The week in celeb Instagrams
This week, J-Lo keeps it real, Ryan Reynolds is intimidated by Mary Poppins and Ellie Goulding admits defeat.
Say no to 'self-care' in 2019
OPINION: Self-care is set to be even bigger in 2019 but is it healthy to be so obsessed with ourselves?
The secret behind the photo
OPINION: The photo shows a smiling, carefree woman. But just weeks earlier, I'd been writing suicide notes.
Why Americans don't get Brits
OPINION: Harsh but true: a poll shows half of Americans wouldn't be able to tell that a Brit is calling them an idiot.
'World's cutest dog' dies aged 12
Boo's owner says the little Pomeranian's "heart literally broke" when his bestie Buddy died in 2017.
Vintage meets modern style
This new build apartment in Mt Maunganui is a perfect combination of modern convenience and nostalgia.
I hope 2019 is really dull
OPINION: As right-wing populists rise, cars burn and migrant children die elsewhere in the world, New Zealand is the Headspace app in nation form, with sheep and decent coffee.
Why do we kiss on New Year’s Eve?
What will you do to begin 2019 on a good note?
Dissolve the resolve
OPINION: Not for me the promises to drink less or exercise more. I pledge to declare my gratitude.
French author prefers younger women
My new resolution for the Year of the Pig: say what I'm really thinking.
We get on great but the sex is average
ADVICE: Should I dump my boyfriend and find a more exciting lover ?
Two years since we had sex
When we first met, sex was exciting and fun but now we're both too busy.
Gin's a hit in Wellington
Gin experts and amateurs alike flocked to Wellington's waterfront to sip cocktails in the summer sun.
Strawberry and cardamom bundt cake
Cardamom gives a hint of spice to the glaze on this special cake. Make it while strawberries are at their most plentiful.
Strange fruit salad
Add a little sweet to your savoury summer salads.
Tan-spiration for fake tan haters
There's just been so much darn mess, maintenance and propensity for mishap - until now.
Influencer's Facebook page hacked
Her usual family photos and inspirational posts about staying fit as a single mum had been replaced with hardcore pornography content.
Wrinkle and fancy free
"I have not been the best at looking after my skin. I worship the sun - tanning is my favourite past time."
Asymmetrical jeans are a thing
We're not even a quarter of the way through the year and 2019's fashion game has peaked (but not in a good way).
Meghan's cheap maternity dress
The cheap maternity dress, which retails for $50, has now completely sold out.
Best & worst dressed celebs
This week, Sarah Paulson is on fire, Naomi Watts comes close and Lily-Rose Depp struggles with a Chanel doormat.
Near-affair is tainting my marriage
ADVICE: I wasn't technically unfaithful, but a near-affair was fantastically arousing. How do I get rid of the memory?
Rural folk helpful and kind
While stranded in Rakiura, Dr Tom gets help from kind and obliging locals.
Posh will feel 'left out' of Spice Girls
Victoria Beckham says it will be hard to see the girl group hit the stage again without her.
2019: The outlook for wāhine
Hopefully we'll farewell tampons, sort birth control and see more of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
A postcard from the royal OE
OPINION: Dear Granny, the Kiwis went mad for us. Weird, eh? Love, Harry.
New distillery casts golden glow
Pristine spring water lures whisky distillery to country town and locals couldn't be happier.
Diamonds from the dearly departed
It's often said that diamonds are forever and a Marlborough funeral home is using cremation ashes to create lasting memorials.
Engagement ring not 'blingy' enough
The ring, given to her by her boyfriend of 10 years, was a family heirloom, but nothing like what she asked for.
Wedding gift registry horror
OPINION: Time to rethink morally indefensible wedding gift registries.
The sweetest bridal bouquet
In addition to the adorable, whimsical photos the candy floss will create, it's also significantly cheaper.
Teaching children about farming
OPINION: It's alarming how many people don't want to know how their meat ends up in a supermarket.
Paw Patrol madness hits
Puppy power will entertain kids from all over the Waikato this weekend with Paw Patrol live centre stage.
Why do we blame childless women?
OPINION: Between the cruel stereotypes of the selfish, career-obsessed and the tragically barren lies a more complicated truth about childlessness.
When puppy ownership wears off
A rescue centre is struggling to keep up with the number of dumped designer dogs.
Furry Friday: cats on the go
A house cat shuns your puny human concept of ownership. All things are its territory.
