Front line rugby research: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Rugby mouth guards fitted with sensors that measure the impact of collisions on the brain, laboratory-based human-head-shaped test dummies, and MRI scanning and in-depth neurological testing. All these latest-technology measures are part of a new Canterbury Medical Research Foundation-funded study aimed at solving a simple, real-world problem– how to […]
The power of red
Classic, passionate, and powerful, red makes a statement, on your lips, over your shoulder or from head to toe. Wearing red can be soft and romantic, it can be bold and assertive; there is a reason it has been seen on runways for decades, always coming back around no matter the […]
Hydroslide heaven coming
Look up to the top of the under construction Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre on St Asaph Street, then imagine yourself hurtling down from that height at 40km/h on a hydroslide. With five slides, ranging from two to three storeys high, Christchurch is set to become home to the […]
Design excellence
Christchurch kitchen designer Davinia Sutton made history at the recent National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) Excellence in Design Awards, with her business taking home a record-breaking 13 awards. Her awards, for seven unique kitchen and bathroom designs, included the prestigious Supreme Kitchen Design Award, the Supreme Bathroom […]
50 shades of silver: V for Hair
When it comes to embracing the grey, there really is something for everyone, it’s a natural process but it does not have to be a gruelling one. When teamed with a precision cut, the result is transformative explains V for Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Just […]
Spanish revival: RESENE
Take inspiration from Californian Spanish-style homes to create a conversation pit that’s a conversation piece in itself. Modern California Spanish style champions simple yet elegant design as it’s known for symmetrical decorating and reframing interior spaces with archways. Warm woods are a staple in this style too, which makes […]
Perfectly pretty paisley
Paisley, once only popular as a bandana print, is tipped to be a top trend this summer. The teardrop-shaped pattern has been a regular on fashion catwalks for decades, and now major textile producers and furniture manufacturers are also embracing paisley. You too can join the paisley parade whether […]
Lets get together
Aside from the eating benefits, cooking has long been known as a means of socialising, and the kitchen is often referred to as the heart of a home. Anyone can cook, whether it’s cheese on toast for beginners, making your own cheese or, for the more advanced, creating a […]
Make mine a mocktail
July is one month when many take up the ‘Dry July’ cause to raise funds for cancer sufferers, turning from cocktails to mocktails. Cancer affects one in three New Zealanders in one form or another, which is a good reason to support Dry July, yet there are plenty of […]
Banish those beanies: Kudos Merivale
Too often we make winter our excuse to hide lack-lustre hair beneath a beanie when we would be far better off utilising the season with some much-needed hair repair and pampering sessions in readiness for spring. Kudos Hairdressers’ personalised treatments, such as the Express System Professional Emulsion Treatment and […]
