Health
25 Rad Workshops In Auckland Where You Can Learn A New Skill
A bunch of workshops have popped up all over Auckland with every kind of class imaginable.
9 Of The Best Float Tanks In New Zealand
We’ve done the research and these are all the best places to float in New Zealand.
Here’s How To Keep The Conversation Rolling Around R U OK? Day
With things the way they are out in the world, it's OK not to be OK right now.
We Tried EMS Training For A Month And This Is What Happened
If you’re anything like me, finding the motivation to bust your butt at the gym is not high on the priority list. Between working,…
The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks In New Zealand To Sip In 2023
Whether you are wishing to cut down your alcohol intake or are looking to go completely teetotal, here are our favourite non-alcoholic…
How To Meditate If You’re A Total Beginner
We thought we’d get some expert tips on how to add meditation to your daily routine, and what you should be doing when you finally sit…
Epic NZ Made, Eco Friendly And Sustainable Products So You Can Keep Our Planet In Mind
Shopping sustainably is becoming easier and easier, with more local NZ brands being launched all the time specifically developed to be way…
The Best Float Tanks In Auckland And Where To Find Them
For a chance to experience weightlessness and peace in your own blissful space, a flotation tank could be just right for you. If you're…
The Best Sex Podcasts Of 2022
Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full of lots of banana inflatables) in…
3 Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves This World Mental Health Day
Use World Mental Health Day as a chance to assess and improve your mental health.
18 Of The Best Low Cost Therapy Providers In Auckland
As much as Covergirl would have us believe life is all easy breezy beautiful, sometimes you need more than lipstick to help you navigate its…
Places In Auckland That Are Good For The Soul
We can all be found guilty of becoming a bit of a ‘stress head’ from time to time, but who can blame us?
The Best Running Tracks Around Auckland To Help You Clear Your Head
There’s nothing like a run in the sunshine to get you out of the house when you start feeling a little cooped up. So why not reset…
8 Things To Do If You’re Feeling Down, According To A Counsellor
She shares the everyday habits to implement that may increase your mental wellbeing from meditation and gentle exercise to putting your…
9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Christchurch
For a completely free workout, lace up your running shoes, put in your ear buds and head outside to explore the absolute best running tracks…
The Best Hot Yoga Studios In Auckland For You To Heat Up At
Hot yoga is known to help curb your stress, stretch your muscles, focus your mind and is definitely more intense than a…
Why The Health Benefits Of Cold-Water Swimming Are Worth The Plunge
While you might spot them on a chilly morning and shiver just at the thought of joining in, a growing number of cold-water swimmers swear by…
7 Epic Online Yoga Classes To Get Bendy At Home With
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner student (or the mere thought of the lotus position has you scratching your head)…
12 Of The Best Health And Fitness Apps To Download Now
If you would have told us 20 years ago we’d be using a mobile phone to exercise, we wouldn’t have believed you. But alas, some…
Sweet Dreams, Here’s How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep Tonight
Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four…
Everything You Need To Know About Relationship Anxiety
Relationship anxiety isn’t a recognised or diagnosable condition but it's predicted to affect approximately 1 in 5 people.
25 Rad Things Under $25 To Get You Through Home Isolation
Oh, home isolation. So much free time, so little motivation. Whether you’ve ended up feeling under the weather or you’re…
How To Manage COVID At Home, According To A Registered Nurse
If you’re one of the unicorns that has not yet copped Coronavirus, this read is for you.
8 Epic Auckland Waterfalls You Can Actually Visit
We’ve scoped the waterfalls around the city to bring you a list of the best in Auckland. Take a picnic!
Win Your Next Bubble Bake Off With This Drool-Worthy Lemon Drizzle Cake
Stuck at home once again, it’s safe to say most of us are finding ourselves with the opportunity to spend a little more time in the…
11 At Home Workouts From Top Local Personal Trainers To Try This Lockdown
From live yoga and pilates-inspired workouts, to world-renowned Les Mills classes, getting fit at home has never been easier (or more…
12 of The Best Running Tracks In Wellington
With no shortage of sensational routes, lace up your running shoes and enjoy our picks for the12 best running tracks in…
How Ārepa Co-Founder Angus Brown Is Promoting Mental Clarity Through This Natural Brain Food
The importance of mental wellbeing at this point of time cannot be understated. With an emphasis on mental wellness, Ārepa founder…
How To Survive Lockdown Without Drugs And Alcohol
Here we are, deep into another lockdown, and many of us New Zealanders feeling all over the show—unable to shut off, to relax, to let…
The Best Online Pharmacies That Deliver Direct To Your Door Anywhere In NZ
So we’re locked down and you’re pretty confident you have all you need. But what’s this? The repeat prescription you got…
10 Ways To Ease PMS, Balance Your Hormones And Have A Happy Period
Why is PMS still so badly understood? How can there be this much vagueness and confusion over the female body in 2021? Your monthly…
The Best Spa Treatments In Auckland To Treat Yourself To
From fanciful gold facials, to sub-zero shenanigans, through to full body treatments involving beautiful botanicals of the world,…
Bowl And Arrow Co-Founder Leisha Rae On Building A Healthy Fast-Food Empire
Leisha Rae makes up the sweet 1/2 of Bowl & Arrow with her bestie and partner in crime, Hannah Bryan. After meeting at a cafe Leisha was…
10 Of The Best Sex Toys In New Zealand To Sweeten Up Your Bedroom Antics
It would be LUBE not to.
A Gluten Free, Vegan Doughnut-Making Workshop Is Here And You’ll Want To Book Stat
Gone are the days when not being able to eat gluten meant you were doomed to living a doughnut-less existence. Two years ago Charlie Mia…
8 Of The Best Walks And Hikes In Wellington To Challenge Your Fitness
With the beautiful views being some of the best free things Wellington city has to offer, lace up your kicks and start strolling.
5 Sex-Positive Shows On Netflix That Will Change Your Life
We’ve rounded up some of the most progressive shows out there at the moment which all champion a greater movement to normalise so many…
Get Schooled On The Ins And Outs Of Sexual Health
Sex should be fun. For everyone involved. But it should also be safe. Knowing your way around sexually transmitted…
Take Note, XES Is The New Sex Toy Line Changing The Game For People With Disabilities
It caters for anyone with physical limitations or the likes of vaginismus and endometriosis.
Hit The Road With The 8 Best Bike Stores That Deliver In Auckland
Bike sales are currently going through the roof and it’s not hard to understand why. Neighbourhood walks are great and all but if…
Restore Your Glow With This Essential 5-Step Winter Skincare Routine
Do you feel like your skin needs extra love in winter? From dryness to breakouts, winter can make your skin crazy. The solution? Change up…
8 Of The Best Free Outdoor Gyms in Auckland So You Can Keep Your Coin
If you're looking for a cheap—and in most cases free—way to keep your fitness levels up now that restrictions have eased,…
Unwind At One Of New Zealand’s 9 Most Blissful Retreats
There are times in life when you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat your body and mind to a little TLC.
Deep Breaths, Here’s Why It’s Ok To Feel Anxious About Leaving Lockdown
According to Dr Addie Wootten, CEO of not-for-profit organisation Smiling Mind and a clinical psychologist by background, While the…
Runners On, Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Mindful Running
The Instagram-perfect yogi image of meditation may seem like the opposite of pounding pavement, but science backing the parallels between…
9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Tauranga And The Mount To Help You Work Up A Sweat
In a time when our lives have been turned upside down and gyms are closed, it’s important to continue to look after ourselves and get…
Put Your Best Foot Forward With These Online Dance Classes
Whether you’ve got the coordination of a baby giraffe or you’re a dancer from way back, lockdown is the perfect time to try your…
Clean Up With This GP Approved DIY Hand Sanitiser Recipe
We get it, you’ve been trawling the shops for weeks and you still haven’t been able to find the old Dettol sanny back in stock,…
6 Essential Yoga Poses To Get You Through The Day While Working From Home
If you're still waiting for your ergonomic desk chair to be delivered and that dining table seat is proving mightily uncomfortable on…
Jump Online, These Pharmacies Will Deliver Direct To Your Door Anywhere In NZ
So we’re locked down and you’re pretty confident you have all you need. But what’s this? The repeat prescription you got…
Fend Off Cabin Fever And Stay Sane During Lockdown With These 6 Tips
Well, what a year this week has been. Bar the odd walk and trip to the supermarket, we've been asked (for a good reason) to stay…
Lace Up Your Sneakers, Here Are 9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Queenstown
Lace up your Sneakers, chuck on a good podcast and head outdoors to one of the best running tracks in Queenstown.
Get Fit In Your Living Room With These Killer YouTube Workouts
To save you having to leave the house or bring bulk hand sanitizer to your usual yoga studio, here are eight free workouts you can…
Pull On Your Runners And Check Out This First Timers’ Guide To The Camino de Santiago
The roaring twenties 2.0 are here and if this is the decade you’re looking for a truly life changing experience, then the Camino de…
Spice Up Your Life With 7 Of The Juiciest Sex Podcasts Around
Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full of lots of banana inflatables) in…
Smash Your Fitness Goals With Auckland’s Best Lunch Hour Workouts
If the idea of setting your alarm for a ungodly hour pre-6am spins induces a frenzied panic, and after work hours are dedicated to those…
From High-School Drop Out To Boss Babe, Here’s How To Go All-In On Your Side Gig
Edna Swart is the considerable brains behind the ed&i swimwear and body care range and recently starred on TVNZ's Boss Babes.…
Here’s Why You Should Hike The Annapurna Circuit, From Someone Who’s Actually Done It
Ever wanted to eat chocolate covered things two or three times a day and not feel guilty about it? Then hiking the Annapurna Circuit…
You Can Say Goodbye To Fad Diets Forever Thanks To This
Intuitive eating has been around for yonks but, thanks to the rise of Instagram, we’re hearing a lot more about it now as…
How To Find The Best Type Of Yoga To Suit Your Personality
At a loss to know what type of yoga would suit you best? We’ve got you covered from A-Z with the different types of yoga to suit your…
Smash Your Fitness Goals With The 11 Best Workouts in Wellington
Whether you are looking for some pals to go running with, a sweat inducing HIIT workout or a good regular yoga practise, New Zealand's…
Get Your Sweat On, Here’s Auckland’s Best Workouts
Whether you’re #shreddingforsummer, looking for the hottest new workout trend, or are a weekend warrior needing a new challenge,…
Bite Club | Foodie News You Need To Know
It's always a good day when we get to roll out all of the latest and greatest foodie news for you to soak in—we're talking all…
Zen Out With The Fishes At This Underwater Yoga Class
Just when you thought yoga classes couldn’t get any more zen.
Bite Club | Foodie News You Need To Know
It is that time again foodies, the most delicious and indulgent food-related news has dropped and we are giving you the line-up you need in…
Get Amped New Lynn, GoodFor Is Coming For You
New Lynn residents get excited because GoodFor are opening their brand new store in the New Lynn mall and it is seriously…
Bite Club | Foodie News You Need To Know
Auckland is blessed with a foodie scene that is fast-paced and constantly changing so we are always on the lookout for new products, new…
Sip On A Cold One At New Zealand’s First Pure Kombucha Taproom
The New Leaf Kombucha Taproom is busy carving a stellar reputation for itself right in the heart of Ponsonby.
Trash Is For Tossers | A Simple Guide To Going Plastic-Free
Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about…