'Where da trannies at?' Trans comedian Liv Ward wants to know
On being trans in the Aotearoa comedy industry, and why stand-up is not a safe space for trans people.
You need a zip-up hoodie, like Lorde and Addison Rae
The early-2025 It girl uniform.
Slouching towards autumn
The weather may be chaos but your wardrobe doesn't need to be. Joanna Zhao and Felix Jackson offer lessons in serene transeasonal dressing.
Holding on to (and letting go of) the things that remind us of home
As more and more Kiwis head overseas, Paris Blanchfield writes about the mementoes they take with them to remind them of home.
A damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed
A legal framework to protect women MPs exists - it's time the government revives it and tackles the root causes of online abuse.
Maybe you're not bad at flirting. Maybe they're just not that into you
In the age of ghosting, is being forward really a red flag – or just efficient? Frankie explores flirting through dating chaos.
Thank god Air NZ has finally updated its uniforms
Air NZ has unveiled its new uniforms designed by Emilia Wickstead – Zoe gives her verdict. Read the full post on Substack.
The White Lotus made me rethink my 'toxic' friendships
The dysfunction of gossipy friends Laurie, Jaclyn and Kate wasn’t cringeworthy, it was recognisable.
Retail therapy or body image trap? The unseen psychology of shopping
The changing room is a new frontier for those championing greater inclusivity in fashion – and society at-large.
10 autumn discoveries, rated and recommended
This month's most interesting launches, hand-picked, sometimes gifted, always honestly reviewed.
Simone Kessell on the last purchase she really loved
"They look like they come from the costume department on Sesame Street or Fraggle Rock," says the Kiwi Yellowjackets star of her Marni mules
