Bethany Reitsma is a Senior Lifestyle Writer at the New Zealand Herald. With a passion for health and wellness, she covers a range of topics including aging, diet, mental health, and consumer health, all aimed at entertaining and inspiring readers. Bethany's work has also been featured in prominent outlets such as Kidspot, MSN, RNZ, and NewstalkZB.
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Bethany's coverage focuses on local lifestyle and entertainment news, with an emphasis on New Zealand culture. She is likely to be receptive to pitches that feature experts offering commentary or tips related to these topics. Given the high percentage of event coverage, she may also be interested in pitches related to upcoming local events, especially those tied into the seasonal themes covered.
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By: Bethany Reitsma
It wasn't until he went for a routine eye test that Stephen Clarke found out he had dangerously high blood pressure.
By: Bethany Reitsma
The gut is crucial to our overall health and wellbeing, but it can be hard to talk about the symptoms if it's not working right.
By: Bethany Reitsma
Does going to the toilet stress you out? It might sound like a silly question but, according to one expert, as many as 40% of us find that our daily lives are disrupted by our bowel habits.
By: Bethany Reitsma
Hair loss and hair transplants are becoming less of a taboo topic in New Zealand, though there are still only a handful of doctors nationwide who are qualified to perform the procedure.
By: Bethany Reitsma
Nutrition experts warn energy drinks can fuel anxiety, digestive issues and poor sleep.
By: Bethany Reitsma
In a small Auckland school parents say is unlike any other in the city, kids with learning differences are discovering they can thrive.
By: Bethany Reitsma
When former All Black Keven Mealamu was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, he didn't believe it.
By: Bethany Reitsma, Bridget Jones, Jenni Mortimer, Kim Knight, Varsha Anjali
Whittaker's Gumdrop Block, inspired by the childhood favourite Tip Top ice cream, is the newest novelty chocolate flavour set to hit New Zealand supermarket shelves.
By: Bethany Reitsma
The lead-up to menopause can be confusing, fraught with various symptoms, and leave many women struggling to cope. In fact, a lot of women don't realise this phase can last for years.
