A pageant’s impact – Tessa Nicholas
Glamour, poise, outer beauty. There’s more to those who take the pageantry stage than meets the eye. Metropol writer Nina Tucker talks with Christchurch’s 2023 Mrs Aotearoa candidate, Tessa Nicholas. Recently crowned Charity Queen at the Mrs Aotearoa 2023 grand finale in August, for her work in making the country a better place, […]
Editor’s Note: Weather Report
Most of us are glad to leave the cold of winter behind, and bask in the added warmth of spring and summer. Granted there are still a few cold, wet days ahead of us, yet often just the thought of hotter temperatures will lighten a mood and bring a smile as we plan […]
Father’s day tech
Drag dad into the 2020s with some cool gadgetry this coming Father’s Day. CURATED BY IAN KNOTT
Take charge of your health: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy
The old saying goes, a healthy heart leads to a happy life. Yet, in our fast-paced and often stressful modern world, neglecting the health of our most vital organ is easy. Fortunately, in this age of technological advancements, managing and improving heart health has become easier than ever. Introducing CardiAction, an innovative heart […]
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