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 […]
What’s on in Hurunui
28 FEB: Hanmer Motorfest 2026 A full-throttle Saturday packed with gleaming chrome, roaring engines and nostalgic vibes, plus live entertainment, great food, and a best dressed competition. For $5 tickets per person, immerse yourself in a mesmerising array of meticulously restored classics, from iconic muscle cars to graceful cruisers and everything in between. […]
On trend: Haar Design
Christchurch stylist Caro Haar offers up the latest hair trends – unveiling a renaissance inspired by the 70s and 90s. “We’re moving towards sleek, soft textures and away from overly messy styles – hair is becoming much more intentional in 2026,” says Caro, owner of Haar Design in St Albans. Long, luscious locks […]
Granny flat
Christchurch is gearing up for a granny flat boom as consent rules change. Following landmark changes to national planning and building regulations that came into effect last month, property owners can now build new standalone homes of up to 70 square metres dwellings – commonly known as granny flats – without needing formal […]
Mental health a priority: Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula
Improved services for mental distress calls are on the way, says Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula. Four new mental health co-response teams will soon be established to work alongside the police in responding to 111 mental health-related distress calls. This follows the Government’s $28 million investment in Budget 2025 to roll out […]
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