Our Life

Sex: Solving an Uncomfortable Problem
Painful sex is more common than people think; in fact Dr Angela Beard sees patients with this complaint daily. She says the reasons for it can be wide-ranging and will depend on a woman’s age and stage.

8 pretty Christmas tags to add to your gifts this year
Get these free, easy to print Christmas gift tags that you can customise for a homemade touch.

Are You Cyber Wise?
Abbott Insurance Brokers’ Russell Power believes anyone in business should consider cyber insurance a standard cost of doing business in a digitally connected world.

Social connection at the heart of this Christchurch retirement village
A leading innovator in retirement living, the Qestral corporation creates conditions for flourishing social connections in its newest village.

7 ideas for eco-friendly gift wrap
Skip the traditional gift wrap this year with these easy, minimal wrapping ideas.

Gut-soothing herbs and home concoctions
For when bloating, belching or heartburn are getting you down.

Why this Wellington man collects watches
Watches are worn for more reasons than timekeeping. Meet a collector who finds meaning in the ticking of a hand.

A book-lover's walk through Dunedin
Follow this wandering bibliophile as he takes you on a personal journey of search and discovery.

How to make a plant stand out of an old chair
Spring has sprung, so there’s no better time to get handy and build some garden furniture to display your favourite blooms, while adding a splash of colour to your outdoor area with Resene paints. Penny from CraftyGirlLifeHacks shows us how using a couple of old drawers and a chair!

Keeping Future Generations in Mind
Dr Cheryl Doig reflects on her recent time with Welsh Commission for Future Generations Sophie Howe and what it could mean for New Zealand … is it time to lower the voting age?

The science behind the benefits of psychedelics
A favourable spotlight is being shone on psychedelic substances after decades of suppression. Why?

Q&A with writer and stylist Tracey Strange Watts
The writer and stylist chooses Resene paints to colour her Titirangi home among the trees

Keeping the oceans blue: A day in the life of a marine ranger
A day in the life of ranger Marie Everth involves wearing four hats — scientist, enforcement officer, advocate and educator.

Celebrating & Recording Our History with Blue Plaques NZ
You may have noticed Blue Plaques popping up on buildings and sites across the country. These plaques are a project run by Historic Places Aotearoa to identify historically significant buildings in New Zealand, and display the name of the historic place and a brief history.

Eight herbs for your first aid cabinet
From battlefield balms to itchy-skin ointments, your garden has everything you need to make a handy first aid kit.

How to make a spring tablescape fit for a celebration
Dress your table to the nines and celebrate the arrival of spring with a high tea, long luncheon or dinner party.

Q&A: Building your immunity with Dr Roderick Mulgan
Dr Mulgan has a particular interest in how lifestyle choices affect wellbeing.

Dr Roderick Mulgan: Returning to the wild
Rewilding — or letting nature take care of itself — is a progressive approach to conservation.

New horizons for Qestral retirement living communities
A series of new bespoke multi-storey homes have opened at its Nelson coastal view village