Texture takeover
Texture is your cheat code to getting dressed. It adds character from afar and tactile interest up close – texture becomes the hero and saves you all the hassle. New Zealand fashion greats have given their stamp of approval; the latest from Trelise Cooper, Juliette Hogan and Karen Walker prove the texture takeover. […]
Feeling fur-esh
How did you treat your furry friend on International Pet Day this month? A trip to the dog park? Extra treats? Or maybe an at-home luxury spa treatment? Dog grooming is becoming increasingly popular (evidenced by Tiktok-famous Spawdays – search it up, you won’t regret it), with products like detangler spray, pet shampoo, […]
Silver speaks: Geraldine Talbot Silver
Bespoke silver pieces, unique semi-precious stones and lustrous pearls all call this boutique jewellery shop home. Discover the charm of handcrafted beauty in the heart of Geraldine. “We are proud to feature stunning New Zealand-made designs,” says Talbot Silver’s Min Mackenzie. “Each piece is thoughtfully created to celebrate individuality, craftsmanship, and timeless style.” […]
No more denture pain: Village Denture Studio
Gone are the days when dentures were ill-fitting, outdated and worst of all, painful. Advanced digital technology means that dentures today are a world away from the dentures of old. Back in the day, traditional denture-making involved uncomfortable, messy impression material in the mouth. Today, though, all that is gone, says clinical dental […]
Stay near the stadium: Fino
Central city, apartment-style comfort for stadium visitors. With the opening of the One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha set to draw crowds from across the motu, finding the right place to stay has never been more important. Just a short stroll from the action, Fino Hotel & Suites offers a stylish, spacious […]
Your guide to nuclear medicine and treatment: Reform Radiology
If your doctor or specialist has referred you for nuclear medicine imaging or treatment, you may have questions about what this involves. These specialised imaging techniques offer accurate diagnosis, and treatment of a range of conditions, and is available from Reform Radiology’s state-of-the-art facility in central Christchurch. To provide you with peace of […]
Our new kāinga: Editor Nina Tucker
Someone must have been cutting onions at the official One New Zealand Stadium opening at Te Kaha in late March. Myself and deputy editor Tamara Pitelen gathered alongside the playmakers who brought this centrepiece to life, but it wasn’t the eyewatering $683 million construction cost that had us teary. Nor was it the […]
Inspiring ākonga: Principal Leigh Fowler (St Andrew’s College Preparatory School)
There’s a new face at the helm of one of the cornerstone colleges in Christchurch education. St Andrew’s College welcomes new Preparatory School Principal Leigh Fowler in 2026, who describes her first few months in the role as both energising and affirming. “From day one, the warmth of the St Andrew’s culture was […]
The Pogues still raw, still powerful, still worth it
There’s always a bit of hesitation when a band like The Pogues comes back around, especially without Shane MacGowan. For many, his voice and presence was the band. So heading into this 40th anniversary tour of Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, there was a fair question: does this still work? Short answer, absolutely […]
