Beating bowel cancer
Every year more than 3000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and at least 1200 people will die from the disease, making it the second most common cancer in New Zealand. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and throughout Aotearoa people have been participating in the Move your Butt campaign to raise funds to help […]
Get the girls together
Hanmer Springs is renowned as an ideal place for a getaway or weekend with friends, lovers, or families. What’s often forgotten is what’s on offer at this Hurunui spa-spot for a girly getaway. Metropol has this list of suggestions for for a great girls weekend lineup. All you need to do is decide who you’ll […]
Purple reign
Purple comes in a huge spectrum of hues, and this year is evident in fashion, health and wellness trends. The colour “Digital lavender” has officially been named by American trend forecasting website WSGN—along with its sister company Coloro—as 2023’s colour of the year, trending big for spring the world over. Prominent in international fashion collections […]
House work can always wait
When it comes to juggling family and work, there’s no secret formula, says life and wellness coach Gemma McCaw. She is used to balancing family, and work, especially with the arrival in April of baby daughter Ella. “There are times when you feel like you’re nailing it, and other times when the balance feels totally […]
Mussels with Pernod and fennel recipe
This is a French recipe, from a visiting winemaker in New Zealand for the wine harvest. An aniseed wheel may be substituted for Pernod, to make a non-alcoholic version, and fennel can be replaced with sliced onions. Serve with crusty French bread. Ingredients 1 Tbsp butter 2 fennel bulbs, cut into slivers 4 cloves garlic, […]
Talking cricket and golf with Stephen Fleming
Popular New Zealand sportsman Stephen Fleming talks to Neville Idour about golf, cricket, and life. Stephen Fleming forged his name in New Zealand history as one of the country’s best cricket captains and batsmen, and post retirement has proven to be one of the top coaches in the T20 Indian Premier League. The current head […]
South Island adventure
Pack your car, here is an itinerary for the best winter in Te Waipounamu. Day 1: Arrival in Oamaru Begin your South Island adventure by arriving in the charming town of Oamaru. Explore the Victorian Precinct with its beautifully preserved historic buildings and unique shops. Enjoy a delightful dinner at a local restaurant, savouring Oamaru’s […]
Heavenly headboards
At the heart of every bedroom, a bed, its frame and headboard sits waiting to provide another good nights’ sleep. Feature headboards are an easy way to liven up the heart of your bedroom and make it more than just a place to sleep. Beyond resting against your headboard when sipping on a cup of […]
Fun guide to fungi
Liv Sisson has immortalised her burgeoning passion for fungi in print, thanks to the recent release of her book Fungi of Aotearoa. Joshua Brosnahan sat down with Liv to speak about all things ‘shrooms, being a ‘curious guide’ and her debut publication. Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and along the Potomac River […]
Unleash your inner golfer
New Zealand, with its breathtaking landscapes, is a golfer’s paradise, boasting over 400 courses situated in some of the most stunning locations in the world. From parklands adorned with majestic trees and teeming with birdlife to courses offering breathtaking views of mountains or the sea, our country offers a diverse range of options for golf […]
