Your Home and Garden

Happy hour starts here

Here’s your chance to transform your kitchen into a home cafe

A long lunch or backyard barbeque begins with a fridge that is functioning at its best.

Stylist and homewares store owner Ginamarie Riley shares her holiday traditions, old and new.

Elf on the Shelf is an entertaining way to count down to Christmas (and keep the kids behaving).

You may not realise the true value of these common op shop finds.

What's a Christmas feast without the snap of a cracker?

These faux but fabulous trees will last you for many more Christmases to come.

Built for small spaces, the Haier laundry appliances in Liam Messam’s Hamilton home almost make chore time a joy

We're raising the bar when it comes to hosting at home this summer, with a little help from Shark Ninja.

Jana is known for her simple yet delicious weeknight dinners. During the festive season, her suite of Haier kitchen appliances are put through its paces

Stumped for a gift? Try these thoughtful presents for the homebody in your life

Design and durability go hand in hand when setting up outdoor furniture.

Here's to an organised life for 2026!

The taste of summer, right in your backyard.

The Three Birds team converts a Californian bungalow into a Cali Cool family retreat

Bring a touch of Aotearoa to your backyard

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowers to grow, and for a good reason.

Cladding sets the tone for your house as well as protecting it from the elements.

Monday: Clothes Marie Kondo suggests starting with clothes, as they’re among the easiest and least sentimental categories. For the easy win, start by turfing anything that’s holey, stained, or stretched beyond wearing. Then split everything into categories, which makes it easier to see multiples (six pairs of jeans?). From here, you might be able to […]

Pick your decluttering path

The start of spring is the traditional time for a deep clean and reset. While the weekly run around with a Shark Steam Pickup 3-in-1 Steam Mop and spritz with a spray is more than adequate most of the time, there are forgotten parts of your home that never feel the touch of a sponge […]

Saving a crumbling Palmerston North villa was a labour of love for this pair of professional renovators who had a clear vision for their heritage home.

Because some messes need a little extra power

One couple’s Auckland home has everything they could ever want, including a ‘cyclone bunker’ and display space for their sizeable collections

Pet owners, here's your chance to win your new secret weapon against dirty paw prints and surprise spills

It's time to stop putting off these cleaning jobs

Whether you’re looking to sell now or later down the track, it pays to keep your home up-to-date

Get a head start on holiday cheer

Escaping to the south? Book these utterly unique, Instagram-worthy Dunedin accommodation picks.

A backyard trampoline is sure to put a spring in the whole family's step.

The Haier appliances in Liam Messam’s Hamilton home are making his life a little easier, with the help of the clever SmartHQ app

Giving your walls a fresh lick of paint? A flawless finish comes down to the groundwork 

Welcome warmer days with al fresco breakfasts, long lunches and lazy, sun-soaked evenings.

These are the plants to add to your garden to ensure plenty of flowers, fruit and veggies this season.

Easy, budget-friendly ways to refresh your home without hiring pros.

Popular paint colours come and go, but we’re betting that these four are here to stay.

Creating an impact can be as simple as painting a front door, or go big with an entire exterior refresh

Protect your garden in winter and prepare for spring with these tasks and expert tips.

Masterfully transformed, this contemporary country home has been opened up to new life.

The best kind of creepy crawlies to find in your garden

A Wellington home gets a dramatic update with an extension that has kerbside appeal

Here's your chance to win a time-saving gadget that vacuums, mops and cleans itself!

Have you used Resene paint at your place? You could win $5000

Content creator Skye Ross found the perfect Haier appliances to enhance her family’s life every day

A family opts for a maximalist home with interiors providing a spectacular show of lilac, green and yellow

Breathe easier with these top picks

Expert picks for a cosier home

What started out as a simple cosmetic renovation quickly snowballed into a full home makeover for Zoe and rugby league great Benji Marshall

The number one product on our winter essentials list

Win big and make life easier (and more fun)!

A mid-century Auckland home is reconfigured to make it more functional for a young family

Meet gardening content creator and Tui ambassador Poppy Prendergast

Connect with the laundry appliances that will enhance your life

Create a personal retreat where quality craftsmanship, attention to detail and unique touches define your space

Enter your details below and you are in the draw!

Fun, family-friendly Easter crafts for the holidays.

Slow cookers can help even the most novice home cooks whip up delicious meals at the touch of a button. But which one is best for your kitchen?

It's time to venture beyond beige

Clean, fresh and beautiful, white flowers are always a favourite

Visiting the gateway to the Southern Alps? Book the best Wānaka Airbnb accommodation today.

Villas for sale from across New Zealand that perfectly balance heritage charm with the comforts of modern living.

Red, red wine (homewares). 

Your gifted bouquet can last longer than you think, with these handy tips.

Do your towels still smell after a wash? Make your old towels feel fluffy and as fresh as new with two simple ingredients.

These easy-to-miss spots may have been left off, but we have the best tips to help you deep clean your home this season.

Spanish Colonial architecture, Leonard Cohen and Greece helped inspire this ranch-house makeover

Connect with the appliances that will enhance your home life

A laundry you'll look forward to spending time in? You better believe it.

Wax up your surfboard and head to Raglan - we've found the best accommodation for a weekend escape

Make your bathroom feel like new with these chic accessories.

Add elegant accents to your décor with this timeless shade.

You can enjoy your own bounty of homegrown vegetables by following this easy garden guide for what to harvest, plant and sow in March

Is north-facing really worthy of the reputation bestowed on it by real estate agents? From west to south, here's everything you need to know about house orientation.

It turns out, quite a few of us are failing when it comes to keeping our sheets clean.

Don't get caught out by a surprise visitor with these simple tricks to make your home always guest-ready.

Are you searching for a better night's sleep? Try a new pillow

A Valentine notwithstanding, spread the love at home.

The best kind of creepy crawlies to find in your garden

Biophilic design principles have been applied to a new garden at North Shore Hospital and can be applied to your own home too, says Ryan McQuerry

It's surprisingly easy and a great way to get kids interested in plants.

Press one of these butter dishes into service and you’ll wonder how you ever went without.

With its picturesque beaches and bustling CBD, fun for the whole family awaits in (and just outside of) Auckland

This timeless print never goes out of style.

Indulge in wishlist-worthy items at discounted prices

Greytown independent book store owner Millie Blackwell, of Mrs Blackwell’s Village Bookshop fame, shares some gardening picks.

A contemporary home on a Christchurch estuary provides its owner with an outlook that’s always changing

The Shark MessMaster vacuum is making Shelley Ferguson’s life easier

Over the past four months, we’ve asked readers to select the nation’s favourite interior products. Here’s what’s hot in kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom spaces.

Calling all weekend painters, decorators and upcyclers

Plan your dream room using our template and be in to win $2000 cash and $500 of Resene paint and wallpaper to make it happen

What to pack for a perfect day of grazing and relaxing

Yellow, orange, dark blue and even a burnished gold, these colourful front doors set a cheery tone before you step inside.

A gardening guru gives her top tips for growing your favourite summer fruit

Enter below for your chance to win!

Dr Michelle Dickinson has teamed up with floorcare leader Shark to revolutionise the way you clean

How you can use the delicious colour in your home.