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'It's bomb proof': Herald readers on the appliances they'll never replace (including a 70-year-old mixer)
16+ hour, 37+ min ago (595+ words) Technology makes all our lives better, whether it's easy access to the internet and its infinite information, or advances in science and medicine improving our health and quality of life. But when it comes to household appliances, newer isn't always…...
Home Improvement child star arrested over probation breach
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (596+ words) Zachery Ty Bryan, who starred in the 90s sitcom Home Improvement, has been arrested for allegedly violating probation from a prior domestic violence conviction. The 44-year-old was taken into custody, along with his fiancee, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, in Oregon, United States,…...
Take an inside look at a new-build home that nails family-friendly living
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (708+ words) A new build in Sumner delivers a sophisticated family home complete with kid-friendly pool. When it comes to an ideal family-friendly layout, this new home in Sumner, Christchurch, ticks many boxes. The kitchen acts as a command centre of sorts,…...
‘It is a rich journey’: Farmer’s 30-year project inspires Kiwi home style
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (842+ words) M'hia farmer Malcolm Rough has commissioned a new book featuring New Zealand rustic homes after spending 30 years restoring his villa. Creating a comfortable and welcoming home isn't dependent on a big budget, writes the book's editor Kate Coughlan. Why do…...
Watch: Stair-climbing robovac, snore buds, other way-out gadgets at IFA
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (1154+ words) Robot vacuum cleaners have got better and better, but until now there's been one thing holding them back: Their Dalek-like inability to climb stairs. At the world's largest tech show, Internationale FunkAusstellung Berlin (aka IFA), a solution was demo'd: The…...
Opinion: When DIY goes wrong and costs go up
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (890+ words) Is it time for the Page household to tighten its financial belt? The latest cost of living crisis has reared its ugly head in our humble abode this week. So much so, in fact, my personal Minister of Finance has…...
Why Kiwis are hooked on the air fryer - and what they’re cooking
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (881+ words) Early air fryer content focused on simple swaps " such as fries, nuggets and other traditionally fried foods " but the new wave is more ambitious. Once seen as a novelty kitchen gadget, the air fryer is now a benchtop essential in…...
Judge slams building inspection reports after $500k leaky home case
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1048+ words) A judge has criticised the unregulated pre-purchase building inspection sector and "poor quality" of reports after awarding $500,000 in damages to a first-home buyer saddled with a rotting, leaky house. Justice Peter Andrew's decision says three separate pre-purchase reports were conducted…...
Couple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window dispute
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (814+ words) A couple who had debt collectors on their back following a disagreement with a window manufacturer were relieved to finally have a court rule in their favour. But that relief quickly turned to bewilderment when they read through the Disputes…...
Glenn Dwight: The Hamilton Fog Fence is an opportunity not to be mist
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (542+ words) The bra fence that waves underwire patriotism to passing motorists. The gumboot fence. The jandal fence. Fences that look like a recycling bin exploded. Each one more baffling and brilliant than the ... There's something about Kiwis and fences. We don't…...