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Corpse flower a Kiwi first
The blooming of Amorphophallus titanum in Auckland this week is an exciting first for New Zealand. Technically this "flower"…
Giant 'corpse flower' blooms
A giant flower that smells of rotting flesh has bloomed for the first time ever in New Zealand. The strange and unpredictable…
Rotting flesh flower to bloom
A giant flower smelling of rotting flesh could in Auckland this weekend, the first time the rare plant has opened in New…
Design: Lessons from 3 Wise Men
Ben Crawford finds wise design in a flagship menswear store.
Design & Garden
Design: Bunker down
Ben Crawford gets some tips from an expert about what to expect when you ask a designer to turn your…
Sunday gardening: Buddy up and reap the benefits
Everyone needs a companion or two and veges and fruit trees are no different. Monocultural crops (where only one plant species…
Sunday DIY: You're on the case
Greig Morgan says you will never blame your tools if they are well cared for.
Art in the park
From heavy bronze wings to delicately patterned parasols, Danielle Wright is spoiled for choice at Auckland Botanic Garden's…
Sunday gardening: Little time to twiddle green thumbs
The beauty of the cooler months is that almost everything in the garden stays as you left it. Not so…
My happy place: Margaret Phillips, garden designer
I have always been in awe of plants and aware of how they can have such a profound effect upon us. For me, the sheer joy…
Kiwi designer recognised at international competition
A New Zealand designer has been recognised in an international competition with his revolutionary exoskeleton which dispenses…
Sunday Gardening: Beyond single burst of glory
The first flush of spring is over and many of my bulbs have done their dash. The "Black Diamond" tulips had their brief…
Design: Interior fit for a Little King (+win)
Living’s design columnist Ben Crawford has been busy. Next week sees the launch of his new book, Built for Caffeine, which…
Top extreme kitchen gadgets
Having scoured the world for the cutting edge of kitchen tech, I've uncovered cooking gadgetry that…
Shelley Bridgeman: What luxurious room do you secretly covet?
What is the motivation for including multiple features like gyms, theatres, tennis courts and putting greens in high-end…
Sunday gardening: Record smashing pumpkins
Labour Weekend is traditionally the time to plant tomato seedlings, and it's also a great time to plant all those summer-lovin'…
Design: A bit of magic in the macabre
Ben Crawford is blown away by a Kiwi sculptor.
Sunday gardening: On the verge of greatness
I have to admit, my eyes shine at the idea of a little civil disobedience. Guerilla gardening in vacant lots - no harm in…
Design: Starship is my inspiration
Design & Garden Archives
Ben Crawford is impressed by the children's hospital's update, but there is more to be done.
Architecture
High skilled professions see premium pay rise
Those in high paid jobs are seeing their wages rise faster than others because of a lack of competition partly due to people…
Life & Style
'Mandela shirts' in high demand since leader's death
Pathe Ouedraogo can barely keep up with demand for his "Mandela shirts" since Nelson Mandela died.
Property
High-end house prices surging
More Property
House prices in Auckland's blue-ribbon suburbs are rising fast, latest Real Estate Institute figures…
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