Sinking into the bath debate: Should it be freestanding or built in?

Soaking in a hot bath is often equated with good mental and physical health. But should you be sinking into a freestanding tub or a built-in one?

THE LOOK

Audrey Bauer of Apartment Therapy says there's no getting around it, "free standing baths are beautiful". As a stand-alone piece in the bathroom, freestanding tubs make a very strong visual statement and are often viewed as a sculptural piece. 

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How small Australian family business Jack N' Jill went global

Getting your kids to brush their teeth is a common problem for parents but not many turn it into a business that sells worldwide and turns over A$8 million (NZ$8.45 million) a year

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Company ordered to pay former staff member compensation after text dismissal

An Auckland home stager has been awarded more than $15,000 after she was fired by her boss via text.

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Cotter House passed in at auction, but under negotiation

One of Remuera's most notable homes was passed in at auction last night, but negotiations with interested parties are continuing today, says listing agent Leila MacDonald of Barfoot & Thompson in Remuera, who is not divulging figures.

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Canadian builds a bower bird love nest to 'woo and wow' a mate

The team behind the design of this amazing house on the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, says the design was inspired by the bower bird. These birds are renowned for their unique courtship behaviour – the male builds an elaborate structure in an attempt to attract a mate.

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Inside Ben Stiller's luxurious New York apartment

Hollywood actor Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor have just bought a stunning new US$15.3m (NZ $21m) luxurious apartment overlooking New York's Hudson River.

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My and My Garden: We visit Ramarama's magnolia man Ian Baldick

Ian Baldick is a man who loves magnolias, but the magnitude of his magnolia mania only really becomes clear when you see the 300 trees on his Ramarama property all in bloom at once around now every year.

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