Features
Alifah Nur

God Says Justice, Not Desire

Polygamy in Islam through the eyes of a young woman Having grown up in a Muslim home, I was taught that Islam is a religion founded in justice, mercy, and balance: A faith that champions the rights of women, protects the vulnerable, and demands fairness in every aspect of life.

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Editorial
Alifah Nur

Editorial – Issue 12 2025

Love Beyond Borders Two years into my twenties, after a stretch of being single, I found the kind of romance I had only dreamed of. It was sudden, intense, and different from anything I expected. I fell in love for the first time in New York City, abruptly and fervently.

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Columns
Alifah Nur

Diary of an International Kid

English I was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, into a uniquely diverse heritage. My mother is of Sundanese and Melanesian descent, while my father is a Singaporean of Chinese and Indian backgrounds. In Singapore, this multicultural race is often known as Peranakan or Eurasian.  Throughout my life, I have lived in

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Issue 12 / 58
Alifah Nur

Sports Centre – Issue 12

About F1, Why MotoGP is the Most Thrilling Motorsport on Earth When it comes to motorsports, Formula 1 often dominates the spotlight. With its sleek cars, celebrity-filled paddocks, and multi-billion-dollar teams, it is no surprise that F1 is considered the pinnacle of racing. However, for those seeking a more visceral,

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Issue 8 / 58
Alifah Nur

Nexus Investigates Expanding Urbanization – Has the World Faded To Grey?

While contemplating the future, some of our writers reflected on whether society is losing its identity. Unique and often quirky, personality-filled spaces are replaced with homogenous, soulless, high-density buildings. And this isn’t a uniquely New Zealand problem. So instead of writing a News Story or a Thesis this week, we

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Features
Alifah Nur

Housing Lessons From Singapore, Can Aotearoa Learn From Them?

A house is not just a place to crash after a long day, it’s security, stability, and the foundation of a thriving community. It’s where children grow up, having neighbours become friends, neighbourhoods are also where a nation shows their commitment to its people. But here is the problem: in

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Features
Alifah Nur

Places To Escape Your Failing Grades

Kyoto, Japan Living in Kyoto as a matcha farmer immersed me in Japan’s traditions. The city blends ancient temples with modern life. Mornings spent harvesting matcha and nights in the Gion district felt like living in two worlds. Watching a geisha perform in a tea house was surreal. Kyoto taught

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