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The Body Shop returns to Chch as new owners plan nationwide expansion
The previous operator’s $12m collapse closed 16 stores and cost about 70 jobs.
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Pain and swelling ignored: Woman left with leg burns after laser treatment
The clinician had been qualified in laser hair removal for only three weeks.
Influencer Clavicular gives update after suspected overdose
The 20-year-old told fans he was 'gone' before the livestream cut out.
Nadine Higgins: How pharmacy visits are wrecking your budget
OPINION: The chemist trap: how my $50 budget blew out to $229 a month.
Lush posts $6.7m profit but auditors warn of 'material uncertainty'
The net profit of $6.7m was nearly triple the $2.3m recorded in 2024.
Kiwi beauty brand Essano plots big US comeback with digital-first push
All Essano products will continue to be manufactured in South Auckland.
Sephora New Zealand posts fourth straight loss as LVMH keeps it afloat
The Kiwi arm owes $26.1m to LVMH through a low interest cash facility.
Kim Knight: Stop arm shaming my bingo wings
Wondering what to worry about after climate change? The answer is just above your elbow.
Surprising products Kiwis splurged on over New Year period
Typically, Kiwis buy activewear and gym memberships in the new year.
Kendall Jenner ‘celebrates confidence’ in new role for Emporio Armani
Kendall also fronts tequila label 818 but has shunned starting a beauty brand.
K-beauty favourite W cosmetics arrives in Auckland with Sylvia Park flagship
A second W cosmetics store is planned for Westfield Newmarket in 2026.
Chappell Roan named Mac global ambassador in new beauty partnership
The 27-year-old singer will front the cosmetic company's campaigns worldwide from 2026.
A bare-faced Duchess of Sussex praises 'authenticity' on Harper's Bazaar cover
It’s her first solo magazine cover since joining the Royal family in 2018.
How Addison Rae uses fashion to boost her confidence and creativity
The 25-year-old says changing outfits can instantly shift her mood.
Skims hits $8.8b valuation after latest funding round
Kim Kardashian co-founded the shapewear label with Emma Grede in 2019.
Inside Lush's 30-year journey balancing profit, passion and principles
The company made $68.9m in New Zealand sales last year, with a net profit of $2.3m.
From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand
The business was put into liquidation early this year and all stores were closed down.
Aspect Sun Sunscreens recalled, unlikely to meet SPF50+ claim
The sunblock was sold at 283 NZ retailers between November 2022 and November 2025.
Inside the gothic glam that transformed Jenna Ortega for Wednesday’s new season
Her Season 2 gala look drew on Siouxsie Sioux and Sophia Loren styles.
Small Business: Dulese is doing more with all natural personal care
Amelia Jory talks to Tom Raynel about her small deodorant business Dulese.
SPF investigation: Sunscreens pulled amid rating discrepancies
Outside Beauty, Found My Skin, and Endota suspend SPF 50+ sales.
How a Pāpāmoa mum turned breast milk jewellery into an award-winning business
She crafts keepsake jewellery with DNA elements such as ashes, hair, and embryos.
Why more Kiwis are buying beauty products with their groceries
Macaroni, mascarpone, mascara. NZ supermarkets report a growth in their beauty sales.
Media personality admits she hates her name, finds it 'tacky'
Vogue Williams was teased in her teens for her unusual name.