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The Most Important Hair Tool You’ve Been Overlooking

The Most Important Hair Tool You’ve Been Overlooking

ghd is back at it again with their newest launch: the Speed Hair Dryer.

The Anti-Basic Guide to Summer Fragrances

The Anti-Basic Guide to Summer Fragrances

Summer fragrances that deserve a spot in your rotation.

Say Hi to Your Barista: How Small Talk Landed Me a Job in Antarctica

Say Hi to Your Barista: How Small Talk Landed Me a Job in Antarctica

How small conversations can quietly change the direction of your career.

From Not Butter Chicken to Deliciously Creamy Indian Mushrooms at Cassia

From Not Butter Chicken to Deliciously Creamy Indian Mushrooms at Cassia

Come dine with us at Cassia: one of SkyCity’s favourite modern Indian restaurants.

Battle of the Blowouts: ghd vs Shark vs Dyson

Battle of the Blowouts: ghd vs Shark vs Dyson

Wondering which hair tool you actually need? We compare the ghd, Shark and Dyson to find the real winner.

The Ultimate 2025 Christmas Gift Guide

The Ultimate 2025 Christmas Gift Guide

Our guide to this season’s most giftable picks to satisfy everyone – even the ones who have everything.

The Collagen Queen’s Comeback: Libby Boxall’s Next Act

The Collagen Queen’s Comeback: Libby Boxall’s Next Act

An inside look at Libby Boxall’s evolution as a beauty entrepreneur.

I Spent 24 Hours With My Boss… and Survived

I Spent 24 Hours With My Boss… and Survived

What happens when a work trip doubles as a city-wide adventure?

This Spring Must-Have is Not Your Average SPF Moisturiser

This Spring Must-Have is Not Your Average SPF Moisturiser

Put your budget into defence.

Meet the Maker: Kate Mitchell, the Visionary Behind Our Besos Margarita Collab

Meet the Maker: Kate Mitchell, the Visionary Behind Our Besos Margarita Collab

For the chronically creative and low-key overwhelmed: this convo is for you.

A Fresh Take on Sporty Meets Sweet

A Fresh Take on Sporty Meets Sweet

Check out the product details from our latest shoot with Sophie.

The Chatty Guide to the Best Auckland Bars with Good Vibes

The Chatty Guide to the Best Auckland Bars with Good Vibes

Trust me guys, I know what I’m talking about.

Can Sisley Paris Actually Help with Hair Growth? An In-Depth Review

Can Sisley Paris Actually Help with Hair Growth? An In-Depth Review

We tried Sisley’s luxury shampoo, mask and scalp serum to see if the brand’s densifying claims hold up. Here’s what actually worked for hair growth.

Consider This Your No-Fuss Guide to the Best of Milk Makeup

Consider This Your No-Fuss Guide to the Best of Milk Makeup

We tried the latest from Milk Makeup and these are the products worth the hype.

7 Things Worth Leaving the House for This Winter

7 Things Worth Leaving the House for This Winter

From cosy dining experiences to hands-on workshops, we’ve rounded up 7 must-do activities to make your winter anything but boring.

Welly’s Favourite Malaysian Joint Hits SO/ For 3 Nights

Welly’s Favourite Malaysian Joint Hits SO/ For 3 Nights

A popup you won’t want to miss.

Cold Weather Companions To Stave Away Seasonal Depression

Cold Weather Companions To Stave Away Seasonal Depression

Winter’s In — and So Are These.

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Perfumes for Winter

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Perfumes for Winter

Your seasonal scent wardrobe starts here. Hint: Cherry is having a serious moment!

How to Create the Corporate Grunge Look

How to Create the Corporate Grunge Look

Corporate grunge meets glam in the debut of our new beauty series — featuring our very own Editor, styled and shot by Auckland’s best.

Jessie Kirk on Her Career, Fashion and Beating Cancer

Jessie Kirk on Her Career, Fashion and Beating Cancer

A sit down with the Auckland-based content creator on fashion, self-expression and navigating (and beating!) breast cancer.

Met Gala 2025 Predictions for 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'

Met Gala 2025 Predictions for 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'

Inside the 2025 Met Gala theme and what it means for fashion’s most-watched night.

The New Huda Beauty Setting Spray Might Be the Best One Yet

The New Huda Beauty Setting Spray Might Be the Best One Yet

We put Huda’s latest launch to the test and here’s why this mattifying mist might be the one that finally replaces your powder.

The Only Mexican Chef Approved Ceviche Recipe You Will Ever Need

The Only Mexican Chef Approved Ceviche Recipe You Will Ever Need

Ceviche in the way it’s meant to be.

The Best Korean Skincare Products to Try in 2025

The Best Korean Skincare Products to Try in 2025

Discover the best Korean skincare products of 2025 — from cult cleansers to skin-boosting essences that deliver real results.

The Best Benefit Products That Never Miss

The Best Benefit Products That Never Miss

The tried-and-true Benefit products that consistently deliver — no hype, just hits.

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Has Landed in the Southern Hemisphere

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Has Landed in the Southern Hemisphere

The wait is over. Haus Labs officially arrives in NZ and Aus just in time to refresh your beauty stash. Here are our must-haves.

The Beauty Launches Editors Are Actually Using

The Beauty Launches Editors Are Actually Using

From skincare breakthroughs to everyday staples, these are the editor-approved beauty buys living up to the hype right now.

Top 7 Heat Protectants You Need Right Now

Top 7 Heat Protectants You Need Right Now

The best heat protectants for every hair type and weather — rain, hail or shine.

What’s In My Everyday Makeup Bag?

What’s In My Everyday Makeup Bag?

As a beauty editor, I’m always testing the latest launches but these are my ride-or-dies that survive every rotation.

The 7 Day Hair Treatment That Helps Regulate Oil Production

The 7 Day Hair Treatment That Helps Regulate Oil Production

How Dermal Therapy’s sebum control range balances oily scalps and refreshes hair without the buildup.

What I Would Buy With a $100 MECCA Gift Card

What I Would Buy With a $100 MECCA Gift Card

The ultimate guide to making the most of your MECCA gift card.

Our Honest Take on the HUDA Ube Collection

Our Honest Take on the HUDA Ube Collection

The HUDA Ube collection is finally here!

A Culinary Experience at 30,000 Feet with Singapore Airlines In Partnership with NZ chef Sid Sahrawat

A Culinary Experience at 30,000 Feet with Singapore Airlines In Partnership with NZ chef Sid Sahrawat

Experience world-class in-flight dining with Singapore Airlines and Chef Sid Sahrawat, featuring exquisite dishes crafted from New Zealand’s finest ingredients.

The Margarita Brand That Top NZ Chefs Are Raving About

The Margarita Brand That Top NZ Chefs Are Raving About

Michael Meredith said that it’s “the best pre-mixed margarita out there, even better than most freshly bar made.” So I’d say that it settles the verdict.

10 Things That Are Staying With Me In The New Year

10 Things That Are Staying With Me In The New Year

My top discoveries from the year 2024.

Pink vs Yellow Powders

Pink vs Yellow Powders

Find your perfect match with this guide to yellow vs pink powders!

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