My Opal Heart – New exhibition at Matawhero Art Gallery in Gisborne
Describing the title piece My Opal Heart, which portrays the many hues of an opal gemstone, she says…
Society Insider: Soul Bar’s general manager Olivia Carter to leave role after 17 years; Steve Dunstan’s new brand repping Auckland; Hannah & Beauden Barrett’s wedding weekend
Carter has been behind Soul’s highest profile events and hosted many A-list international celebrities in her tenure, including…
Dib Bangkok brings a Thai art collector’s dream museum to life
Strewn across the courtyard of Dib Bangkok is Alicja Kwade’s “Pars pro Toto” (2020), a series of 11…
Society Insider: Black Foil Blair Tuke and Mikayla Plaw expecting first baby. Plus, meet Auckland’s most eligible singles
Blair Tuke and Mikayla Plaw are soon to welcome their first child. The couple share a love of…
Weather: Heat alerts likely as temperatures soar, heavy rain threatens for the weekend
She said beachgoers should enjoy the ideal swimming conditions, but it was a good idea to plan ahead.…
Society Insider: Ex-Black Cap Adam Parore’s Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music career
“Despite pretty treacherous weather in the lead-up, we were very lucky for our pre-function, and on the wedding…
Society Insider: Auckland’s new luxury car social media star; Chelsea Winstanley’s glamorous Art Gallery fundraiser
Her guests so far have included UFC star Dan Hooker, Auckland FC player Lachlan Brook, restaurateur and influencer…
New RNZ-Reid Research poll brings boost for NZ First, Labour
Labour remained out in front on 35%, up 0.7 points since September, while National slipped to 31.9%, down…
Philadelphia’s Heaviest Snowstorm in Five Years Brings Lingering Icy Conditions
Philadelphia experienced its heaviest snowfall in five years over the weekend, coupled with icy conditions. The severe winter…
Society Insider: NZ’s two richest families play host to Lupton and McGoldrick wedding; Equestrian royalty arrives in NZ for polo, races and sales
Jaimee’s fiance is Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray. Society Insider is told Morgan and Tim’s wedding ceremony was held…
Koji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rain
The town recorded more than 200mm in just 24 hours – its wettest day in 110 years. Central…
Why I’m aiming for ‘less’, rather than ‘more’ or ‘growth’, in 2026 – Nadine Higgins
The word I’ve chosen is ‘less’ (or, in some contexts, ‘fewer’ because grammatical correctness matters to me!) Given…