Style between seasons: APT Collections
Opulent romance leads the way this season with luxe layers, bohemian-inspired textures, and a return to confident power suiting. Playful patterns and rich, saturated colours add vibrancy, creating a winter wardrobe that feels intentional, expressive, and effortlessly refined. Find all at Apt Collections in Barrington Shopping Centre. Go to the website at […]
A day in Darfield
From iconic bakery pies and duck-feeding picnics to forest wanders and a relaxed wine-fuelled dinner, here’s how to spend a perfectly paced day enjoying Darfield’s small town charm. This easy itinerary showcases the best bites, sights and local delights on offer. 9am: Hit up Darfield Bakery for morning tea Founded in 1972 by […]
The art of outdoor warmth: Johnson & Couzins
As autumn settles across New Zealand, outdoor living doesn’t end – it evolves. Autumn weather is beautifully unpredictable. As the light softens, evenings draw closer, and our homes become places of deeper comfort and connection. For those who value beautifully designed spaces, this is the season to refine how we live outside. At […]
Built to thrill
Streamlined meets sporty in the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, writes Metropol’s motoring man Ben Selby. The whole SUV-come-coupe segment was not really something I could get excited about. My attitude changed when I sampled this new offering from Mercedes-Benz. The coupe’s flowing rear section and slippery-looking accents are the most obvious cues to […]
Potato crisps
Crunchy to the bite and smothered in salt, are potato chips the most snackable thing around? You tell us – try these easy air fryer chips. INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2 • 2 large Agria potatoes • 1 sweet potato • 1 Tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil • Salt, to taste METHOD Carefully cut […]
Sustainable style: Fraemohs Homes
One New Zealand building company cuts through the currents, driving progress in sustainable building. Fraemohs Homes’ craft has always been ahead of the times. For 58 years, the team has designed and championed timber homes that are naturally warm and healthy, carbon negative, good for the economy, and able to easily handle extreme […]
On your nerves: Christchurch Chiro
Getting on your nerves in the best way possible is Christchurch chiropractor Hugh Crozier. Six years ago, chiropractor and ‘student for life’ Hugh Crozier had a life-changing experience while studying in Perth. He was introduced to a new way of working with the nervous system, DermoNeuroModulation, which better addresses and treats pain, tension […]
Bridgerton-inspired interiors
The massive Netflix hit is influencing interiors. Bridgerton-inspired home décor brings opulent 19th-century elegance to modern spaces. A lavish, vibrant, steamy Regency love story, Bridgerton has become a global phenomenon. The most-watched Netflix series of all time, 82 million households tuned in during its first 28 days, while this year’s release of season […]
Click happens
There comes a time with gaming mice when marketing buzzwords lose their meaning. Everyone claims to offer ultra-lightweight shells, high-quality sensors, and no latency. The Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE only becomes intriguing once you put down the box and start using it. Metropol’s gadget guy, ex-game reviewer Ian Knott, fires up the […]
