Culture
What Does it Take to Really Run a Music Festival?
Ahead of its final year, the team behind Welcome to Nowhere let us in on the facts and figures of running an indie festival – and discuss why small NZ festivals are struggling to stay afloat.
What’s 100 Years of Sneakers Doing in a Gallery on the Gold Coast? I Went to Find Out.
There was a century-old pair of crusty Chuck Taylors, rare green and gold Prestos made for the Sydney 2000 Olympics and even a rogue pair of Kikos, alarmingly, outside of their natural habitat [Fitzroy].
Oxford Grads Reveal How Accurate 'Saltburn' Really Is
“You never see anyone studying, which is accurate.”
What Happens To Dance Floors When ‘Everyone’ Is a DJ
“The big con about everyone being a DJ is that not everyone’s getting compensated fairly.”
Finding Out I Had Balls Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me
It came as quite a surprise, to put it mildly, for me, the doctor who told me and my parents who never could’ve imagined their precious little girl was actually born “biologically male”.
Cancel Culture: What Is It and Why Should I Care In 2023?
What does it mean to cancel someone or something? And is cancel culture all a myth?
I Went to a Theatre Show Written Specifically For, Uh, Chickens
Chickens are smarter than you think: They have personalities, emotions and dreams. So, argue the writers of 'Kip', why wouldn't they enjoy art?
‘More Than Just Dead Stuff Collectors’: A Look Inside Aotearoa’s Taxidermy Industry
From reincarnated pets to a role in conservation, taxidermy is more than meets the glass eye.
What Is Intersectionality? A Complete Breakdown
Breaking down the term ‘intersectionality’, where it came from and its relevance in society today.
How Much Money ‘Big Brother’ Contestants Made Back in the Day
As the reality TV show returns to ITV, we check in with former stars about the fortunes – or not – they raked in.
Inside Seoul’s BDSM Party Where Kinky Fantasies Come Alive
Spanking, bondage, and wax pouring are just some of the sights you’ll see.
Virtual Personalities, Real Connections: The Impact of Virtual YouTubers
How are these screen-based entities redefining entertainment? We reached out to the metaverse diva Edo Lena to find out.