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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.

Can you grow and process good alternatives to wheat flour? Homesteader Rebecca Stewart shares the results of her tests, using only homegrown and foraged ingredients.

Auckland’s Kawakawa Bay is home to a growing collection of notable classics.

Craft a pretty spring wreath from bendy stems.

Put your herbs on display with this pretty (and easy-to-make) three-tier planter.

When a rare Mustang, based in Florida, catches the eye of an Auckland woman, she moves heaven and earth to park up the pony at home.

We throw out a mountain of electronics each year, but new recycling technology could help build a circular economy for more sustainable gadgets.

Cook up a feast for family and friends, decorating the table with these flax placemats.

Surprises come in many forms in the newest, electrifying chapter for Lexus.

A Sport Waikato initiative is helping females of all ages to feel comfortable about their bodies and encouraging them to be active.

Trees are significant hazards on their own, but pair them with fire and you’ve got a potential disaster. Michael Van de Elzen and FMG’s Montana Kerr share their top tips to mitigate risks.

An intermediate-level crochet project that is as pretty as it is practical.

Mushroom enthusiast Alice Nicholls explores the mindset of a mushroom in her master's thesis titled 'How to Become a Mushroom'.

Should we eat animals? Many voices say food from plants is enough. So who is right? Dr Roderick Mulgan ponders the important questions.

Knowing your hardwoods from your softwoods makes a big difference.

One of New Zealand’s iconic high-country stations, the 22,000-hectare Haldon Station in the Mackenzie Country, stars in a new book tracing its history, owners, managers and staff.

Give Jack Frost the cold shoulder with this easy-to-make ‘hottie’ coat made from recycled materials.

Protect your table and benchtops from hot pots and pans with this colourful trivet. Time to felt up and get rolling!

There’s a new player in Wellington Harbour cruising alongside the familiar red tugboats and lumbering Interislander ferries.

Solar panels are the visible sign of an off-grid power system, but at its heart is a little box with a big job.

For two years, this couple traveled in a Jeep throughout the Americas, the length of Africa and into many of Europe’s far-flung corners — often facing great danger. But the lessons they learned together on the road will drive them into an exciting future.

Some of the biggest design trends are contemporary rustic and cottage décor, with fires being a key feature.

On the Rangitīkei stretch of SH1— from the Manawatū and southwest to Horowhenua’s Foxton — rivers, lakes, wetlands and beaches create a vibrant ecosystem well worth a visit.

Hūhana Lyndon, previously a vocal critic of the Ngātiwai Trust Board, is its new chief executive.

A retiree joins a global movement, lending a hand to build relationships — and neighbourhoods.

A natural phenomenon helped one Tasman woman shake off serious post-op complications and led to a thriving produce and floristry business involving an entire family.

This is how to light a clean fire, according to two Norwegian wood-burning experts.