Category: Lifestyle

Apr 12
EXCLUSIVE: THE WORLD REALLY DOES TURN IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS

Exclusively for YOUR EX, Writer and director Paul Oremland reflects on the profound changes he has witnessed in societal attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community in New Zealand. Our film, Mysterious Ways, is now available to stream on TVNZ+. It’s a gay love story about a Vicar who wants to marry his Samoan boyfriend in their […]

Apr 02
Travel: A Train Ride To The Centre of The Universe

From brushing shoulders with A-list celebs to seeing the effects of progressive change and even considering what a tiny speck we are in the universe – Los Angeles isn’t just an entertainment capital – it’s the centre of everything.  While LAX has improved significantly over the past year, there’s no denying it’s a full-on airport […]

Feb 22
Dr Nassif Exclusive: “Why would someone want breasts the size of a watermelon?”

Dr Paul Nassif, the renowned surgeon and mastermind behind reality guilty pleasure, Botched, discusses his bromance with Terry Dubrow and gives YOUR EX readers his top surgery tips! You were already a renowned, successful cosmetic surgeon in your own right before finding fame on Botched. What interested you in taking part in the show? Well, […]

Feb 05
New Zealand’s Annual Surrogacy Information Day

While Growing Families has been running Surrogacy seminars in Auckland and sometimes Wellington for many years, 2024 marks the first time this has been expanded to a full information day, run by a local committee of surrogates and parents. The weekend of 16 March is a chance for the country’s surrogacy community to come together […]

Jan 26
Matty McLean: How To Make Your Wedding Day Magical

Ahead of his debut as The Hits’ Drive Show’s new host, Matty McLean shares the best advice he received about coming out and his top tips for making your wedding authentically your own. How was coming out for you? Coming out was a process, as I’m sure it is for many people. I definitely knew […]

Jan 26
Rotorua’s Ultimate Spa Weekend: Restoring Hope and Possibility

Visiting Rotorua’s new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa promises to be a ‘restorative journey.’ Oliver Hall and a famous friend find it lives up to the hype, leaving with minds inspired for a united future. It’s the final day of my ultimate spa weekend in Rotorua, and I couldn’t be more intrigued to visit […]

Jan 17
The Changing Face Of Queenstown

New Zealand’s biggest international tourism destination has bounced back from border closures like nowhere else in the country and has set ambitious plans for regenerative tourism and a carbon-zero visitor economy by 2030. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures or New Zealand’s capital of culinary treats – Queenstown has it all! Top Attractions Amisfield Restaurant […]

Jan 16
Mini Countryman Hybrid: A Vibrant Blend of Style and Rebellion

The Mini Countryman Hybrid, a darling in the compact crossover world, has become a beloved choice for Mini enthusiasts. YOUR ex took this delightful mix of bold and vintage aesthetics for a cross-country journey across Aotearoa. Indeed, the Countryman Hybrid is a flirt with tradition. The starter ‘button’ itself is a toggle – a small […]