Our new kāinga: Editor Nina Tucker
Someone must have been cutting onions at the official One New Zealand Stadium opening at Te Kaha in late March. Myself and deputy editor Tamara Pitelen gathered alongside the playmakers who brought this centrepiece to life, but it wasn’t the eyewatering $683 million construction cost that had us teary. Nor was it the […]
Inspiring ākonga: Principal Leigh Fowler (St Andrew’s College Preparatory School)
There’s a new face at the helm of one of the cornerstone colleges in Christchurch education. St Andrew’s College welcomes new Preparatory School Principal Leigh Fowler in 2026, who describes her first few months in the role as both energising and affirming. “From day one, the warmth of the St Andrew’s culture was […]
The Pogues still raw, still powerful, still worth it
There’s always a bit of hesitation when a band like The Pogues comes back around, especially without Shane MacGowan. For many, his voice and presence was the band. So heading into this 40th anniversary tour of Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, there was a fair question: does this still work? Short answer, absolutely […]
A focus on style and comfort
Gaming headsets often go overboard. They feature large drivers, booming bass, and bulky designs that clearly signal they’re made for gaming. The Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED takes a different approach. It stays light, simple, and user-friendly. Metropol’s Gadget Guy Ian Knott finds them so comfortable, he often forgets he has them on. The first […]
Small, but very crafty
The Cricut Joy 2 is a machine that becomes more valuable the longer you use it. At first glance, it appears to be a smaller version of a larger machine. However, in practice, it often becomes the one you reach for the most. Metropol’s Gadget Guy Ian Knott gets all kinds of crafty. […]
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