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Come fly away

Heading off on holiday? Flying off to a sunny spot? Then you’ll need comfortable yet chic clothing that looks as good at the end of a long flight as it did at the start. Can’t quite bring yourself to embrace hoodies and trackies? Opt instead for comfortable yet stylish wool pants, loose overtops, […]

Toast your winter sandwich

Toasted sandwiches come into their own during winter, although for some people they’re popular any time of the year. From simple to stupendous, toasted sandwiches often fill the gap, either as a snack or a more substantial meal. During June, the Great NZ Toastie Takeover was judged, with two Canterbury eateries, The Fine […]

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: First Drive

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is one of the most popular models from within the Silver Arrow’s arsenal. One only need to spend any degree of time commuting between Christchurch’s northern suburbs and the city centre to comprehend this as solid fact. The GLC has been such a strong seller that Mercedes themselves have given […]

Editor’s note: City mojo

The news is out. Christchurch is (arguably) the best city in New Zealand to live, work, and to play in, and visit. All sorts of people call the city home, and among them is television and radio presenter Jack Tame. Earlier this month he took to the airwaves, on NewstalkZB to tell the […]

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