Category: Lifestyle

Dec 03
Domestic Travel: Dark Sky’s, Bright Getaways (Part 2)

In the second of a two-part adventure, Oliver Hall heads back to Mackenzie Country on a search for the stars and nestled between the mountains and lakes enjoys the hospitality of Twizel. It’s been a full-on week at work and we can’t wait to escape on the Friday afternoon. The drive is picturesque and we […]

Dec 03
Domestic Travel: Dark Sky’s, Bright Getaways (Part 1)

In a two-part adventure, Oliver Hall heads to Mackenzie Country on a search for the stars and nestled between the mountains and lakes he discovers the magic of Twizel. The original plan was that we go for a weekend away at Lake Tekapo. I hadn’t been for over a decade and remembered this unspoilt lakeside […]

Nov 20
Range Rover’s Evoque | Time To Make a Statement

Renowned for their presence on the road, quality build and luxury interior, Range Rover has long been considered the King of SUVs. express takes a look at how the newest and most compact member of the Range Rover family fits in, putting the new Evoque through its passes across Auckland’s urban jungle. First Impressions: Our […]

Nov 13
Foodie Bites Auckland Restaurants

From gorgeous chefs to new and moving restaurants, Alexia Santamaria has the lastest foodie news. Rainbow Recommendations: Cameron Barclay (pictured) is a waiter and duty manager at Prego when he’s not singing with The Ten Tenors (who are, of course, not currently touring the world as normal). Here are his Auckland faves: Eating out: Ponsonby […]

Nov 06
My Story: The Big C

New Zealand has some of the highest cancer rates in the world. Aucklander Benjamin Thomas Watt is one of the many who have received a positive diagnosis. He shares his story of coping with the devastating news, his treatment, remission and the unthinkable return. 2015 was a big year for me with major ups and […]

Nov 06
Travel: Roto-Romance

Looking to blow off steam on a romantic weekend getaway? Nowhere is steamier than Rotorua, sweetie! I’ve always had a soft spot for Rotorua, but I hadn’t been back for years. As a backpacker when I first landed in New Zealand, I visited and was completely charmed by the bubbling thermals, steam rising from cracks […]

Oct 23
An URGEnt Need To Party

On Saturday 7 November, URGE Events celebrate the 23rd Birthday of K Road’s Legendary URGE Bar. DJ Mauri is synonymous with the bar and brand and tells us why he loves to play an Urge Party. How long have you been playing Urge parties for? I have been doing Urge since the beginning of the […]

Oct 16
ASK AGONY UNCLE ELI

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Michel is here to help with your problems. Today he tackles questions about phone addiction and child adoption.  Hi Eli, my partner and I are keen to have a family. As two men, we would like to adopt and give a child that needs it a good home. We recently started talking […]