Beauty on a budget
Beauty on a budget
This modest new build proves that less is more. Kim Dungey reports.
Kim Dungey
In harmony with the land
In harmony with the land
An augmented cottage above Blueskin Bay stands as testament to a determined DIY ethic, writes Kim Dungey.
Space and textures in large Outram home
Space and textures in large Outram home
This stylish and practical home was the perfect fit for a young Outram family. Kim Dungey reports.
Modern mountain makeover
Modern mountain makeover
A small chalet-style house gets a modern makeover. Kim Dungey reports.
Living tiny and living well
Living tiny, living well
Imagine living in an area smaller than an accessible parking space. Kim Dungey talks to a couple who are enjoying the experience.
Lens on 1860s Dunedin
Lens on 1860s Dunedin
Henry Frith’s photos from 150 years ago show a very different Dunedin to today. Kim Dungey reports.
Right spot, right time
Right spot, right time
Creating this unconventional holiday home was a team effort involving family and friends. Kim Dungey reports.
Site constraints breed creativity
Site constraints breed creativity
A cross-shaped house on a steep section in St Clair is the answer to the homeowners’ prayers. Kim Dungey reports.
Ageing Dunedin gem returned to splendour
Ageing Dunedin gem returned to splendour
Transforming a century-old brick building into modern accommodation has been a mammoth undertaking for a couple who studied in Dunedin in the 1980s. Kim Dungey reports.
Old glass preserved and new designed to blend
Old glass preserved and new designed to blend
The original entrance windows either side of the front door in Dunedin’s Henton House are well-preserved examples of early leadlights made with mouthblown glass.
Four plays will take the stage
Four plays will take the stage
Four short plays are to get their moment on stage, despite Fortune's closing, writes Kim Dungey.
Acting with the magic of movement
Acting with the magic of movement
Lies, secrets and hidden agendas; that's always where drama starts, either on the stage or in real life, says actor Amanda Billing.
Girls can do anything
Girls can do anything
Barbara Else's new storybook for girls has a powerful message - and there's not a shred of pink in sight. Kim Dungey reports.
An ornate home of history
An ornate home of history
This Dunedin home oozes traditional craftmanship, as Kim Dungey reports.
A gentler approach
A gentler approach
Horses were Louisa Andrew's escape during an abusive childhood, and as she got older, they gave her back her confidence. "I have much to thank them for, "she tells Kim Dungey.
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.