We live in an age of constant communication, but for many that means we've never felt so remote. Ditch the screen and get connected old-skool style with these tips. Words Jai Breitnauer 1. Be unavailable Between answering emails, texting your husband and checking your holiday snaps have uploaded on
From global antibiotic resistance to eco-friendly hair products, how we manage our health has a strong impact on the world The recently released Antimicrobial Resistance – Implications for New Zealanders report by The Royal Society compiled evidence on what impacts antimicrobial resistance would have in New Zealand. With many
Chronic tardiness is all about your personality type, says psychology expert Alice Boyes Personality types can overlap and blend, but if lateness is a character trait you wish to change, then identifying root causes is a good place to start. The people pleaser People pleasers are late because
Want to ward off the lurgy during the cooler months? Angela Tufvesson surveys the top tips for staying well
A scrumptious and filling salad. For a vegetarian option, simply use vegetable stock and omit steak. Recipe and styling Sarah Heeringa. Photography Amanda Reelick 2 medium sized porterhouse steaks, we used Silver Fern Farms Beef Porterhouse Steaks 2 medium orange kumara, peeled and cubed 2 cups vegetable or chicken
Bouquet garni is French for ‘garnished bouquet’. It’s simply a bundle of herbs tied together with string or collected in a small piece of cheesecloth. You can make your own bouquet garni using clean string or twine and a selection of strong fresh herbs. Bouquet garni is French
Fairtrade organic molasses comes from a farmer-owned co-operative in Paraguay. Darkly sweet and delicious, this vitamin and mineral-rich syrup adds a deep caramel flavour. Try this recipe for a delectable, gingery treat. By Sarah Heeringa 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses, we used
Great Barrier Island wildlife sanctuary operator Emma Cronin recently travelled to Peru to raise awareness of the black petrel, or Táiko, a migratory seabird that only breeds on Great and Little Barrier Islands in the Hauraki Gulf. She explains more about this species in decline - with only 1500
A super-easy traditional Christmas decoration to make with paper. By Sarah Heeringa and Susan Elijas Traditional Polish Christmas celebrations begin on Christmas Eve with the appearance of the first star in the sky gwiazda (or little star). This reminds them of the star in Bethlehem that guided
