New ZealandDavcon's Hastings home earns top honours at Central North Island awardsDavcon, Inspired Projects and Landmark Homes Hawke's Bay win at Master Builders Awards.15 Jul 12:29 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road TripOpinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure. 05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumProperty‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rulesPeter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.18 Jun 11:00 PM
LifestyleCleaning myths debunked: What you should and shouldn’t be doingAvoid these viral trends and outdated tips - there are better ways to clean. 16 Mar 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle32 ways to live happier at homeWe’ve rounded up some of our best advice on how to make your home more comfortable.10 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to helpPower bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.10 Mar 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list''Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'24 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandHomeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaintsThe family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.18 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleEight modern rules for being a better house guestYes, you still need to bring a gift. But how do you go about working from their home?16 Feb 02:30 AM
Lifestyle‘4pm until the cops arrive’: Man, 87, goes viral for party invitation'I didn’t expect any of this,' Doug Turner said. 'I certainly love getting letters.'15 Feb 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to bring order to chaos in your homeNew York Times: Professional organisers share their favourite helpful books.15 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe best way to vacuum, according to a nanotechnologistDr Michell Dickinson explains how to get the best results from your vacuum cleaner.13 Feb 02:00 AM
LifestyleThe complete guide to using bleach at homeYour guide to where it is safe to use bleach, and where it isn’t.08 Feb 01:54 AM
LifestyleShould you follow the ‘dry-clean only’ label on clothes?Expert advice on whether you can get away with giving your gear a quick wash instead.05 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleElectric vs basic toothbrush: Which is better?'Just because it's electrical doesn't mean it's magic.'03 Feb 12:25 AM
LifestyleWhat's the best way to clean your oven?Viral hacks, self-cleaning, harsh chemicals – do any of them actually work?22 Jan 01:30 AM
LifestyleSome DIY jobs everyone should be able to do themselvesA survey recently revealed 30% of Gen Z-ers can’t identify a screwdriver.19 Jan 03:24 AM
LifestyleWhat is a ‘snoring room’ and could it save your marriage?A secondary bedroom could be the key to a happy marriage – here’s how to create one.16 Jan 11:32 PM
New ZealandTerraced house hellfire: New builds in Akl overheating due to poor designConstruction experts say overheating is difficult to mitigate once a house is built. 16 Jan 08:26 PM
OpinionHow I host overnight guests at Christmas (without the stress)The Telegraph’s Debora Robertson shares her advice for how to handle it.20 Dec 12:08 AM
LifestyleIs it ever okay to drop by unannounced?'I would be angry if someone just rocked up to my house.'19 Dec 01:49 AM
LifestyleCrime scene cleaner spills on worst clean up everFrom bloody crime scenes to meth labs, how does she handle it and what can we learn?16 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleYour bathroom exhaust fan is filled with dirt - here’s how to clean itPay attention to when it starts to sound and no longer keeps the mirror from fogging up.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a couple turned an abandoned public pool into their award-winning dream home“It was basically ruined." 29 Nov 10:54 PM
PoliticsHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits of the Healthy Homes InitiativeHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits derived from the Healthy Homes Initiative, which has led to fewer hospitalisations and better school attendance.Watch29 Nov 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBig blue wants people: 400 Ikea staff needed next year'We need a big team due to the way we will run operations in New Zealand'.26 Nov 11:16 PM
