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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.

Artists Who Eat — brunelle dias

Sam Low and Jean Teng of Ate Ate Ate in conversation with brunelle dias

Jack Tame

In 2019, we profiled JACK TAME as he left upbeat breakfast television for the murkier waters of in-depth political interviewing on Q&A. Half a decade later, we catch up on the state of politics and the nation.

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

Sweet Somethings

Remembered sweetness is the best sweetness.

Hard to Recommend

In 2021, a website called Narrative Muse created a stir in the arts community after receiving $500,000 from the government. SAM BROOKS talks to the platform’s co-CEO about what, if anything, it has achieved since then.

OUT OF THE TUBE

Tasting toothpastes.

Home Sweet Home

We’re a nation of lolly lovers. But what makes a killer candy — and why are we so obsessed?

There's a Cake for That.

The best cakes in Tāmaki Makaurau for all the best occasions.

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 — Thursday 27 September

With thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters!

Open for Business

An impressive debut novel from a writer standing out from the IIML pack.

Going to seed

A landlord introduces a needy flatmate.

Pot Luck — Friday 6 September

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Pot Luck — Friday 12 April

The Metro Dining Newsletter

The Archivist : … Ah, Wilderness! Bob Harvey goes to Whatipu

A story about West Auckland. From Metro N°98, August 1989.

Wooden Heart

Priscilla, from director Sophia Coppola, is one of the films of the year.

PUNCHED OUT

Another mainstay of arts media has hit the mat. Sam Brooks writes on the rise and hiatus of The Pantograph Punch.

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