Category: Lifestyle

Jul 06
Travelling NZ In Winter

Travelling within New Zealand is often overlooked, but venture down South and you’ll be blown away. From mountainous landscapes to icy glaciers, self-proclaimed travel junkie Toby Beagle delves into the beauty of the South Island and what it has to offer. Roy’s Peak The summit of Mount Roy towers is 1,578 meters (5,177 ft) above […]

Jul 03
Winter Warmers: Great Food To Keep You Warm This Winter

Woodpecker Hill With a wood infusion in both the decor and the menu of one of Parnell’s newest establishments, it’s becoming clear what all the fuss is about here at Woodpecker Hill. With effortless menu options and the BBQ being an obvious kitchen staple in the cooking process, it comes as no surprise that the […]

Jul 03
Review: Skeleton Twins

Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader join forces in Craig Johnson’s The Skeleton Twins which tells the saddening tale of a broken family, while touching on subjects that hit home for a lot of people in today’s society. Hader plays Milo Dean, who refers to himself as “another tragic gay cliché”, is a failed actor who […]

Jul 02
STYLEXPRESS: Jarrad Godman, Fashion Designer

Jarrad Godman’s design aesthetic is whimsical, intelligent and badass. He wowed at last year’s New Zealand Fashion Week where he showcased his collection at the Jarrad Godman X Servilles show with bold colours in draping styles that flatter the form. We asked him how he curates his own distinctive look, and how to dress in […]

Jul 02
July: Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems: I’m worried about my boyfriend. Recently made redundant, he has become unmotivated and needy. He sleeps in, watches Netflix all day, and calls me numerous times at work when lonely or bored, which angers my boss. I also spend my lunch breaks job-hunting […]

Jun 29
express Wins At Annual Community Newspaper Association Awards

express recently came away victorious at the 2016 New Zealand Community Newspaper Association Awards, receiving one win and three runner-up placings. This was the first year express entered to compete against other publications. The awards ceremony was held at the Chateau on the Park in Christchurch, Friday 16 June and celebrated the best of what […]

Jun 20
Celebrate Pride Month with Your Very Own Rainbow Dong!

It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s the most awesome thing you’ll see today. Pride Month is in full swing now, and Pride 2017 is the biggest event yet—even the somewhat stoic Facebook has joined in on the action by introducing a special Pride reaction for this month only.  As the world celebrates saying “yes” to […]

Jun 07
Putting Asexuality in the Rainbow

Feeling not only ashamed, but also confused, I cleared my Internet browsing history to keep the content of what I was looking at a secret. I crouched under the evergreen branches and made my way to the centre of the tree. This is where my friends and I would gather at recess. I lost my […]