Managing bowel cancer risk: The Hernia Clinic
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world affecting one in eighteen Kiwis every year. Gastrointestinal surgeon, Mr Ross Roberts of The Endoscopy Clinic in Christchurch says the risk can be reduced. Metropol spoke to Ross Roberts to find out more about reducing the risk of […]
Think fast: Bradley Wood Dentists
Aptly named Fastbraces, the trending teeth correctors promise to make braces a fast paced process. Metropol caught up with Dr Anthony Wood of Bradley Wood Dentist in Merivale to answer some common questions about the innovative approach. WHY OPT FOR FASTBRACES? “They will get your teeth straight in a shorter […]
Skirting the issue
Late summer calls for clothing which can withstand changeable skies and seemingly sudden dips and spikes in temperature. Enter the midi skirt, a fun, flattering and feminine way to weather the unpredictable weather – in style. Midi skirts catching our eye have evolved from the formidable slip skirts of recent […]
Four tools for sorting your finances in 2021
Save more than time with automated money management tools to help you keep on top of your spending and investments. These won’t replace the advice of experts, but can act as helpful tools to level up your finances this year. MONEY LOVER Easily track your incomings and outgoings with a […]
Your new normal local: Ricoh Pandemic Pivot
Sitting on a bar stool surrounded by beautiful oak paneling, stained glass windows and traditional liquor advertising, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in a well-established pub in Ireland. T.Oloughlin’s however is in a suburban street in Ōtautahi Christchurch – sitting in front of a swimming pool in a leafy backyard. […]
All about you: Elyse Campbell
Elyse Campbell is not your typical Real Estate Agent! Elyse understands that in essence – it’s all about, you. “I’m here to provide you a service and get you top dollar. End of story. The fact that we have fun along the way – that I know my selling process […]
Poetry Knights
It truly was a gathering of literary luminaries when literature and art magazine takahē celebrated 31 years of circulation with the recent launch of its 100th issue at, most fittingly, the Sign of the Takahē. Current takahē chair, Jeni Curtis, introduced guest speaker and takahē founder, Sandra Arnold, whose anecdotes […]
Instrumental to the community: Rockshop
Rock may be in the name of this recognisable, 100 percent Kiwi owned company, but the Rockshop is far more than one genre of music. And alongside classical maestros, KBB Music, selling and renting musical instruments might be a main act – but the brand is committed to helping the musical community, […]











