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Bitcoin Price Trends: How to Navigate Market Volatility

The turbulent world of the cryptocurrency market with its up-and-down price action means it’s all too easy for the price of Bitcoin to rise one day and drop the next. You probably fall in the category of those who have witnessed several massive gains over the years and then agree over massive losses days afterwards. […]

World-class architecture

Waimarie, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University’s flagship science facility, was named best building in the Higher Education and Research category at the World Architecture Festival Awards. The award is the latest in an array of national and international awards won by Waimarie in 2024, including Building Nations (Excellence in Innovation), INDE Awards Asia […]

Festive fashion

Celebrations on Saturday, holiday on Sunday. Get yourself a wardrobe that does both. Fresh, of-the-moment hues mingle with refined silhouettes to become the pieces that keep you from falling into the one-and-done outfit trap. By Nina Tucker.

Choice over chance: Karen Hattaway

Karen Hattaway was the visionary behind Queenstown hospitality establishments Blue Kanu, Pier, and Captains, and is now at the helm of one of Christchurch’s top-rated restaurants just three months in: Manu. She tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about the force of choice and a movement powered by personal trauma. Not long ago, Karen began […]

Manu’s Lomi Lomi Salmon

A delightful dish created by Manu Head Chef Jonathan Perrett, this is a favourite of the team there, and sure to become one of yours too. INGREDIENTS (serves 2): Cured Salmon: • 120g fresh salmon, cubed or thinly sliced • Ice bath: 400g rock salt, 200g sugar, 2.5L water Fish Marinade: • 2L gluten-free soy […]