For truly healthy hair, opt for plants instead of parabens when you’re choosing products to put on your head. Commercial shampoos and conditioners promise smoothness, volume, or shine for ‘healthy-looking hair,’ yet many achieve that through synthetic shortcuts that, over time, can do your hair and scalp more harm than good. “People are […]
At age 71, former MP Nuk Korako is back on his bike to raise money for children with cancer. He’s no stranger to pedalling for a good cause. Former MP and Ngāi Tahu Canterbury Regional Councillor Nuk Korako (pictured) is well-known for his community-driven charity rides. He has already cycled 1417km this year […]
Have we all gone mad for matcha? Metropol writer Indiana Bell investigates Christchurch’s insatiable thirst for the popular green drink. In the midst of a milky beverage, miniature icebergs bob. Milk and matcha react together, submerged in a cloudy sea of white and green. Throughout the drink, strawberries bloom on a vibrant grassy […]
