New ZealandGoodbye to the rat raceFor Blenheim's Dave and Rachel Monk, selling their home and most of their possessions, along with jacking in their jobs and "suburban lifestyle" to live on the road on a sniff of an oily rag was a surprisingly easy decision.28 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleHomes of the year: Artistic decor plusOriginally published on June 16, this Westmere home combines quirky architecture with artistic decor to create the creative's dream house.27 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleCoping with the countdownOkay, woohoo! We're into the last shopping week before Christmas, but I'm not panicking, I've been pretty well organised this year. Online shopping is a marvellous thing.16 Dec 11:30 PM
LifestyleParty planner shares top tipsFormer international party planner Jonathan Rutherfurd Best shares his tips on how to throw a soiree to remember.13 Dec 02:15 AM
LifestyleChristmas is in the airIsaac Sinclair, Ecoya's New Zealand-raised, French-trained, Brazilian-resident perfumer, answers Viva's questions about home fragrance.11 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend Project: Setting the tableI'm keen to spend as much time outside as possible this summer. With the deck done, it is time to turn my attention to some furniture and the first port of call is a nice table. I could just buy one, but that would be cheating.09 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleInteriors: Back to frontRestrictions on what could be changed on their house, meant one Auckland family had to think outside the box on renovations.28 Oct 01:00 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Breaking up is hard for everyone to do"I would not be as chirpy as I am if I hadn't been going every week for the past three years to see a therapist," writes Deborah Hill Cone. That costs $180 an hour per week.14 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: The wonder of human evolution dawns on DadI didn't know it was possible to drive this slow. I crept home from the hospital at 30km/h, both hands tightly gripping the wheel, my eyes fixed on the road, writes Rodney Hide.06 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleSneak peek of the Auckland Home Show The Auckland Home Show kicks off tomorrow. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store.04 Sep 05:07 AM
OpinionGreg Dixon: In the neighbourhoodUpon moving house, Greg Dixon discovers what he didn't know he'd been missing.17 Jun 09:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Roses gentle on the noseA rose is a rose, as long as it has a pretty scent, says Simon Farrell.11 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleGardening: Under the apple treeSpace is a big hurdle when it comes to growing fruit trees in a city yard, says Justin Newcombe 31 Mar 04:50 AM
Small BusinessRetail store wars move onlineOutrage over the price of All Blacks jerseys was just the latest sign of how internet buying has changed the retail game, reports Karyn Scherer.13 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleIt's easy being greenSustainable living campaigner Janet Luke is spreading the word about how to be more eco-friendly in an urban environment16 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleAt home: Queen of organisedKristina Karlsson, owner of stationery store kikki.K, brings the best of Scandinavian order to her business and to her own life.28 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandResearchers uncover the nature of human kindnessA woman's compassion is largely due to the genes she inherits - but for men it comes from the environment.21 May 10:02 PM
New ZealandWhen doomsday forecasts go wrongUS preacher predicts apocalypse starting in New Zealand today but his track record looks shaky.20 May 05:30 PM
