LifestyleAuckland as you've never seen itDionne Christian gets a fascinating insight into our city's history.24 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleMichele Hewitson interview: Nat CheshireOn Friday night Nat Cheshire won two gold pins in the spatial discipline of the Best Design Awards.11 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: Architects' cleverness needs to be accessible04 Oct 07:52 PM
TravelGreece: Splendour among the ruins<i>Herald</i> cartoonist Rod Emmerson experiences the jewel in the crown of a luxury Azamara Club Cruise through the Greek Isles and Turkish Coast, in the ruins of Ephesus.18 Sep 03:00 AM
BusinessEco-comfort in tiny bush bachAuckland's Jessop Architects has developed plans for passive houses with extremely low energy consumption.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandVote saves Christchurch Town HallThe earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been saved after city councillors unanimously voted in favour of a $127.5 million full restoration plan today.29 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandHall restoration plan 'a masterpiece'A restoration plan to save the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been hailed as a "masterpiece" by the internationally acclaimed building's architect.28 Aug 05:32 AM
EntertainmentWho will win The Block?Ben Crawford goes back to the building site to see what's in store this year.17 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandBest house in Auckland namedThe creative juices must have been flowing when a fruit drink magnate's celebrated new house was on the drawing board.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionNZ buildings in running for top awardA giraffe house, art gallery, Grey Lynn shops and apartment building are in the running for a top international architectural award.22 Jul 05:30 PM
PropertySeaside houses scoop architectural awardsNew houses built in seaside areas north of Auckland scooped two architectural awards last night.19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: Coronation Hall lends itself to the cutting edgeThere's a tantalising connection between Jazz Age performance legend Josephine Baker and the Old Folks Ass.12 Jul 10:00 PM
TourismDunedin hotel compromise on offerThe woman behind a controversial $100 million waterfront hotel bid in Dunedin says she will compromise to secure a deal with the Dunedin City Council.27 Jun 09:47 PM
LifestyleThe house that friendship builtPaterson parlayed a childhood passion into a successful career, and the awards just keep on coming.26 Jun 12:30 AM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel bid off to courtThe company bidding to build a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin is taking its fight to the Environment Court.25 Jun 10:30 PM
LifestyleGlamuzina Paterson Architects' award-winning housesChildhood friends Dominic Glamuzina and Aaron Paterson, of Glamuzina Paterson Architects, were hailed as "emerging talent" when two of the four award-winning projects in the Housing category of the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards were theirs. 25 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandImperial makeoverIt's a $15 million renovation, an award-winning heritage vision and a blueprint for urban renewal in downtown Auckland. And judging from the all-day crowds, it's still the place to be seen drinking coffee.07 Jun 05:30 PM
TourismDunedin's hotel tower plan rejectedControversial plans for a $100 million 27-level Dunedin hotel have been knocked back.04 Jun 09:45 PM
LifestyleArtist Carin Wilson's hiltop studioA spiritual home is slowly taking shape on a Northland coastal block in the hands of a Maori sculptor and his wife.29 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleGallery: Architecture AwardsBeautifully designed architechture from the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBach and back street among top awardsA firm of Auckland architects behind a building restoration which revitalised part of Queen St scooped the country's premier architectural award last night.24 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentThis place we call homeThe Auckland Triennial, which opens next month, brings together a host of local and international artists responding to what it is like to live here.26 Apr 10:18 PM
PropertyLucky at work: Designers give award winning comfort to Kiwi staffIf you work for ASB and you are in Takapuna's Sovereign House, Albany's C:Drive or are about to move into ASB North Wharf at Wynyard Quarter, then lucky you.05 Apr 04:30 PM
LifestyleWhat architecture students are dreaming of (+pics)A student architecture competition includes a plan for Christchurch Cathedral to be "reconstructed"and its roof line again made visible.04 Apr 04:30 PM
BusinessJessop Architects' Coolhouse designAuckland's Jessop Architects has developed plans for passive houses with extremely low energy consumption.08 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandQuake proposal fans heritage fearGiving building owners 10 years to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings would amount to an "execution order" for many heritage buildings, says the Auckland Council.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Tsow: Skyscraper was ahead of its timeRumblings about the possible demolition of the Auckland Civic Administration structure at 1 Greys Ave have led me to investigate this interesting building, writes David Tsow.31 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessImagination seems the only limit for linersA weekly feature by Grant Bradley looks at what's happening in the travel industry and what it means for consumers.22 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleHomes of the year: Artistic decor plusOriginally published on June 16, this Westmere home combines quirky architecture with artistic decor to create the creative's dream house.27 Dec 04:30 PM