Our Life

Welcome to the brave new world of perpetual pandemics.

A Tītahi Bay start-up is bringing sustainable toothpaste to the masses, cancelling out plastic tubes in the process.

Tiny forest plantings are gaining international momentum and being promoted by one of the country’s most enduring eco-warriors.

Crafting comes before housework in the dictionary, says this committed crafter

This easy DIY bunting brightens up any room. It's fit for any King's coronation celebrations you may have coming up.

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.

Meet our School Leaders 2023

Our annual education special once again is designed to bring you a unique insight into those leading some of our most prestigious schools and the visions they have for their school community in the year ahead.

Predicting the Future in a Changing World

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in recent years, it’s that you never know what’s around the corner – the latest example being the weather events in the North Island. Nathan Miglani, Managing Director and Head of Lending at NZ Mortgages , discusses what lies ahead for the housing market.

Are You Pricing Your House Right?

Real Estate agent and local property expert Keith MacDonald shares an insight into the pricing process to ensure we are getting it right.

Nourished by Nature – Ocean and Green

Ocean & Green founder Daneen Morgan educates us on the natural benefits of marine nutrition, helping us to optimise our health, vitality and radiance.

Kid’s Reading Corner Apr/May

Sara Shand from Emma's at Oxford is in the hot seat - sharing her top picks for kids’ and young adult titles. Happy reading!

What’s Hot – Trends with Resene

Resene Canterbury Design Advocate Brooke Calvert guides us through the must-have hues for the year ahead.

On The Shelf – Apr/May 2023

As the cooler months settle in we have some hot new reads to keep you entertained! Reviews by Norma Geddes, Julie McGrath, Belinda O’Keefe and Lucinda Diack. Happy Reading!

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.