WorldHow Trump aims to literally reshape Washington and the White HouseThe Rose Garden is now a patio with a sound system, picnic tables and umbrellas.28 Aug 03:19 AM
EntertainmentMarilyn Monroe's final home may face demolition amid legal battleOwners paid US$14.2m for the Brentwood property in 2023.28 Aug 01:52 AM
Travel newsGuide to quirky Turkmenistan: White cars, marble cities and moreA trip here is full of delightful quirks, strict rules and unforgettable moments.28 Aug 12:34 AM
TravelA cheap Europe trip does exist, if you visit these 7 citiesSave your euros in these lesser-visited spots. 27 Aug 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater undergoes renovationsThe American architect's multi-terraced masterpiece is a Unesco World Heritage site.26 Aug 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhangārei’s newest subdivision hits milestone with launch of first house sitesThe first house sites at Port Nikau are being marketed for under $400,000.21 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHistoric Swedish church completes 5km move for mine expansionLKAB discovered Europe's largest rare earth deposit near Kiruna mine.20 Aug 07:46 PM
RoyalsWhy Buckingham Palace was 'never loved' by the RoyalsBuckingham Palace is now seen as 'Monarchy HQ', not a royal home.19 Aug 10:59 PM
WorldHistoric Swedish church makes 5km journey to new homeTrailers with 220 wheels carry Sweden's most beautiful building to make way for a mine. 19 Aug 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyConstruction sector loses 16,000 jobs in two yearsNew report says the sector employed 310,000 people in 2024 but that has fallen to 294,000.19 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldParch marks: History uncovered during dry timesNY Times: They emerge when grass on buried ruins dries at a different rate to other areas.15 Aug 04:21 AM
TravelI've been to Seville 10 times. Here's why I'll keep going backA regular visitor shares what tourists should really do. 11 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA square deal as Art Deco Trust moves house in Napier'This is what it would be like if Louis Hay were building it today.'11 Aug 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism$130m luxury resort planned for QueenstownThe resort will feature 10 villas and a 10-bedroom presidential penthouse.11 Aug 02:24 AM
World23 indicted over collapse of under-construction Bangkok high-riseThe tower tumbled after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, killing 89 people in Bangkok.07 Aug 08:19 AM
EntertainmentWhy George Clarke's new TV series is the ultimate showcase for Kiwi architecture'It’s going to be one hell of an advert for New Zealand this series, I can tell you now.'02 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldTrump to build ballroom at White HouseConstruction starts in September, aiming for completion within Trump's term.31 Jul 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designersOPINION: Chris Bishop wants councils to stop trying to win design awards. But why? 29 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelWhat it's like sleeping in an ancient Korean hanok villageNathan Limm explores the rich history of Gyeongju.26 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandFrom an "act of vandalism" to cultural icon: Auckland Museum's extraordinary origin story A century ago, the foundation stone was laid for the city's most ambitious civic project.25 Jul 10:00 PM
TravelWhy Verona's open-air opera is a must-experience eventThe Arena di Verona hosts operas in a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre.25 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow a ‘Dirty 30’ post-quake building was transformed into a modern masterpiece The former Hunters and Collectors building has been transformed. 18 Jul 11:21 PM
TravelHere’s what it’s like inside Egypt’s new billion-dollar marvel Think Egypt is a place frozen in history? Think again. 12 Jul 07:36 PM
WorldMoulin Rouge windmill twirls again 14 months after accidentDancers performed the club's famed cancan in the street to mark the occasion.11 Jul 12:45 AM
TravelInside the world’s swankiest ski hotels Ultra-luxury ski hotels around the world, from Aspen to Aros.10 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Mansons begins Graham St project; free car with Westgate home; how’s Resido going?Two basement levels, nine storeys of offices: NZ's biggest new commercial project begins.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Property'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter03 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelLive octopus and martial arts classes: What South Korea is really like The destination is like no other place on Earth. 01 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouple must pay architect $33k for house sketches they didn’t like The pair weren't happy with the holiday home designs, so they refused to pay. 29 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bit of an overkill’: $2.3m toilets with light show that twinkles while you tinkleThe public toilet block turns into a rainbow 'light show' at night.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA man drove a car down Rome’s Spanish Steps. It didn't go wellThe driver was reported to authorities but tested negative for alcohol.19 Jun 08:00 PM
TravelParis local reveals the underrated neighbourhood you won’t see on Instagram This suburb is skipped in favour of flashier spots, but shouldn't be discounted.19 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.19 Jun 04:00 AM