Aracnation
What is it? A new training place near Ponsonby, for people who don't mind heights, hanging upside down and monkeying around. It's essentially aerial silks and straps training.
What's needed? Cotton l
Fitness Challenge: Great new heights
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Explore NZ: Romantic Russell delivers on all its promises
Perusing the Herald's property sections, Cindy Pagel would often remark to her husband Al they should check out Russell because "the place looks like paradise".
When they finally arrived at this seaside spot in the Bay of Islands,...
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Ruben Wiki: Fighting fit like a Warrior
Meeting rugby league legend Ruben Wiki is a nerve-racking proposition. He is now a strength and conditioning coach for the Vodafone Warriors, but he used to be nicknamed Jake the Muss - because of his muscle-man physique. But the...
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Wellbeing: The best gifts for babies
Once upon a time, when couples wanted a family, they simply tried to conceive. Now so much research is available on what to do to improve the likelihood of having a healthy baby that it shouldn't be ignored. Here's expert advice:
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Marlborough: Sounds idyllic
There's so much to see and savour in Marlborough. I managed to fit in a vineyard run, a cruise to glimpse wildlife and see salmon flipping out of the water on a salmon farm in Queen Charlotte Sound, and of course, relish the fine...
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Anxiety in NZ a 'trend that needs stopping' - expert
Auckland mum Jaime Stevenson was once so anxious she went eight entire days without sleep. Her brain kept telling her "I can't sleep" and her body would shake and quiver, she'd get heart palpitations, cold sweats, her stomach would...
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Happy holiday activities
For thrills
Kids will smile with delight at Auckland's Rainbow's End. This park has 25 rides and attractions suitable for kids (and big-kid adults), including the Fortress of Fun in Kidz Kingdom and plenty of areas for the little...
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Holiday fun for the kids
Walk and talk to the animals in Rotorua
Rotorua is about three hours' drive from Auckland and Rainbow Springs has organised a Junior Keeper Programme for the school holidays for children aged 7-16 years. In the junior programme...
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Flirtatious, modern ballet a whirlwind show
The Royal New Zealand Ballet's show Allegro hits Auckland this week, showcasing five very different and dynamic ballets from leading international choreographers.
Dancer Lucy Green - a star on TV3's reality show Secret Lives...
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Blade runner sets tough challenge for TV presenter
Blade runner Rob Martin will tackle the New York Marathon with newly wed TV1 presenter Greg Boyed at his side.
Kiwi amputee Martin has competed in the New York Marathon before as a hand-cyclist with a best finish of second.
But...
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Worth the big squeeze
I presumed raw-juice cleanses would be almost exclusively of interest to women, but 40 per cent of clients using Pure Health Delivered (PHD) juice cleanses are male.
Rich Tangney, formerly a diver in the Royal New Zealand Navy, launched...
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High-end fashion model graduates
It's a new life and love for top Kiwi model Grace Barcelos Owen, who is well known from high-end fashion magazines, Farmers catalogues and as the face of Evolu skincare.
She graduated last week through AUT as a fully registered psychologist....
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Woman tripped over dog and scalped herself
Lynda Veth scalped herself in a freak home accident — by tripping over her dog in the dark and cracking her head open on a door frame.
Auckland City Hospital Emergency Department registrar Dr Paul Blakemore took two hours to...
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Mt Ruapehu: Adventures in the snow
Taking my young sons on a skiing holiday felt too tough a mission - tough enough that I put it off for so many years my son Zach was eight before we finally braved going. He obviously suffered the first seven years of his life from...
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Rocks-and-mud runs attract all
Women are among the increasing number of people signing up to rock-hop, scale hills and get mud-splattered and sweaty in the Blackmores Xterra Auckland trail run and walk series. In its 11th year, the series caters to all ages and...
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Get ready to go around the lake
Cyclists young and old will put their feet to their pedals at the 38th Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge on November 29.
The event is best known for its 160km Bike Barn Solo, the one-lap circumnavigation of Lake Taupo, which takes...
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Rise of hands-on dads
Auckland dads are stepping up. Research shows they're increasingly involved in raising their kids, including a rise in the trend of stay-at-home dads and increasingly taking on roles such as bathing and putting their wee ones to bed.
The...
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Ironman training comes in handy
Mat Lewisham is among many Kiwi dads celebrating Father's Day today. It's an even more special day for him as it's his first. And it's a role he relishes and has stepped fully into.
Among many inspiring feats, Lewisham has tackled...
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Dancing like there is no tomorrow
The Short+Sweet Festival
Auckland is showcasing a diverse range of dance acts at Tapac (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre) at Western Springs this week.
The month-long festival boasts 300-plus performers and is already 35 plays...
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Wellbeing: Stick to the plan
Spring is here and it's the time for fewer layers of clothing. The dreaded word "diet" hits the minds of many. So here are a couple of experts to give some guidance on the best way to improve your health.
Dr Kathryn Beck, lecturer...
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