Shania Twain Opens Up About Embracing Body Confidence After Menopause

How Menopause Impacts Body Image and Self-Esteem Country singer Shania Twain has openly discussed her struggles with body image during menopause, revealing she experienced bloating and a loss of control over her body. “In menopause you lose control of your body,” she told The Sunday Times. “I stopped looking at myself in the mirror. I … Read more

Flaxmere Supermarket to Close in July After Exhausting All Options

Flaxmere Supermarket is closing its doors as TW Property prepares for a major redevelopment of the Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre. According to TW Property chief executive Terry May, the supermarket’s lease was terminated through a negotiated agreement, clearing the way for a new road and infrastructure project that will replace existing tenancies. Why is the … Read more

Rotorua Specialist School Unveils New Inclusive Playground

Rotorua Specialist School – Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua has officially opened a new inclusive playground designed to support the physical and social development of its 112 students. The project, which features specialized equipment such as a wheelchair carousel and sensory-integrated climbing structures, was fully funded by the school board through 16 years of community … Read more

RockRidge Trail: New Luxury Canterbury High Country Hike Opens

The Rise of “Luxury Tramping”: Why High-End Hiking is the Future of Travel For decades, the classic hiking experience was defined by heavy packs, dehydrated meals, and sleeping on thin foam pads. But a new trend is shifting the paradigm: the rise of “luxury tramping.” As travelers increasingly seek meaningful connections with nature without sacrificing … Read more

Contact Energy opens $151m Glenbrook grid battery to boost winter energy security

The Flexibility Revolution: Why Mega-Batteries are the New Backbone of the Grid For decades, the mantra of energy stability was “baseload”—the idea that we needed massive, constant power sources like coal or gas to keep the lights on. But the wind doesn’t always blow, and the sun doesn’t shine at 6:00 PM during a winter … Read more