Category: Opinion

Jun 02
Editorial – Annual Sex Issue

Sex is vital to our sense of wellbeing. It is something we do to achieve pleasure but it is also an act that can bring us together as human beings in the most intimate way possible. Sex and more importantly good, safe sex is a key to leading a happy and healthy life. It can […]

May 31
Opinion: Green Party Misses Historic Opportunity

The Green Party missed an opportunity to make history this weekend writes News Editor Levi Joule. Twice in the space of six months, both Labour and the Greens have said no to making history. Twice in the space of six months, experienced and charismatic gay leaders, both heavy favourites to win, were pipped at the […]

May 19
Foodie Bites: A Little Bird Told Me

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. What’s better than a Little Bird store or cafe? Another one! The divine Megan May and Jeremy Bennett have recently opened another store in Britomart for takeout food, cold press juices and tonics. As of last month […]

May 14
Foodie Bites: Our Market Stall of The Month!

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. If you are at New Lynn, Henderson or Glenfield Night markets, make sure you sample the delights from the cute Korean boys at Coreano. For years we’ve heard of the legendary Kogi BBQ truck in LA but […]

May 13
Concert Review: Backstreet Boys @ Vector Arena

Oliver Hall immerses himself in nineties nostalgia as the world’s biggest selling boy band take over Auckland’s Vector Arena. The minute it was announced that the late nineties pop juggernaut the Backstreet Boys were including Auckland in their tour schedule, I knew I had to go. It’s interesting how the music you are listening to when you […]

May 03
Editorial: Be Warned

This month I was lucky enough to spend some time in our cool little capital. Wellington hasn’t developed as dramatically as Auckland has over the past decade, but it’s bustling creative atmosphere is still as prevalent as ever. What better way of getting to know the real city than talking to the people who live and love […]

Apr 23
Live Review: Sam Smith at Vector Arena

Sam Smith rewards his audiences’ enthusiasm at his first NZ show. Over the years I’ve seen a lot of artists considered to be great singers perform live. Whitney Houston, Cher, Elton John, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Dionne Warwick, Rihanna, Damien Rice, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Meatloaf, Elaine Page, KD Lang, – but none […]

Apr 21
Ask Agony Aunt Lisa: I’m In Love With a Married Man I Met at a Sauna

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. I visited a sauna a few weeks ago when I came up to Auckland, which is my usual practice when I’m up there, but this time I met a guy that I actually like. Yes, we had time to talk. I finally got the […]