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...
A code of their own
From playing and coaching Auckland’s women to victory, claiming two World Cups with the Black Ferns and, last season, the Farah Palmer Cup for...
Moorea enchants
A unique mixture of French and Polynesian cultures makes French Polynesia a tropical paradise with a difference as CARMEN BIRD discovered on a recent...
Benefits of HIIT training
Traditionally, cardiovascular training has been proposed as an effective strategy in achieving weight loss. In order to burn fat, recommendations were often to train...
Beef cheek in Tokyo Dry – with bonito, charred pickled onions...
To the culinarily challenged, fusion cuisine can be created simply by stopping off at both McDonalds and Pizza Hut on the way home.
However, to...
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...