Treating scars or learning to live with them is an individual choice. Scars can be a beautiful thing, as a friend once reminded me after heart surgery. Initially she’d been distressed by her “ugly” scars but her boyfriend assured her he found them beautiful because they
Illustration by Bridget Daulby When couples split, sometimes the reason they cite is “We want different things in life”. Of course, this could be related to specifics, like disagreeing about having children. However, there’s one key way people differ in the life they want. Three types of lives Research
In the last month, Google Trends has shown sustained spikes for “immunity boosters.” Little wonder, given the current climate. But Lisa Walker (nee Grey), leading health specialist at BePure, is wary of the term ‘boost’. She says what we should be striving for is balance. “Human immunity
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will take place this year in July and August in 13 towns and cities. New Zealand Film Festival Trust chair Catherine Fitzgerald said the film festival is delighted to confirm it will be going ahead in 2022 after carefully
Forget what’s trending on Twitter or what’s viral on tik tok – the most fascinating trends for the upcoming season are happening in supermarket aisles across New Zealand. Hannah Gilbert, accredited dietitian and Director of Culinary Innovation and Operations at HelloFresh, says you’re not alone with
Winetopia presented by Singapore Airlines, New Zealand’s biggest celebration of wine, and undoubtedly the most extravagant, eclectic, and delicious wine event in NZ, is heading to New Zealand’s three largest cities (Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch), this winter. Each Winetopia event will feature up to 60 leading wineries in each
So far the 2020’s haven’t exactly lived up to expectation… A pandemic, divisive politics, lockdowns, the rising cost of living, fires, floods, and now a war. It’s enough to slick a sweat on anyone’s palms and get those stress hormones soaring. Whether our stress is mental,
Boundaries are often thought of as something abrupt or harsh, or maybe a thing that must be said out loud, or that by implementing boundaries it means we are saying we don’t like or care about someone. When you consider boundaries in this way, it
An exciting new way to experience train travel from Tāmaki Makaurau to Ruapehu kicks off next month with Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The 3-days, 2 nights Discover Ruapehu Rail Tours invites travellers to find beauty, discover adventure and immerse in heritage while experiencing the charm and spectacular
Two talented young musicians’ stunning debut performances with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra can now be enjoyed online from 18 March. Pianist Benjamin Carter (Wellington College) and cellist Ingrid Kosaka (Christchurch Girls’ High School) performed with the NZSO as part of NZSO Young Artists Showcase in