Into the sunset
Into the sunset
A once peerless name in Dunedin retailing will soon ride off into the sunset. Kim Dungey looks back at the colourful history of Arthur Barnett.
Kim Dungey
Restoration work on a major scale
Restoration work on a major scale
After a year of planning and two months of work, the refurbished music room at Larnach Castle recently reopened to the public. Kim Dungey looks inside.
Technically advanced
Technically advanced
As the Otago Daily Times prepares to celebrate this year's Class Act awards next week, Kim Dungey catches up with some former recipients and finds their lives are seamlessly integrated with the digital universe.
Hooper houses still impress
Hooper houses still impress
Basil Hooper was a leading figure in the New Zealand Arts and Crafts movement. Kim Dungey visits one of the first homes he designed in Dunedin.
Kevin's collected works
Kevin's collected works
As the gavel falls on his 12-year career in the auction business, Kevin Hayward gives Kim Dungey a tour of his own favourite pieces and offers practical advice for would-be collectors.
Make your mark, with permission
Make your mark, with permission
Retaining your own personal style when renting can be achieved, reports Kim Dungey.
A rising sense of panic
A rising sense of panic
Nobody likes to be sick or to be near someone who is about to throw up. But for some people, vomiting is so terrifying, it causes intense panic. Kim Dungey reports.
High anxiety
High anxiety
Worrying appropriately about real concerns helps keep us safe, but too much fear can ruin people's lives. Kim Dungey investigates.
Playing detective
Playing detective
Fancy playing detective and tracing the history of your home? Kim Dungey tells you where to look for clues.
Dream home at last
Dream home at last
Travelling the world, having a family and building his own house were always on Warren Cullen's bucket list. As Kim Dungey reports, he's now ticked off all three.
Up from the ashes
Up from the ashes
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, a former warehouse and ballet school that was badly damaged by fire six years ago is getting a new lease on life, writes Kim Dungey.
Hot topic
Hot topic
In her new book, award-winning Dunedin author Rachel Stedman plays with the idea of where technology might take us. Kim Dungey reports.
Back to the future
Back to the future
A Canterbury couple displaced by earthquakes have created a vintage vibe in a former church. Kim Dungey reports.
Eye of the beholder
Eye of the beholder
Collecting art can be confusing, even intimidating, so where do you start? Kim Dungey reports.
Words of love
Words of love
After her daughter, Sophie, was murdered by a former boyfriend, Lesley Elliott made it her mission to help others avoid abusive relationships.
Shanghai Style
Shanghai Style
All eyes were on the catwalk recently as seven Otago Polytechnic fashion students showed their finest garments at Shanghai Fashion Week.
Following their passions
Following their passions
Former recipients of the Otago Daily Times Class Act awards are making names for themselves in the arts. We talk to six of the best.
In the zone for action-packed day
In the zone for action-packed day
A former hairdresser and meat packer has just won the country's top kitchen design award for the second time in four years. Kim Dungey reports.
A handy reputation
A handy reputation
Traditionally, New Zealanders have done their own home improvements rather than spend money on tradesmen. But are we still a nation of do-it-yourselfers? Kim Dungey looks at the changing face of DIY.
DIY - It's all online
DIY - It's all online
When Steven Loughrey wanted to tile his bathroom, he turned to YouTube.