New ZealandQueens Wharf design expectations too high, says designerThe Queens Wharf upgrade is a mismatch between expectation set up by the public and what can be reasonably achieved within the budget of $47 million, says one Auckland architect.04 Nov 12:19 AM
New ZealandBanks ready to scrap wharf plansAuckland City Mayor John Banks is considering canning the Queens Wharf upgrade03 Nov 10:50 PM
LifestyleThrough the agesThree houses from three time periods - Viva talks to the home-owners about why they chose their very different dwellings and how they went about making them their own.03 Nov 03:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Barry Copeland:</i> Back to drawing board for design to rival Sydney Opera03 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleBlinging up the kitchenHe's an award-winning designer but be warned, a kitchen created by Mal Corboy is not for the fainthearted.02 Nov 03:00 PM
ConstructionRobots park the cars in IronbankThe Ironbank is one of the country's first high-rise office blocks without air conditioning - but has robots parking cars.01 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandARC chief savages Queens Wharf contest 'flop'The Queens Wharf design contest is a flop, says Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee.29 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleHeritage focusA mixture of nature and products made from nature are central to artist Rona Osborne's work and home life.24 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleCanterbury Architecture Awards 2009Photos of this year's award-winning designs, announced last night.21 Oct 02:58 AM
LifestyleNostalgia rulesDesigner Celine Chapman loves all that reminds her of summers past.20 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleFits like a gloveAn Auckland publisher has created a relaxing haven from workday stress in a light-filled home which mixes modern and historic.20 Oct 12:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Ten favourite things,</i> Fine LinesJessica Peerless takes us on an artistic tour of the things that get her creative juices flowing.18 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleWinning constructionsFrom a seven-storey commercial building to a beach lodge wine cellar, the winners at last night's Auckland Architecture Awards reflected a sophisticated and intelligent approach to design 17 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleNelson Marlborough Architecture Awards 2009Winning designs from the 2009 Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards.15 Oct 12:18 AM
LifestyleA brotherly loveSam and Jeremy Galvin are the creative family force behind new label Descendant Denim.13 Oct 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateState of the art update for bankOne of New Zealand's most valuable art collections has been assembled in a room at the BNZ's new national headquarters in Auckland.13 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleIronbank a towering success with three awardsA new building criticised as looking like a pile of rusting containers scooped three architecture prizes last night.13 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland Architecture Awards 2009Photos of this year's award-winning designs.13 Oct 02:34 AM
LifestyleInteriors: Small but perfectly formedSeeking advice from a designer friend helped an Auckland woman create a homely feel in her compact Ponsonby house.12 Oct 03:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Ten favourite things:</i> Artfully doneArtist Richard Orjis takes us through what makes his world.11 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleWooed by the wow factorThe need to put down roots led a German couple to a Lyttelton cottage, complete with railway carriage.09 Oct 02:00 AM
LifestyleMonumental lossesOnce part of the bricks and mortar of Auckland's cityscape, a range of historic buildings are no more. Alan Perrott looks into their rise and fall.07 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleHaving the best of timesAntique dealer Meredith Lee has found the perfect home/work balance 04 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleFashion on showFashion Week may be over, but a new exhibition is set to celebrate some of our own key style influencers30 Sep 03:00 PM
OpinionWhat do you think should be done with Queens Wharf?Queens Wharf is back on the political agenda.29 Sep 08:16 PM
New ZealandChina entry in running for Queens Wharf designThe winner of the RWC 'party central' design contest will be announced in November.29 Sep 07:37 PM
LifestyleOpen homeAn Auckland couple created space in their art deco home by taking out walls.27 Sep 12:00 PM
Entertainment<i>TV Eye:</i> Grand while it lastedBe careful what you wish for. Grand Designs Historic Homes has been screening on weekdays on the Living Channel and on TV3 On Saturdays and Wednesdays25 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleA home to play inAn Auckland stylist has revamped a former shoe factory into a colourful playground24 Sep 04:00 PM
