Apple crumble chia pudding with stewed apples, caramel & crunchy granola
This recipe for apple crumble chia pudding with all the lashings from Canterbury-based Good Puddings, is giving us ‘dessert-for-breakfast’ energy. “All the cosy apple crumble vibes, but layered into a creamy chia pudding you can prep ahead and keep in the fridge,” founder Laura says. Good Puddings was a 2025 winner in the […]
National treasure Gavin Bishop
Multi-award-winning children’s book writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop is a man who enjoys Zumba and can trace his whakapapa back to Māori royalty. On the cusp of his 80th birthday, he spoke to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about life, art, and cheese scones. “It is a very strange experience, turning 80 and […]
SIX60 music and mana
Six60’s Matiu Walters and Marlon Gerbes would tell you that the coolest thing they could be doing right now is opening Christchurch’s brand new stadium. That’s what they told Metropol editor Nina Tucker, just two weeks before the concert – their latest in a string of sold-out stadium shows. “You have to set […]
Glo show
Wellington’s iconic World of WearableArt experience returns from 17 September to 4 October, and after a three-year hiatus, crowd-favourite category Bizarre Bra is back. Mark your calendars and plan your trip to the capital now. The 2026 WOW show: GLO! will transform Wellington’s TSB Arena into six charged creative worlds, each exploring a […]
Fool-proof banana pancakes
Whether it’s Sunday brunch on a chilly morning or a delicious dessert, nothing beats a warm and sweet banana pancake. Fresh from her new cookbook titled More Than Toast, author Rhiannon Baldock says this recipe cannot fail. “I have been making these pancakes for years now, and they really are foolproof. The recipe […]
A chic second layer
Curated by Nina Tucker I’ve found my usual tee-and-jeans combo isn’t cutting through the cold on walking meetings of late. If your wardrobe rotation could do with a second layer, here’s all the outerwear I’m crushing on right now.
Bathing in sound
Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen comes clean about trying out a sound bath. Let’s get one thing out of the way. A gong bath, also called a sound bath, doesn’t involve water. You may laugh, but that was my initial concern when I first heard the term ‘gong bath’ a few years ago. […]
History where it happened: West Coast
Discover big stories, up close with the Tohu Whenua guide to the West Coast. Treasure seeker towns, snowcapped views and an ancient lagoon are just some of the must-dos you’ll find in this Te Tai Poutini West Coast itinerary. All aboard! Te Kopikopiko o Te Waka Starting in the south, discover the celestial […]
Classic sponge recipe
Need a cake for a special occasion to please a crowd (or your mum)? Few people have the willpower and self-control needed to say no to a slice of decent sponge cake. This recipe from Christchurch-based food photographer and recipe developer Jessica Donaldson is perfect for a treat or celebration. Is there a […]
“My life is a joke” – David Correos
From Burger King ads to Celebrity Treasure Island, Christchurch boy David Correos talks to Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen about building a career in jokes. David Correos, by his own admission, is not everyone’s cup of tea. Probably most well-known from being on TVNZ’s Taskmaster New Zealand and the Burger King ads, his […]
