Jack Tame
From a Christchurch childhood spent exploring the Port Hills on his bike to interviewing the country’s most powerful figures, broadcaster and former Cashmere High student Jack Tame talks to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about truth, trust and tribalism. When he was 16 years old, Jack Tame wanted to be the next Paul […]
City of fashion
Editor Nina Tucker’s favourite moments, looks and memories from Christchurch’s second Spring Fashion Festival held this October at Te Pae. Singer-songwriter Geneva AM (Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa) left me with chills when she opened and closed both The New Guard and The Spring Edit shows with Tūtira Mai Ngā […]
Savage
New Zealand’s most successful rapper and Warriors superfan turned musical mascot, Demetrius Savelio, better known as Savage, sits down with Metropol editor Nina Tucker ahead of headlining Christchurch’s biggest Tuesday at Addington Raceway’s Cup Day this 10 November. “Wherever God leads, I’ll follow.” Hip hop hero Savage features names like Pitbull and Akon […]
Cycle the Otago Harbour – Destination Dunedin
Cycle The Loop around the Otago Harbour and visit some of the best things to do in Dunedin along the way. For a range of exciting outdoor activities, Cycling The Loop, Otago Harbour is one of the best things to do in Dunedin. Also called Te Aka Ōtākou (The Otago Vine), this 32-kilometre […]
Lemon curd cheese cake
Everyone loves a lemon cheesecake, writes cookbook author and cake shop owner Michelle Morfett. It’s the safest dessert to make if you’re not sure what to make. It’s light, easy – because you can make it in advance – and so delicious. This recipe serves 12. Ingredients Base • 250g malt biscuits, blitzed […]
GARDEN PARTY
Get lost in the Garden City’s flower show. Let the excitement of the season infuse your sartorial spirit. Spring’s dress code has never been simpler. Camila (hero image) wears a yellow maxi dress available to hire from The Dress Room, thedressroom.co.nz (a reincarnated version of Victoria Street’s Designer Wardrobe) with Mi Piaci heel […]
Inside Antipodes – Elizabeth Barbalich
Elizabeth Barbalich is the businesswoman with a science degree who started skincare range Antipodes because she wanted her skin to feel as good as her body did when she nourished it right. She talks about plants, plastic and being New Zealand’s pioneering natural brand, with Metropol editor Nina Tucker. Behind the big beauty […]
FINISHING TOUCHES
“I get more compliments on accessories than anything else,” are the words of Iris Apfel, the famously flamboyant American interior designer and global fashion icon. In our Cup & Show-inspired fashion editorial, see how the latest shapes and styles from local accessory powerhouses help form the blueprint of fashion for the season ahead. […]
All about that DRUM & BASS – Lee Mvtthews
Hailing from Christchurch, he’s one half of the leading Kiwi drum & bass duo Lee Mvtthews. Metropol spoke to Tom Lee before he plays the Kirin Hyoketsu Infield, brought to you by George FM, on 10 November with his partner on the decks Graham Matthews. Thanks for your time, Tom! The internet claims […]
What’s on at the races – Addington Raceway & Riccarton Park
A fresh dose of entertainment, spring energy, and sartorial excitement… consider this your guide to the can’t-miss events coming to New Zealand Cup Week 2026. Tuesday Cup Day and Show Day races at Addington Raceway… Thousands flock to witness Tuesday’s Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway every Cup Week. […]
