Read or rust: Novelist Kate De Goldi says books are critical to our wellbeing in an AI age
Award-winning author and Aotearoa’s new Te Awhi Rito reading ambassador Kate De Goldi says our brains are under siege – by screens, algorithms, and the distraction of ever-pinging phones. The WORD Festival guest tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen that the solution is beautifully simple: sustained reading to rebuild attention, empathy and imagination, […]
6 ways to reduce sugar
(and tackle meno belly)
Are you struggling with perimenopause or menopause belly? You’re not alone. Fellow menopausal belly battler and Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen goes in search of the villains. Top of the list? Sugar. There you are, going about your business, getting on with living your life when suddenly, from seemingly out of nowhere, a […]
MORE IS MORE
Move over, minimalists. A new wave has reached us – and it’s all things ‘extra’. More than a loud shirt or bright blazer, I’m talking matching sets engulfed in prints that serenade without sound, or a combination of colours that only makes sense to you. Maximalism is about being bold and authentically expressive. […]
The cuddle chemical:
The healing power of hugging
A hug lasting 20 seconds can have a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. The average length of a hug between two people is three seconds. Researchers, though, have discovered something amazing. When a hug lasts 20 seconds or more, it stimulates the release of oxytocin, lowers cortisol levels, and helps regulate […]
Itchy, dry skin this winter?
As colder temperatures continue and heaters remain on high, many people experience itchy, dry skin. Suffering from dry, itchy skin in winter is a common condition that can affect anyone. Often called ‘winter itch’ or pruritus hiemalis, older adults with naturally drier skin are more susceptible. Why ‘winter’ itch? Because when temperatures drop, […]
Jake Bailey’s top tips for public speaking
Ten years ago, an 18-year-old Jake Bailey sat in a wheelchair in front of his classmates at Christchurch Boys’ High School and delivered a prizegiving speech that would go viral and be seen by millions. Days earlier, he’d been diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive cancer, and given just weeks to live without […]
Breakfast muffins
The perfect protein-packed snack for busy mornings or on-the-go healthy eating. Tasty, healthy and easy to make, these egg and vegetable muffins are great to have on hand for an easy breakfast. They’re also a healthy quick snack for the whole family. Whip them up on a Sunday to feed the troops through […]
The rapid rise of rugby’s Jorja Miller
At four years old, Black Fern Jorja Miller was already charging around a rugby field with her older brother. Two decades later, she tells Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen that she is chasing down Olympic medals, World Cups, and a total overhaul of how we think about women’s rugby. Jorja Miller may now […]
Hair & now: Hairdressing Industry Creative Awards
New Zealand’s hair industry celebrates its best talent with the Australian Hairdressing Industry Creative Awards. Metropol editor Nina Tucker caught up with one of Canterbury’s finalists, visionary stylist Marque Morehu, on the inspiration behind her collection. Marque Morehu’s talent precedes her. The director and senior stylist of Kaiapoi’s M M Hair Studio, and […]
Miriama’s mahi: We chat with Miriama Kamo
Miriama Kamo might just be our next mother of the nation – at the least the closest we’ve got to Mother Earth. Metropol editor Nina Tucker catches up with the multimedia journalist and sustainability savvy maven. Much has changed for Miriama Kamo since Sunday, the current affairs show she anchored, fell over in […]
