LifestyleSunday DIY: A box post hasteGreig Morgan tells how to make a letterbox the neighbours will envy.19 Nov 09:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: A brush with basilBasil is a herb with a bit of a history. Justin Newcombe delves into its past but also shares how to look after it in the present.19 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Pacific palisadesTaking inspiration from Maori fortifications, Justin Newcombe erects a staircase fence with a specifically Kiwi flavour.18 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleGetting a vertical garden off the groundWith space in our cities at a premium, it was only a matter of time before gardens went high density like buildings.16 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleThe life and soul of Geeling ChingConsummate hostess Geeling Ching shares what keeps her inspired in life.15 Nov 10:00 PM
LifestyleInteriors: Telling a storyAn Auckland couple moved north and have used second-hand finds and furnishings to help show the history of their kauri homestead.14 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleLearn ley of the landIf they grow among 'buddies', fruit trees produce more lavishly, says Meg Liptrot.13 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Herb about this one?Greig Morgan puts his green fingers to work constructing his own herb planter.12 Nov 11:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: You are my sunshineBright and cheerful sunflowers can bring a smile to anyone's face, writes Justin Newcombe.12 Nov 09:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Stepping it upCreating stairs in a bush setting is hard work but worth the graft, writes Justin Newcombe.11 Nov 09:00 PM
LifestylePaolo Rotondo's favourite thingsActor Paolo Rotondo talks Vespas, grown-up watches and TV sets.10 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleKeep those little green fingers growingChannel your child's natural love of plants into a productive garden.09 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleColouring-in your home The colours that you chose to paint your home create a certain mood. But how shades work in a room depends on their intensity and the way they're balanced.08 Nov 04:15 PM
LifestyleSorting out your soilMany problems in lawns and gardens can be easily rectified if the owner knows the condition of the soil. 08 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleInteriors: Pacing themselvesAn Auckland couple have used careful styling and decorating to make their home liveable while waiting to renovate.07 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleStep it upIt's the finer details which can add that extra edge to a garden, notes Meg Liptrot.06 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: StrawberriesStrawberries are fun to grow - easy, delicious and nutritious. 06 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleHaley Doreen's favourite thingsHaley Doreen has turned her passion for mid-century furniture into a livelihood.02 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleInteriors: Spur of the momentA chance discovery meant a fashion store owner could combine home and work.31 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleAngela Kelly's favourite thingsJeweller Angela Kelly loves objects that remind her of her past - and that of others.27 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleAt home: Embracing experiencesSydney interior design star Sibella Court's new book celebrates her love of travel and how it inspires her work.26 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleInteriors: Practise makes perfectMoving around the world, renovating many houses, has meant that one Auckland couple now have their home just the way they like it. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWe all say tomatoIt's that time again. Justin Newcombe talks us through planting tomatoes to get the best of them for endless summer sauces, snacks and salads.22 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleCamilla Andersen's favourite thingsGlobetrotting presenter Camilla Andersen tells <i>Viva</i> about her favourite things.20 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleInteriors: A state of requiring attentionAn Auckland couple fell in love with the ‘Kiwi-ness’ of a former state house but found it had flaws.17 Oct 02:00 AM
EconomyThere's more than one game in townThe battle for Auckland will continue long after the Cup fanfare is over, writes Bernard Orsman.16 Oct 08:30 PM
LifestyleLittle green fingersJustin Newcombe shares top tips on how to get the kids into gardening.15 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleThe back yard: All fun and gamesLooking back in time for entertainment ideas proves a hit with the kids, writes Justin Newcombe.14 Oct 09:00 PM