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Torque Talk: Road marking nightmares

Imagine you are driving home at night. It’s wet, cold and the street lights are providing agreeable levels of illumination as you navigate traffic on your way to a rendezvous with a warm fire or glass of port at the end of a long day. Ben Selby reports. This undertaking would be safer if you […]

Gorgeous garments: Made in the Shade

For lovers of beautiful clothes, there is nothing more exciting than new arrivals from their favourite brands. Alison Donn, owner of mMade in the Shade, is right there with them, unpacking and filling the store with irresistible new garments. The iconic Anne Mardell bids her farewell with her closing collection for summer 2024, one that […]

Finding the difference: The Lyttel Kiwi

In a mass market world, finding creativity and individuality in a product is a delight. For those seeking some design quality and heart, welcome to that place in Lyttelton, The Lyttel Kiwi. Celebrating its 7th birthday, this treasure trove offers the creations of 40 New Zealand small businesses. “We are passionate about the handmade and […]

Celebrating Father’s Day

Sunday 1 September is Father’s Day, a day to recognise all that dads do for their families. Celebrations and dates differ from culture to culture, however no matter the country it is all about dads, and father figures. In America, the tradition dates back to 1910 founded there by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father, a […]

Do you know how strong your bones are? Pacific Radiology

As we age, our bodies change. While many of us are aware of visible changes like wrinkles, grey hairs and achy joints, there are other changes that we can’t see or feel so easily, such as loss of bone strength. Osteoporosis, which causes bones to be thinner and weaker than normal, is a challenge for […]