Carly Gibbs

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

The Stretton family's interest in fashion now extends to four generations. Photo / Sacha KahakiFor the creative trio, who love working together, three’s a company!It’s not often that three generations of women share an office, but for Kiwi fashion designer Annah Stretton, her mum Vicki Lowe and daughter Sami Stretton, it’s a daily privilege. Annah, 65, celebrates her company’s nearly 35-year journey this year with Vicki, 86, and Sami, 36, beside her every step of the way.

2 weeks ago | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

It’s not often that three generations of women share an office, but for Kiwi fashion designer Annah Stretton, her mum Vicki Lowe and daughter Sami Stretton, it’s a daily privilege. Annah, 65, celebrates her company’s nearly 35-year journey this year with Vicki, 86, and Sami, 36, beside her every step of the way. Vicki has managed the accounts for 28 years, while Sami, who grew up in the business, is now the general manager.

Jan 30, 2025 | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

A few years ago, Heartbreak Island star Joshua Fankhauser experienced several earth-shattering things in his life. Over three years, his dad began to struggle with addiction issues, Joshua found himself depressed and jobless, and two of his friends died suddenly. He likens the time to “running from a tiger!” The former DJ and “big softie” contestant on the first season of the TVNZ reality dating show feared he’d never fully recover.

Nov 22, 2024 | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

Te Awamutu mum Ana Hutchins juggles more than most – diabetes, failing kidneys, and an online community she uplifts and supports while trying to nurture herself. The 36-year-old radiates beauty and bubbliness, but the reality behind her smile is hidden. “A lot of what I’m battling with is invisible, so people tend to feel shocked when they find out,” she tells Woman’s Day.

Nov 21, 2024 | nowtolove.co.nz | Carly Gibbs

Retired world champion boxer Daniella Smith was known in the ring as “Diamond Daniella”, but these days, the Northland star’s greatest pride is in another title – as “nanny” or grandmother. “I’m so lucky to have two little beautiful mokopuna,” says Daniella, who is joined by one of her grandkids, three-year-old Anaya, for our shoot in her hometown of Kaikohe.