Bethany Reitsma

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma

Marriage is an enduring subject in literature and popular culture. Let these 10 books draw you into the conversation. Here are 10 authors who have written about marriage in myriad ways – its history as an institution, its advantages and downsides, how it works as a mirror for our best and worst traits, and what makes it last. Recent figures from Stats NZ show that the number of marriages, along with civil unions and divorces, is steadily decreasing in New Zealand – a reflection of global trends.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma

A Wellington woman has opened up about experiencing a first-term missed miscarriage. Photo / 123rfA Wellington woman in her early thirties waited 35 days for an operation at Hutt Hospital after having a first-term missed miscarriage. She’s now ready to talk about it. The first time Sarah* got pregnant, “nothing went wrong”. “Naively, we just thought that the second time round would be the same,” she tells the Herald.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma

Autumn is a great time to visit Queenstown. Photo / Sophie Piearcy / Glenorchy AirForget the depths of winter when skiers hit the slopes, or late spring when runners descend on Queenstown for its annual marathon; the turn of the season from summer to autumn is the best time to visit this holiday town, writes Bethany HaverlandArriving in Tāhuna in mid-March, I’m welcomed with clear skies, sunshine, falling leaves and a chill in the air.

4 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma

Auckland-based wedding dress designer Trish Peng is partnering with World Vision to raise awareness and funds to combat the practice of child marriage in developing countries. Photo / World VisionWith the launch of a new initiative raising funds and awareness for victims of child marriage, Trish Peng talks to Bethany Reitsma about why she got involved. Trish Peng has been dressing Kiwi brides for just over a decade.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma

The Samsung Galaxy Ring will be available in New Zealand from early in April. Photo / SamsungReview by Bethany ReitsmaBethany Reitsma is a Lifestyle Writer for the New Zealand Herald. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTS:Wearable technology refers to devices designed to be worn as accessories to track health and fitness data. It’s a rapidly growing industry, with fitness trackers from smart watches to rings and other jewellery now available.