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All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
Inside the artistic world of Carin Wilson’s coastal sanctuary
Pukeruru’s architecture reflects a Māori way of experiencing space as breathing.
First look inside $120m Catalina Bay Apartments
Residents start moving next month into the new twin-block waterfront residences. Video / Jason Oxenham
From the regional to the world stage: Waikato building projects in for global honours
The nomination comes after their success at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.
NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.
'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Prof Deidre Brown wins Institute of Architects' gold medal
'She continues to make an astounding contribution to architecture in Aotearoa." - NZIA
'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
Can retail bounce back from off-Broadway tragedies?
Barkers snatches victory from jaws of defeat, main street blues pondered.
Top Kiwi architect Marshall Cook dies
'There’s not enough time to say all that needs to be said about Marsh.'
Local Focus: Shrink-wrap solution gives builders head start at level 3
Local construction firms ready to follow new guidelines. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Freaked us out': Sky Tower glass floor 'shattered' under tourists
A group of tourists had the fright of their lives earlier today.
Why you should never build kitset furniture in front of your kids
COMMENT: I wanted to be Cool Mum and let the kids help. What a mistake that was.
Plans Meghan and Harry want kept secret
Royals going to great lengths to keep details of their 'delicate' move from the public.
Five 'on trend' homeware items on their way out
Got a white-on-white room accented with inspirational quotes and pink flamingos?
Thousands queue to look inside The Block NZ homes
Thousands of people lined up to see The Block NZ houses today.
Kiwi's ingenious hack cuts power bills down
Their DIY solar panel saved them hundreds of dollars. Now they've gone global.
Stunning homes win big at design awards
Character homes and angular new builds impress judges at design awards.
Inside $360m mansion: Lolly room, cinema, bowling alley
Feast your eyes on the Bel Air mansion where the budget was: there is no budget.
House of the Year judge: Signs your home is on trend
House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Simple trick adds thousands to a home's value
This colour will sell your home faster and for a higher price claims an interior designer.
Son surprises mum by gifting her a home
This is the incredible moment a son surprised his mother with a brand new home.
Kiwi builds dream home for under $150k
She quit her job at Bunnings and built her dream home with a clever minimalist approach.
This Trump Troll doll is NSFW
With tiny appendages and a bouffant 'do, an artist has created a Troll doll of Donald Trump that is definitely NSFW.
Block winner's 10 tips for renovation
The Block winner Ben Crawford and his wife bought a plot of land on the outskirts of Auckland. He reveals what the couple learned from their Grand Design.
Spot what's wrong with this house
There's something not quite right with this house, and it's sure to infuriate whoever buys it.