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Music's inspiration in the fashion world
We ask four local creatives how music influences and inspires their lives.
Sounds and styles of the fab five
As the Vodafone NZ Music Awards approach on November 1, we look at the varying faces - and styles - of local music, from dream pop to opera.
Head home for a magic carpet ride
Kilim sellers Pip Maxwell and Lisa Reid share their aesthetic tastes.
How to cook asparagus (+recipes)
Asparagus is springing up in the shops, heralding warmer sunnier days ahead.
Mana Dave: A New Zealand lock-star
The three-time Hairdresser of the Year will open a new business in Newmarket this week then at the end of the month he is off to Spain to represent New Zealand.
The best spring flavours (+recipes)
Fresh, flavourful, health-giving ingredients will add some pep to your step.
Review: Kazuya restaurant, Symonds St
European food with Japanese inspiration is a near-perfect match.
The gift of storytelling
A familiar face on our screens, actor/director Rachel House gives us a peek into her home.
Review: Coco's Cantina, Karangahape Rd
Graciously accepting an error indicates a professional attitude.
Sipping from a time capsule
A special wine tasting allows a rare sampling of vintages gone by.
Brunch with flair (+recipes)
Try a tasty loaf and swap bacon for seafood for a creative change.
Winning formula for living inside the box
The guys at Box Living have done what others before have tried and failed - designed a kitset home that delivers on all levels.
Chinese cooking with Kylie Kwong
Celebrated chef Kylie Kwong says one of the things she loves most about Chinese cooking is that you can achieve stunning results using the simplest of ingredients.
Eco chic at London Fashion Week
Can ethics and glamour co-exist? Lisa Strathdee explores the sustainable side of London Fashion Week.
Art of home display
Sydney interior design guru Sibella Court shares her eclectic sensibilities.
The secret to beauty comes with age
A positive self-image helps take the angst out of ageing.