A new Whangarei bridge, modelled on the traditional Maori fish hook hei matua and crossing the Lower…

1. photos NZ Commercial Project Award Winners (32 photos)

A small Kiwi-designed bach has won a prestigious award at a ceremony dubbed the "Oscars of architecture" in New York.

1. Seagull design flies away with top award

The great thing about DIY is that you can make a project to suit or fit your own particular requirements. Here in Olivia's…

It's time to forage for mushrooms or grow your own. Autumn rain after a long, dry spell is the perfect time to start your…

1. Garden weeds pack nutritional punch

Monday’s a buzz with a weekly design fix writes Ben Crawford.

1. Kate puts kids first

A building whose rooftop has been compared to seagull excrement, a turban, a volcano or a meringue won the country's top…

1. Sweet dreams are made of this

The winners of the 2014 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

A water feature makes a pleasant focal point in the garden. Whether it's natural, formal or a mixture of both, a water feature…

1. Car Care: Take care of 'glue' that holds cars to the road

Say it with flowers. Simple, thoughtful ideas with plants will make her smile, although I'm pretty sure all your mother…

1. Koanga Institute's tour to save seeds

Classy gifts will make your mother’s day says Ben Crawford.

1. Design: Clarity rather than confusion

Mother's Day is next Sunday and if you're anything like me, you'll leave buying dear ol' mum her well-deserved gift until…

I think most of us can identify with trees as a source of fun in our childhood, whether as something to hide behind in a…

1. Scientist drills into sea riddle

Greig Morgan has given your wardrobe a facelift. Now for the shoe rack.

1. DIY: A place for your little things

Modernising your walk-in wardrobe with mirrored doors doesn't have to be expensive. Re-use and paint the old doors and hinges…

1. DIY: Drinks for six It's my round

Kiwis are renowned for their unadventurous spirit when it comes to colour. But we can't be blamed for…

A $1.5 million refurbishment one of the country's biggest office floors has begun. At just over half the size of a standard…

1. Luxury hotel tipped to raise the bar