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YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall speaks to Arani Cuthbert, the Topp Twins’ long-time manager, about Dame Jools Topp’s generosity, courage, politics, and the quiet life behind one of Aotearoa’s most beloved public figures. For more than four decades, Dame Jools Topp helped Aotearoa see itself differently: funnier, kinder, more rural, more political and more proudly queer. […]
If you’re looking for extra space for family, a home office, or a rental investment, a minor dwelling could be a smart solution. If you have space on your section, or are planning to build a new lifestyle home, consider adding a minor dwelling or granny flat to your land. There are many reasons people invest in […]
Smarter living starts at home From better sound and seamless organisation to connected lighting and smarter security, today’s smart home tech is designed to make everyday life easier and a little more enjoyable. Whether you’re streamlining your schedule, upgrading movie nights, keeping an eye on home while you’re away, or simply making daily routines run […]
The Italian New Zealand pianist talks to YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall about finding authenticity beyond perfection For Flavio Villani, classical music only feels old if you let it stagnate. Villani moved to Auckland in 2008 and later completed a Master of Piano Performance at the University of Auckland, and has built a career that resists treating the repertoire […]
Ardon England opens up about his new EP I’m That Bitch, and the realities of building a music career in New Zealand Ardon England is a true artist. Even the hair has a concept. What looks at first glance like a mullet is, in his words, “a scullet!” The idea came to him, he says, while walking down the street. “The wind was […]
Pink Shirt Day is now widely recognised as a national call to stand against bullying, but for Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, it is crucial that people do not lose sight of where that kaupapa began. As Aotearoa prepares to mark Pink Shirt Day 2026 on Friday 15 May, Robinson says the […]
Check out our photos from another huge Saturday night at Auckland’s Eagle Bar, taken by Peter Jennings on 9 May, with the K Road favourite once again doing what it does best: bringing together a great mix of locals, regulars and out-of-towners for drinks, laughs and a seriously good night out. Tucked into the heart […]
URGE GRUNT took over Phoenix Auckland on Saturday 9 May, inviting partygoers to unleash their inner fetish and celebrate the darker, sweatier side of queer nightlife. More than just a dance party, GRUNT delivered a sensorial night of leather, gear, uniforms, sports kit and unapologetic self-expression, creating a space where gay culture could feel raw, […]