Our Life

Antonia and Mike Radon farm pāua, sheep and cattle, grow pearls, host visitors and sell jewellery to tourists in Whekenui Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

Ready yourself for cosy winter evenings with this handy step-by-step guide

A good fire can be clean, if you get a few fundamentals right.

This fatigue is more than the sort we experience at the end of a demanding week.

Refashion three pre-loved T-shirts into shirt dress with this handy tutorial.

Guy Hilson can blame it on The Saint. The stylish and charming television character drove a sporty Volvo, so why shouldn't Guy?

A calculated guess by a doctor nearly two centuries ago continues to influence the world today.

An old railway carriage, named Primrose because of the flower’s association with love, renewal and optimism, has found a new home on a hillside overlooking the sea.

A used shipping container has travelled the equivalent of a trip to the moon and back, and is still tough enough to become a dream house.

Some people get socks for their birthday; the owner of this Model A Ford was gifted an automotive classic.

Water, water everywhere and far too much to drink…

For those struggling to drift off into slumberland, it's time to get back to basics.

Hundreds of old-school caravans have been restored and returned to the roads in recent years. Each reflects the personality of its owner in a kaleidoscope of ways — and is infinitely interesting for it.

One of the world’s largest one-day regatta fleets sets sail every Auckland Anniversary Day.

This macrame plant holder project is ideal for beginners - and your next rainy day.

A backcountry hut along the Forgotten World Highway lights up thanks to the sun.

Adding herbs and spices lift a dish's taste and can help improve your mood.

Perfume the air with heavenly scented floating candles while entertaining al fresco − and fend off bite-y bugs while you are at it.

The DIY straw bale home and food forest garden of Monika and Hermann Geister is their recipe for life, and a labour of love.

It’s loved by visitors to Arrowtown for its historic 1870s bones, but Stevenson’s Cottage is a portal to the halcyon days of this family’s 1980s youth.

A Dunedin designer’s beautiful bespoke garments incorporate wild pest fur. No wonder Central Otago’s plentiful rabbits steer well clear of Jane Avery’s tiny Earnscleugh holiday cabin.

His gallery is a Gypsy Caravan, he is possibly a gypsy himself, but Blair Somerville is far from lost in the world of fantastical art.

Life in Aotearoa is celebrated in a bach and matching tiny house on the Horowhenua coast.

Approaching a century old, the Iona lies high and dry on the eastern bank of the Whanganui River. Her working days may be behind her, but this beautiful fishing boat is far from washed up.

Seven years ago, David and Jennifer Rodrigue were townies, dreaming of the country. Today, they produce award-winning boutique cheeses and share their lives with a herd of happy princesses.

Light up your backyard with these glowing orbs of twine.

Burlington Village’s much-anticipated Pavilion combines a glamorous aesthetic with the hallmarks of every Qestral retirement facility.

It’s no secret plants contain potent compounds for good health and skincare. But this skin-loving ingredient, derived from a native shrub, has remained hush-hush until only recently.

Transforming an old, cold home into one with a much greener footprint is a slow but satisfying, cost-effective DIY project.

Beeswax wraps are a great alternative to clingwrap to cover food and keep it fresh. They can be made at home easily using wax chips, pine rosin and a few household tools.

Delivering positive health outcomes is a wider social issue and not one that can be solved by doctors alone.

These two houseplant devotees find calmness and joy from decorating their spaces with flora.

Turn an ordinary pot into a whimsical wonderland for fairies — children will love it.