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Cosmetic injectables are mostly known for their ability to smooth out frown lines or plump lips, but there are many ways in which they help address signs of ageing such as wrinkles, volume loss and sagging, as well as sculpt facial features for a more defined, youthful look.

Kane Brisco is passionate about helping people realise the impact movement can have on our mental and physical wellbeing – he shares his top tips for getting started.

Discover something new with our top picks of what to wrap your ears around this month. Reviews from our wider CountryWide Media team.

Did you know sunscreen needs to be applied 20 minutes before heading outside so it can absorb into skin and activate? Emma Shields offers an insight into what else you need to know when it comes to protecting yourself from the sun’s rays.

Every woman will be affected by menopause in some way. Dr Pip Shirley explains how some of the more troublesome symptoms can be managed.

Known to read well into the night, our editorial team Lucinda Diack and Belinda O’Keefe have uncovered some fabulous new books this month. Happy reading.

Creative Portal

A deep fascination with the foibles and fancies of human nature keeps Robyn Malcolm in thrall to the make-up chair.

Takes Two to Triumph

Two great car marques of the 1960s, Triumph and Volkswagen, keep their place in the hearts of this pair of car enthusiasts, though they are far from being the only makes in their garage.

Wild and Wonderful

With her feet in the tussocks, artist Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlain shares a busy farming life with husband Chris at their remote, beautiful Port Levy property on Banks Peninsula. In her studio, Jacqui’s imagination takes flight to places wild and wonderful. Words Kim Newth, Photos Alister Winter.

Sustainable fashion advocate Charlotte Instone shares her top tips for incorporating wool into your summer wardrobe.

In the joyful season, more than ever, it’s important to find joy and protect your peace to get through the madness. Artist and mindfulness enthusiast Jen Sievers shares her Top 5 to survive.

Dispensing optician Vanessa Cumming provides an insight into how to combat those tired, dry eyes.

The population of Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island in the Bay of Islands is two. With her partner (the island’s caretaker), Natalie McCondach shares a snapshot into her way of life.

Discover something new with our top picks of what to wrap your ears around this month. Reviews from our wider CountryWide Media team.

Summer is coming and that is excuse enough for us to spend hours in the sun on the deck with a good book. Here is what our team of reviewers – Lucinda Diack, Belinda O’Keefe and Luisa Osborne – have been poring through this month.

Fertility delay is a frustrating and challenging time for all involved, and not just limited to those hoping to conceive for the first time. Dr Greg Phillipson offers some advice.

Rātā Sidwell’s life in Pīkowai Valley has truly fulfilled her Little House on the Prairie aspirations.

With summer just around the corner, we turned to Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Practitioner Sarah Vickers for some advice on allergies and how to keep them at bay.

A Registered Nurse and Midwife for over 35 years, Frances Green notes a tendency for women to take unnecessary steps in the name of ‘cleanliness’. As she explains, educating yourself on your anatomy and its processes is a better bet.

Summer is coming and that is excuse enough for us to spend hours in the sun on the deck with a good book. Here is what our team of reviewers – Lucinda Diack, Belinda O’Keefe and Luisa Osborne – have been poring through this month.

Discover something new with our top picks of what to wrap your ears around this month. Reviews from our wider CountryWide Media team.

The sun is out so it is time to shed the layers and have a little more fun! While neutral looks are as popular as ever, colour is back in cosmetics and giving skin a refresh never goes out of style. Tracy O’Connor shares her must-haves to effortlessly welcome summer in style.

Two Christchurch businesses that played a huge part in Christchurch’s post-earthquake regeneration have teamed up to revitalise part of the city’s red zone.

This issue we turned to our favourite booksellers for their picks on what to read this month – Sara Shand from Emmas at Oxford and Millie Blackwell from Mrs Blackwell’s Village Bookshop. And they didn’t disappoint! We can’t wait to get reading.

Describing her clothing brand, Jessica Flora, as a love letter to Mother Earth, Jess Beachen is on a mission to make clothes that the fair lady herself would be proud to wear. We talk about sustainable fashion and what it means to her. 

There are a number of other dietary and lifestyle recommendations that can improve the way we sleep.

Shaz Andrew, Naturopath and Holistic Nutritionist from Hana shares seven ways of supporting a healthy lymphatic system.

We asked our wider editorial team for their must-listens of the moment – enjoy adding them to your listening library!

Let’s stop using the word ‘normal’ to talk about women’s bodies. As a registered nurse and midwife, Frances Green has had a front-row seat to absolutely everything the female body can do. After 35 years of experience, she explains why there’s no such thing as ‘normal’.

A rare hypercar lives out its retirement, seldom driven but much admired.

Understanding disposition could revolutionise ageing, offering tailored strategies for optimal longevity.

How to Make an Adjustable Cookbook Stand

With its sliding base, this stand can snugly hold any recipe card, tablet or cookbook – no matter how chunky or slim. Choose your favourite colours to ensure it is the perfect match for your kitchen or as a great gift idea. Plus, when it’s not in use, you can easily store both parts flat!

Too Good to be True?

We are on the cusp of a once-in-a-decade influx of properties on the market. Nathan Miglani, Director of NZ Mortgages, explains.

Working from Home? Top tips for insuring your set-up

Whatever your work situation, here are some valuable insurance tips to help safeguard your home office.