A stellar storyteller: Toni Street
Toni’s is a story of heartbreak and hope, as she puts it when describing her book, Lost and Found. It was the same sentiment, interspersed with her ‘bookwormish’ charm, echoing through the room when she held Toni’s Book Club in Christchurch earlier this year. Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker finds out more. Discussing […]
The wool family
While most wool types have the thanked-for heat-retention, durability, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic qualities, each one complements a different aesthetic. To bundle up warm in ice-cold temperatures, we want to wear something fluffy that covers every inch of skin, such as a brushed mohair cardigan. Yet, on a brisk day when you just want […]
Winter woollies
Wool has never left the fashion landscape. Breathable, luxurious, odour-resistant, durable, soft, and often sourced sustainably, it wins a spot as a top textile. Fluffy mohair cardigans, merino undergarments, shearling accessories, or the timeless wool coat, knitwear becomes a staple and more reached-for in the cooler months.
Kimberley Crossman: the star’s strength
A quick turnaround from her tropical honeymoon, actress and host Kimberley Crossman is gearing up for another World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. She catches up with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about adapting to the media environment, managing mental health, a dream wedding, and doing her bit to make the world a better […]
Going the distance with Emma Timmis
On June 9-16, Christchurch’s Emma Timmis will attempt to break the world record for the greatest distance covered on a treadmill in one week. For the three-time Guinness World Record holder, it’s a game she’s played before. Emma tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker that it will be no mean feat. She set […]
Knit-knacks
When in winter we lose sunglasses and sun hats as accessories, we gain lush scarves, cosy beanies, and hand-warming gloves. Wool accessories come with all the warmth, and an opulent feel, so you don’t have to feel any less luxe when it’s cold. New Zealand is home to many sheep, and thus producers […]
On tour with Mel Parsons
Indie folk artist Mel Parsons, set to release her new album Sabotage in June this year, shares with Metropol writer Daniella Judge what it takes to make a life as a touring artist. Growing up on the West Coast, the soundscape of Mel’s childhood was the ocean rolling in. It was no wonder, […]
Exploring Waitaki
Indulge your senses, find adventure, and discover unforgettable heritage in Ōamaru and the Waitaki region, an ideal spot for a day trip or long weekend getaway. The Steampunk NZ Festival returns over King’s Birthday weekend, welcoming a world of fantasy and innovation. Dress up, bring the family, and get involved in the many […]
How ‘good’ is your ‘good’ cholesterol?
Many factors can cause high cholesterol, yet people can easily change some of those causes. Risk factors you can change include not eating too much food high in saturated fats, like red meat, butter, cream, and other dairy products, and avoiding foods with refined sugars, such as sweets, baked goods, white bread, and […]
Kaikoura: more than just whales
See From hundreds of seals residing on the rocky shores of Ohau Point and Point Kean, to the unique encounter of llama trekking. Visit the many interesting sights around Kaikōura as led by a tour guide, with your very own llama in tow. If you are keen on something a bit tamer, brush […]
