Star power fashion
Curated by Nina Tucker Designer, artist, and visionary, Elsa Schiaparelli’s cosmic fascination, inspired by her astronomer uncle, was the launchpad for stars and celestial style, a now mainstream motif in fashion. And the famously superstitious Christian Dior took stumbling on a metal star on the street as a sign of destiny; he was […]
Worth the wait – Honda Prelude 2026
One of Honda’s most iconic coupes is back in production after a 25-year hiatus. Metropol writer Ben Selby discovers what’s different. While the nostalgia is real, this sixth generation Honda Prelude is a bit of a departure from its predecessors, especially underneath. Power comes from a 2.0L e:HEV Dual Motor Hybrid Four Cylinder […]
Girl in a Savage World – Theia
She grew up riding her bike around the streets of Hoon Hay, but now this Ōtautahi-born alt-pop-rock powerhouse is hanging out in Beverly Hills. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen chats with Theia (Ngāti Tīpā, Waikato-Tainui) about music, Māori rights, and walking barefoot in liquefaction. Long before she was touring the world, releasing critically […]
Hāngi time
June is a month for hāngi as we celebrate Matariki, says Angela Clifford of The Food Farm in North Canterbury. Many schools and organisations are embracing hāngi as we start to celebrate Matariki. A Māori method of cooking food, hāngi uses heated rocks buried in the ground. Despite being an Australian, my husband […]
Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule
Five, four, three, two, one… go! Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen delves into the 5 Second Rule made famous by motivational podcast sensation Mel Robbins. Never heard of Mel Robbins? You’re increasingly in a minority, but if you’re not familiar with the podcasting powerhouse, or you need a reminder, let me bring you […]
Instant style: The Crossing
Editor’s picks: Why I’m loving the winter palette Grass to forest greens, burgundy hues to excite you for a weekend wine, rich cocoa tones, and a chic sprinkling of silver… winter’s colour palette is what dreams are made of. There’s something so satisfying – sartorially, of course – when the fashion industry unites […]
Carry winter well
What’s more frustrating than when a slippery tote won’t stop falling off your shoulder in winter? Sometimes you need a sturdy carryall, yet winter dressing is about mastering the art of essentialism – what you need, and what you don’t. When you leave the house with just the essentials (keys, phone, coat and […]
Skincare. Local products with social purpose.
Award-winning cosmetic alchemist Stacey Fraser is the mind behind skincare heavyweights like Trilogy, but it’s projects with purpose she finds most empowering. Metropol editor Nina Tucker takes a day trip to North Canterbury and meets the makers behind Stacey’s pride and joy, homemade skincare brand Beauty & Bloom. Tucked amongst Rangiora’s busy town […]
Matariki is for everyone: Editor Nina Tucker
How lucky are we in Aotearoa, to have a holiday that is so uniquely ours? Matariki, and the Māori New Year, is celebrated from 8 to 14 July, and is a special opportunity to reflect and rejoice with our beautiful country and its communities. I’ll be cherishing the public holiday surrounded by my […]
Missing Robyn Kahukiwa search
The search is on for a series of missing artworks by one of New Zealand’s most influential artists, Robyn Kahukiwa, for an exhbition in 2027. Do you have a missing masterpiece sitting on your wall at home? Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is issuing a callout to track down a series […]
