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Gizzy Encore Mandarins are now in season! These self-contained little bundles of juicy goodness are easy to peel, taste great in salads and desserts or can be frozen and used as ice cubes. They’re low in fat and rich in vitamins A, B and C, as well a

The festive season can add extra pressure to our already fast-paced lives, whether it’s social engagements, financial stress or dealing with family dynamics. Health-wise, it can be a tricky time to navigate so don’t kick your normal self-care routine

Our brain has an inbuilt negativity bias. This means we are more sensitive to unpleasant news and events. It also means we don’t pay as much attention to and tend to forget life’s more positive experiences. This bias most likely evolved from an evol

We’re at the pointy end of the year and while a couple of weeks of relaxation are in sight for many, there’s still the madness of the silly season to get through. Gift shopping, office parties, Christmas Day planning and wrapping everything up at wor

Restore your sleep, body and routines, which may have been put aside in the weeks leading up to Christmas. If you are someone who tends to over-exercise, then perhaps switch up your morning drill to INCLUDE MORE SLEEP, A MASSAGE OR SOME MYOFASCIAL RE

Have you been hanging out for the holidays and your chance to unwind after another busy year? Beaches, barbecues, sunshine and lazy days are calling. But what will happen once summer is over and normal life resumes? How long before you feel stressed

This gingerbread bach has us dreaming of Christmas and long summer days at the beach. Building this Kiwi version of a classic gingerbread house is something the whole family can enjoy – and when you’ve finished admiring it, you can eat it! ROOF: 24

Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured lines or a paint-brush riot – anything g

It’s easy to get caught up in planning a Christmas extravaganza centred around an enormous lunch or dinner. But why not make it brunch instead? This more casual meal can still be fun and festive, and will bring the family together for the best part o

Often it’s the planning that is the hardest part of preparing something special to eat on Christmas Day. So here’s a handy shortcut: a fabulous Christmas menu all ready to go, with choices of starter, main and dessert, allowing you to tailor it just

f you can clear a bit of space in the I pre-Christmas calendar, a little festive baking is surprisingly therapeutic. The scents of cinnamon and fruit mince prompt thoughts of childhood days and the act of making something with our own hands starts to

Is there anything more festive than sliced strawberries layered through a sponge cake, a mix of fresh berries scattered over a pavlova or a glimpse of baked raspberries as they gently ooze out the sides of a just-cooked meringue torte? Make the most

Looking for some Christmas inspiration as a special treat for your friends, family and loved ones this year? Add a touch of Ferrero Rocher magic to your next big baking session and you’ll be the toast of the festive season. With a little imagination

During the festive season, it’s easy to overindulge. Reset your system with some fresh, easy recipes including a lighter take on pizza, skewers on cauliflower instead of rice, salads to fill you up without weighing you down, and a very special frozen

It’s Boxing Day and the beach awaits. Packing a really yummy feast to take along is all about portability and prep. These recipes are designed to be easy to make and share, and can be prepared a day in advance to help you get down to the shore in tim

Imagine a fridge so smart it is able to maintain a constant, optimum temperature no matter how often the door is opened and closed. The result? Less spoilt produce, groceries that stay fresher for longer and a definite move in the right direction in

If you’re looking to step up your platter game, try adding some homemade dips, crackers, breadsticks and relishes to the usual line-up of cheese and charcuterie. These fast, simple recipes will transform a stock standard spread into something truly s

In the Wellington suburb of Newtown, between a fish-and-chip shop and an abandoned paint store, stands a tiny, whitewashed building. Open the door and you’ll be hit with the aroma of leather, nubuck and suede. Vintage Singer sewing machines and shiny

For working mum Laura Byrne, life is all about a balance of trying to do the right thing, without making daily tasks onerous. She and her husband and their six-year-old son are a “typical Kiwi family” she says. Living in Point Chevalier in Auckland,

A distinct air of theatre surrounds local fragrance brand Curionoir. From oxblood velvet drapes shielding its Ponsonby store’s interior from the street, to dreamy, atmospheric films that accompany individual scents, everything about this luxe perfume

Jackie Clark has given love, support and untold time and resources to women who have lived with, or are living with, domestic violence. But she says it’s the women who have healed her in return. Jackie leads a group of anonymous donors called The Aun

You can sleep anywhere in this Kiwi-designed tent which fits onto the roof of your vehicle. Designed by Beth Eastell and Joel Hedges (who has a background in metal fabrication and textiles), the Crow’s Nest 2-Man Rooftop Tent was inspired by their lo

A first glance at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort: swaying coconut palms stretch up towards radiant blue skies, bright red and yellow hibiscus burst from flower beds and the ocean ripples out to distant hills on the other side of Vanua Levu, Fiji’s s

New Zealand’s leading brand in sustainability, ecostore, has launched a new oral care range. The range uses safer, naturally derived ingredients and is free from SLS, triclosan, fluoride and parabens. Toothbrushes are made from plant plastic. Availab