Lifestyle

Small but spectacular

Frankly Small recently returned to Pukekohe, celebrating works that were small in size but big in impact. Presented by the Franklin Arts Festival Society,...

Dad’s day ‘strip’ show…

Life’s a drag and then you have children. After that, boredom fails to be a problem. As expected, many a drag racing fan dad...

What we are watching

Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly Netflix At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aussie Rachael Gunn (Raygun) stunned the world for all the wrong reasons. With an unconventional breakdancing routine,...

Q&A with Rebecca Brown – Pro Rider

Motorcycle Awareness Month (MAM) takes place every September and marks the start of the summer riding season – when many riders get their bikes...

Salad days are near again

As the weather improves so too does the range of seasonal vegetables hitting supermarket shelves or popping up in our gardens. After months of hearty...

Why your makeup might look better when you use less

By Sarai Elora, Bonita Artistry For years, beauty trends taught us to add another step. More foundation. More concealer. More powder. More contour. And if...

Aussie visitors boosting NZ tourism

New Zealand tourism numbers are continuing to strengthen, with international visitor arrivals for July exceeding 2019 levels. Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show...

Dog-friendly coastal walks

Looking for a coastal walk that’s dog-friendly? Franklin has several great options. Owners need to know that in all council controlled public places where...

Thought for food

It’s one thing to cook for loved ones and wait for the inevitable “mmm, delicious,” but it’s another entirely to put food in front...

Optimising bone health in our children

By Bone & Body Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for building strong bones. Approximately 90 percent of peak bone mass is achieved by...