Lifestyle

Hosting Christmas dinner without losing your mind

Aucklanders hosting Christmas dinners this festive season should keep it in mind the task comes with its own unique challenges – it’s festive, joyful,...

Review: The Running Man

Does the remake of The Running Man make the cut? I bet that was the question on everybody’s mind when they watched the 2025 remake...

Winning app aims to connect co-parents

A breakup can be one of the most heart-wrenching things a couple can go through, made even worse when children are involved. It can be tough...

Franklin Walks: Harker’s Reserve and Vivian Falls

One of North Waikato’s hidden gems is Harker’s Reserve near Onewhero. The reserve features a 3km walking and riding track through native bush and farmland,...

A festive treat in the heart of Auckland

An indulgent Festive High Tea is on offer at Cordis Auckland. Formerly the Langham, this hotel’s high tea is famous across Auckland and is the...

Christmas ninjas are coming

A new experience mixes the excitement of the ninja with the thrill of visiting a big top, creating the first for Franklin kids. After seeing...

Mending fences

By Natalie Pitfield Our naughty cows had managed to pull the wire and batten fence off its posts. I went out to fix it...

Franklin gets festive

Forget the commute into central Auckland for Christmas lights; Franklin has its very own Christmas attractions. While the motorway and Auckland CBD are buzzing with...

There be dragons

By Natalie Pitfield People do many different things on their lifestyle blocks. When we decided to take on as many animals that needed a home...

New owners set gold standard

Despite only reopening their doors in September, the new owners of Good Home Pukekohe have already started making a name for themselves. Good Home Pukekohe...