A matter of communication A matter of communication Like horse expert Louisa Andrew, behaviour veterinarian Rachael Stratton does not use the terms dog whisperer or horse whisperer.
Keeping your marbles Keeping your marbles This week is Brain Awareness Week. Kim Dungey looks at lifestyle choices that could help us keep all of our marbles.
Beach suburb fairy-tale villa Beach suburb fairy-tale villa It was love at first sight for the owner of this Dunedin house. Kim Dungey reports.
Life’s a beach Life’s a beach This Karitane house makes the most of its incredible location. Kim Dungey reports.
The next big things The next big things The inventive spark is burning bright at Otago Polytechnic as design students work on the next big invention, writes Kim Dungey.
Old-style but with a modern twist Old-style but with a modern twist A young Southland family built a sense of history into their new home. Kim Dungey reports.
Turning heads Turning heads A barn-red home framed in black is sparking interest in East Taieri. Kim Dungey reports.
Keeping it in the family Keeping it in the family This building project was all about keeping it in the family, writes Kim Dungey.
Maximising the view Maximising the view ‘‘Don’t let the house get in the way of the view.’’ That plea from the owners drove the design of this luxurious holiday home. Kim Dungey reports.
Grey Walls springs surprises Grey Walls springs surprises A leading architect designed this house for his family in the 1920s. Now a new generation is discovering its appeal. Kim Dungey reports.
Steam powered passion Steam powered passion Steampunk maker James Bryan combines ‘‘do-it-yourself’’ creativity with Victorian views of the future. Kim Dungey reports.
House of worship House of worship A Dunedin family tells Kim Dungey about life in a converted Victorian church.
Wild at heart Wild at heart Max Quinn has spent half a century telling stories, many of them gathered at the ends of the earth, Kim Dungey reports.
Inner space Inner space A compact house near Queenstown is full of interesting angles. Kim Dungey reports.
Sustainable hammock a winner Sustainable hammock a winner Otago Polytechnic design student Jeremy Metherell is doing his bit for anyone who has ever tipped out of a hammock.
Making a positive contribution Making a positive contribution Jerome Partington wants New Zealanders building their own homes to shift their thinking from compliance to "doing good". He talks to Kim Dungey.
The ultimate holiday house The ultimate holiday house This Wanaka holiday home was designed to cater for extended family and friends. Kim Dungey reports.
Back to basics Back to basics There’s a landline buried somewhere near Richard Naish’s holiday home but no plans to connect it. Kim Dungey reports.
Globe’s over-the-top play all about fun Globe’s over-the-top play all about fun A tale of young love and ludicrous deception, Charley’s Aunt is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining farces written. Kim Dungey looks at the Globe Theatre’s end-of-year production.