Apr 11:00 PM
