The secret’s out! Alcohol’s hidden secrets
Print this story At the height of the 1920s prohibition era, when the possession, purchase and consumption of alcohol in the US was illegal, there were as many as a hundred thousand illicit booze joints in New York alone! Speakeasies, as they came to be known – because they were only spoken of […]
Sustainable Beauty
Print this story When it comes to beauty products, here’s the bottom line: care for the environment and end up caring optimally for yourself on the side. That’s the message from the results of research. Studies into problematic ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products have found that we should be avoiding those […]
Beauty Bites: Bite-sized fashion and beauty
Print this story Bite-sized fashion and beauty news capturing all the things you need to know. Chase the Rainbow Hannah McKeich is a Kiwi woman who is taking the beauty industry by storm. After becoming pregnant at 17, bouts of homelessness and severe struggles with mental illness, she has captured the heart of […]
Genealogy: a global pastime
Print this story All families share stories and life experiences about their members. As the generations evolve, having those stories documented provides a history in time about those people and their adventures. As the years progress, sometimes we meet these people, but many times we don’t and that is where the value […]
Summer Style Stakes
Print this story The New Year means a new opportunity for a wardrobe revamp. That’s our excuse! And who wouldn’t agree? We look at what’s sizzling hot in the summer style stakes. Dresses are summer days personified. Although any style goes, whether it be backless or puffy sleeves, this season we’re enjoying the […]
A Thoroughly Mod Thumbelina: The Court Theatre
Print this story Listen up all ye small people, tall people and somewhere-in-between people for some very exciting news! The tiniest girl in the world (she’s no bigger than your thumb) is coming to The Court Theatre and her name, ever so appropriately, is Thumbelina! The story of Thumbelina was written by Hans […]
Drive for Good
Print this story Many of us – both personally and professionally – experience somewhat of a drive to do good. But local firm Archibalds Motors has taken a more literal approach, with the ‘Drive for Good’ initiative which is giving back to the Christchurch community. Launched to correspond with the Canterbury business’ 100th […]
Making its musical mark: Sign of the Takahe
Print this story After a $2.8 million post-quake repair, historic Sign of the Takahe is set to make its musical mark as the grand masterpiece finally opens to the public again for a series of summer events. Organised by local Cashmere resident, event manager and jazz pianist Katie Martin, the free summer series […]
The Beauty and The Beast: BMW X5
Print this story Traveling the gravel backroads of Tasmania in convoy with some of Australasia’s best automotive journalists can be a little intimidating. We were there to check out the sleek, sophisticated new offering from BMW – the new X5. Not only beautiful on the inside, with a handmade crystal gear control and […]
Wonderful Walls: Angelique Armstrong
Print this story Whether you want an understated design for subtle interest or a bold statement pattern to give a room that wow factor, it seems the writing is on the wall for 2019 interior trends. Yes, wallpaper is making its beautiful mark and our homes are all the better for it. Metropol […]
