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6 days ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
Making these swaps could save you hundreds on your beauty bill, says Bethany Reitsma. Whether you’re on level 4 of Mecca’s Beauty Loop rewards programme or prefer to stick to supermarket budget buys, many of us spend a fair amount on beauty and grooming products each month. There’s a chance that at least part of your beauty bill is down to the “pink tax” on such products, where everyday items like shampoos, razors and deodorants marketed to women are costlier than their male equivalent.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
When Emmett Lawrence told his mum he wanted to shave off his mullet to raise money for two childhood friends diagnosed with cancer, her initial response was “no way”. “I love his little blond mullet, it’s so cute - and then I reminded myself it’s not my choice and he’s doing it for a good thing,” Kylee Lawrence tells the Herald. “It’s really kind.”Stratford High School student Emmett, 13, has been growing his mullet since his nana died from cancer in October 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
People often don't think about writing a will until a major life event takes place. Photo / 123rfAround 50-60% of people don’t have a will, lawyer Jeremy Sutton says. Sutton and journalist Mary Holm stress that every adult should have a will to ensure their intentions are met. Dying without a will can lead to costly legal processes and unintended distribution of assets. For around half the population of New Zealand, writing a will isn’t at the top of their to-do list.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Bethany Reitsma
What Kiwis get wrong about wills, according to a family and divorce lawyerFor around half the population of New Zealand, writing a will isn’t at the top of their to-do list. As many as 50-60% of Kiwis don’t have a will, …
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
Shanel Honoré and Isabell Zitzelsberger founded Wild Chix to teach women boating, hunting and fishing skills. The business empowers women by providing a safe space to learn traditionally male-dominated hobbies. Participants report increased confidence and skills, enabling them to enjoy outdoor activities. For Tauranga marine scientist Shanel Honoré, the ocean has always been her second home.
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
Kiwi bestselling author Steffanie Holmes, whose new book, Fangs for Nothing, is out now. As a child, Steffanie Holmes was “always writing novels”. Now 40, she’s since published more than 40 books – but becoming a writer wasn’t always the plan. Holmes is a trained archaeologist who once dreamed of being a museum curator. “I struggled a lot with finding a job, in large part because of discrimination, because I am legally blind,” she tells the Herald from her home in South Head.
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
The Gibbston Valley Lodge neighbours the popular Gibbston Valley winery. Bethany Reitsma checks out Gibbston Valley Lodge, an award-winning luxury hotel and spa just 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of central Queenstown. Location: Gibbston Valley Winery & Restaurant, 1820 State Highway 6, Gibbston 9371. Perfect For: Featuring individual villas, an award-winning onsite spa and The Lodge Restaurant, this is an ideal spot for a weekend getaway to celebrate a special occasion.
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
Rising rugby star Wallace Sititi is fast becoming a household name since his All Blacks debut. Now, he’s one of the faces of this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge campaign, fundraising to help feed children in the South Pacific. Here he tells the Herald why it’s a cause close to his heart and opens up about his eventful year, recovery from injury and return to the field. Wallace Sititi remembers hanging around after rugby matches hoping to get a glimpse of the players he idolised.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
The official trailer for Pike River, a feature film depicting the 2010 West Coast mining disaster, has been released ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival on June 7. The trailer takes viewers back to November 19, 2010, when a methane explosion inside the Pike River Mine near Māwhera Greymouth killed 29 men.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma
Kristin Sarten's daughter Emily was born at 24 weeks. Photos / Kristin SartenEach year, around 4800 babies in New Zealand are born prematurely - earlier than 37 weeks gestation. Another 1000, approximately, will be born with a severe illness or condition that requires treatment in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) or special care baby unit (SCBU).
