Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, with over 1200 people dying each year, as many as breast and prostate cancer combined. June has been Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder for Kiwis to learn the symptoms and take action this winter. “We are losing far too many […]
The latest series by emerging artist Cosette Calder, “encapsulates the perfectly imperfect and finds beauty in the broken,” she says. Ōtautahi-based artist Cosette finds inspiration from a 400-year-old Japanese art form known as Kintsugi. It means to “join with gold.” This ancient art form is a method of repairing objects, usually ceramic pottery or glass. […]
More people are hitting the gym and engaging in strength-based training than ever before. Exercise New Zealand findings show that in the first half of 2024, the industry saw a surge of new members, with most clubs reporting a 5% growth compared with 2023. The most common activity is strength training, followed closely by group […]
