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The 2 selves of 3 Body Problem’s Jess Hong

JEAN TENG talks to JESS HONG about 3 Body Problem, her two selves and what might be her notable first.

Moonshots

In an old woolshed down a Parnell side street, a group of mad scientists work to change the future. Can their high-wire attempts succeed? Only time, money and a large amount of luck will tell.

Satellites

ROSABEL TAN and EMMA NG of Satellites, an online magazine and digital archive, on connecting the the past, present and future of Asian art practice in Aotearoa

Metro Top 50 Restaurants of the Year 2024

Here are the best 50 restaurants in Auckland, and the finalists for Metro's Restaurant of the Year. Presented by Stella Artois.

Pot Luck — Friday 11 October

With thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters!

COMMISSION of INQUIRY

As the Waitangi Tribunal nears a half century and urgently investigates possible Treaty breaches by the new coalition government, how far has it really come?

Pot Luck — Friday 6 September

with thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters

The House that Serato Built

Mariah Carey sings about it and Eminem raps about it, yet few New Zealanders had heard of Serato, the Auckland-based DJ software empire, until the Commerce Commission began investigating its sale. How did the notoriously private company end up making global headlines? Chris Schultz knocked on Serato’s door to find out.

Going to seed

A landlord introduces a needy flatmate.

Sweet Somethings

Remembered sweetness is the best sweetness.

The best SWEET THINGS in Tāmaki Makaurau

Appearing as they often do at the end of a meal, or as an incidental snack, the sweet dishes of this city are easy to overlook.

Pot Luck — Friday 23 August

With thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters

Uneasy Money: Under the Hammer

In the third of a series on the ways arts are funded in Aotearoa, we look at the secondary market — fine art auctions, the new resale royalty and the commercialisation of taonga.

Bianca — Smart business, casual dining

A new pasta restaurant and shop in Ellerslie.

Stubborn Memory

Travels through the long history and present-day streets of Armenia.

Pot Luck — Friday 19 July

With thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters

Ariana — Like a charm.

Afghan dishes on the Shore.

Pot Luck — Friday 5 July

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Metro N°444 is Out Now.

Welcome to the new issue of Metro! The Top 50 restaurants in Auckland! What are New Zealand’s mad scientists up to? Ed Hillary and the (or perhaps a) Yeti! We catch up with the affable Jack Tame! As well as the 3-bodied Jess Hong. A studio visit with sculptor Yona Lee! Sam Brooks derides the dearth of arts criticism! What are the Take Out Kids up to when they’re not on TV? And more, much more.

Cover by Sarah Larnach

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