Beauty
A queer beauty pageant that’s moving away from just looking good
We spoke to one of the finalists of Mr Gay New Zealand, Shaneel Lal, about how appearances are judged in the gay community, his advocacy and…
James Roque is using comedy to heal scars of colonisation
If you’ve ever been caught short you may have popped into the local dairy to grab a few essentials – toothbrush, toothpaste, maybe a bit of…
The Asian beauty wave: monolids, puppy eyes and self-realisation
“We have a different bone structure around our eyes,” says Katherine, “and they have more… what do I say, 3D features?”
There’s lots of giggling as we…
Meet the former model winning eating competitions
From modelling and international beauty pageants to competitive eating and running a restaurant, there's no stopping Nela Zisser.
The pink tax
How much do you pay on health and beauty products each month? Holli and Nick took to the aisles and compared baskets ??
Makeup for all skin types?
Aoteoroa is proud of the multicultural make up of our country. So why is it so hard to find inclusive beauty products for all skin types…
Hair loss in men
Toupé or not toupé? Losing your hair can be a real spot of bother for some guys, so we chatted to Hamish and Eli to see…
Men who wear make up
Makeup can be used by anyone to hide or highlight, but why do people find it weird when men wear it?
This small Wellington skincare business shares tips on how to survive the social media battlefield
Working in an industry heavily affected by social media influencers, Sara from Tailor shares some tips and tricks on what to look out for when looking…
Meet Miss Auckland Fa'afafine
Current reigning Miss Auckland Fa'afafine, Jessica, sat down with us to talk about the similarities and differences between fa'afafine and transgender, her family, and pageant life…
IntRe:pid - Albanians were once completely isolated from the rest of the world
Coming out of a dark past, Albania has been reborn and is celebrated for its strong sense of hospitality and varied and incredible landscapes.
Carving pounamu foraged from West Coast riverbeds
"It has an energy of life, as a living thing, but it also has its own energy where it can take on energy from other people…
Bronzing or whitening?
Fake tan and skin whitening products are readily available around the country - what drives us to alter the shades of our skin? Holli and Doris…
Dodgy AF - A warning against DIY body treatments
Next time you're booking in a cheeky bit of laser hair removal or considering a rejuvenation of some sort, make sure the treatment and practice is…