Getting started with exercise
When you join a gym or start a new exercise routine, the temptation is to race straight into action. A planning process ensures that...
Family holiday made in the USA
Rachel Watts wasn’t Born in the USA, but after an stimulating three-week holiday States-side, you could almost call her an American Girl. She told...
Cycling Cambodia – country of contrasts
A massive fundraising effort for Cure Kids earlier this year by CARMEN BIRD and six friends later resulted in the group embarking on a...
Q&A with Howick Salvation Army pastor Sharyn Saggs
Mention the Salvation Army and most people will think of its vast charitable works.
However The Salvation Army is also an active and vibrant Christian...
Bellarine beauties
Countries renowned for their wine can often boast more than one successful growing region.
Australia is no exception. As in other parts of this vast...
In fine festival voice
The growing popularity of a cappella choirs could be attributed to movies such as Pitch Perfect, to television show, The Sing Off and even...
Seek and you will find…perhaps!
I spy with my little eye something beginning with A, and B, C too and, of course, D. In fact, with every turn of...
Q & A with chamber of commerce CEO Michael Barnett
On the road from his Karaka property by 5.30am-ish and home again around 5.30 to 6pm, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Michael Barnett, can...
Risque act risky business – Natalie nails Hollywood
Natalie Hugill was ready for Hollywood but was Hollywood ready for Natalie aka Lilly Loca (among other characters) and who describes herself as the...
Oliver Hay – ice in his blood
The ‘Hay’day of Kiwi ice hockey is in full swing. Recently, JON RAWLINSON spoke with Oliver Hay, the youngest of five siblings to represent...