Innovation

One old man and a pile of cow dung

Kiwi gardener Peter Proctor never expected to spend his seventies in India, transforming the country’s farming practices while being fêted like a rock star. Barbara Sumner

Too flash to flush

Why does my toilet paper have dolphins on it? Why does my toilet paper have dolphins on it? Plus: What to do with ‘compostable’ plastic Why

Live well, spend less

Destitute Gourmet Sophie Grey has been living on less for over a decade. Sarah Heeringa talks with the penny-pinching genius whose time has come Lately every

30 ways to save water

Thirty ways to save water right now, next week, and when you’ve got the cash. 1 Check for leaks. One dripping tap that fills an egg

Beginner’s guide to glamping

Summer’s on its way and you’re in the mood for and adventure. Does the idea of regular camping leave you cold? Check out the luxury trend

Kicking nits naturally

Parents know them only too well: headlice. They spread quickly through schools, but that doesn’t mean adults don’t get them either. Miyuki McGuffie found herself unfortunately

The water’s lovely

Natural pools do away with chlorine, using just plants and pebbles to create a freshwater lakeside retreat in your back garden. Come on in, says Andy

10 reasons to buy an electric car

New Zealand’s first mainstream electric car As Mitsubishi shapes up to release its electric iMiEV in New Zealand, Chris Keall runs through the reasons for leaving

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