Bethany Reitsma
New ZealandjournalistFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bethany Reitsma is an Auckland-based journalist for the Herald, specializing in lifestyle and entertainment stories. Since joining the publication in 2019, she has focused on real-life narratives, money-saving tips, and cultural topics, including personal challenges faced by New Zealanders. Her work aims to connect readers with relatable experiences and provide insights into everyday life in New Zealand.
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Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
The common toilet habits harming your health, according to a gastroenterologistNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer for the NZ Herald, specializing in health and wellbeing.
Auckland influencer Tayla Clement on Moebius syndrome and learning to love her faceNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
ADHD parenting: Auckland mum on diagnosis, school bullying and burnoutNew Zealand· 2026-02-24
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
Givealittle set up after Shortland Street star Ben Mitchell’s wife Kate diagnosed with stage 4 cancerNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019, specializing in health and wellbeing.
Redroom founder Dominique Francis expecting baby girl via surrogate after 10 rounds of IVFNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
More Kiwi women die of heart disease than cancer - here’s how to protect your heart healthNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
Family estrangement: Why parent-child relationships can break down - and what to do about itNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019, specializing in health and wellbeing.
You’ve been diagnosed with cancer, now what? How ‘prehab’ could help before treatmentNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
A psychologist’s guide to navigating a New Zealand family ChristmasNew Zealand· 2025-12-23
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer for the NZ Herald specializing in health and wellbeing.
Weight loss drugs in New Zealand: Benefits and risks of GLP-1s explainedNew Zealand· 2025-12-22
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
On The Up: Auckland cystic fibrosis runner completes 12 marathons in 12 months, hits $25k goalNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
Play It Strange boss on escaping corporate burnout and protecting wellbeingNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer for the NZ Herald, focusing on health and wellbeing.
Macular degeneration: New drug Vabysmo to be funded for vision lossNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer for the NZ Herald, specializing in health and wellbeing.
Kate Twigg was diagnosed with cancer twice. Here’s what it taught herNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
He lost his dad when he was a child. Now his son is going to lose him to bowel cancerNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
Functional mushrooms: What are they, how do they work and are they worth taking?New Zealand· 2025-11-05
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who has been with the NZ Herald since 2019.
Dyslexia: What it’s like to be diagnosed at 25New Zealand· 2025-11-04
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19 NZ luxury hotels and lodges awarded Michelin keys – which ones should you visit?New Zealand· 2025-10-12
Bethany Reitsma suggests that making certain product swaps could save you hundreds on your beauty bill.
Beauty On A Budget: The Men’s Products That Work For EveryoneNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
Bethany Reitsma is a lifestyle writer who joined the Herald in 2019.
Samsung Galaxy Ring review: What can a smart ring do for your stress levels, sleep and step count?New Zealand· 2025-03-18Bethany Reitsma is an Auckland-based journalist covering lifestyle and entertainment stories.
Meet the Wellington couple behind hit Wordle-inspired game Hang FiveNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
Bethany Reitsma is an Auckland-based journalist covering lifestyle and entertainment stories.
BBC journalist Laura Ancell’s search for long-lost Kiwi connection in podcast DNA Trail: The PromiseNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
Bethany Reitsma is an Auckland-based journalist covering lifestyle and entertainment stories for the Herald.
Endometriosis: Kiwi woman reveals the true cost of living with endo in New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
