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Grapefruit seem to be one of those contentious, love-it-or-loathe-it kind-of fruit. Here are some easy DIY ways to use up grapefruit that don’t involving eating them.

An eco-entrepreneur, who started making caps from curtain scraps, is trying to save the world from waste, one limited-edition hat at a time.

Replace single use plastic bags in the kitchen with these two easy-to-make origami paper bins.

A not-so-common species of beetle has been adored, stored and restored

A creative couple have established a gallery in their Dunedin home with everything for public view — even the art in the loo.

Marshall Napier knew nothing about cows before joining the Bellbird cast to play a Northland dairy farmer. She'll be right, he said.

Yes, you can cut down on plastic waste. All it takes is a little planning to change to more eco-friendly habits says the experts.

The race is on to get commuters out of their cars in favour of more sustainable ways of moving around.

Antibiotics were once touted as miracle cures. But their ongoing misuse may mean that even the most common operations won’t be available to future generations.

Just whip out your slow cooker.

Get crafty and DIY these crochet makeup remover wipes and  mini face cloths — pretty usable alternatives to disposables.

Backcountry Gisborne is full of surprises. Here’s an unexpected sight sweeping around a corner right now.

Add a touch of country charm to a kids' bedroom with this cute-as-a-button weekend project.

Ask anyone who’s had a Brazilian, Botox or felt the repeated sting of IPL, beauty treatments can hurt. But some are so transforming, it’s better to embrace than avoid.

Mooney’s Furriers in Dunedin can turn a home-caught possum or rabbit skin into a gorgeous soft furnishing.

Meet the innovators driving the push for products that last.

Kate Coughlan sees the Queen in a whole new light after watching the new Auckland Theatre Company production of The Audience.

A step-by-step guide to creating a pro-looking posy for Mum.

Mother’s Day is almost here (it’s this Sunday, May 12th) so get sorted with these fresh ideas for activities, gestures and gifts to show you care.

When was the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you can’t remember, it’s time to clean it, even if it has been a while since you last lit a fire.

If you want a stylish sign for outside your gate, or you’d like something chicken-inspired to hang in your home, you can download our free prints.

Tim Wilson’s father was so excited by his son’s first exhibition of landscape paintings he proudly predicted, ‘You know Tim, one day you’ll be getting $1000 each for your pictures.’ He wasn’t wrong.

These easy cat-shaped heat pads are purrfect for keeping warm in winter.

Grab the glitter and the glue for some easy crafting ahead of Easter.

With just a few straight lines, create a set of reusable bags from rescued fabrics.

Brooke and Maggie Noonan left jobs at Auckland Zoo to build an off-grid, eco-friendly house in the Far North. And they struck oil.

Each decade of their life together has taken a New Plymouth couple a step closer to the way they dreamed of living.

A creative and artistic grandmother’s blue-toned gift is one that keeps on giving.

Autumn is a season of plenty. Here’s how to store any leftover crop safely and mitigate against a spring shortage.

Evicted from their farm in Zimbabwe, a family’s fresh start in Havelock North has brought freedom, and an opportunity to pay it forward.

In Your Backyard: Living Lightly, is a guide to making small steps towards a lighter footprint.  We’ve compiled extra materials and videos here to help further your understanding of this exciting topic.

This trestle is ideal for a compact potting table or a base for a plant container.

A tiny house that includes upcycled parts of a state home is the first step towards sustainable living for an Auckland couple.

This award-winning Geraldine home may be 10 years old, but it's still way ahead of the average NZ house.