This column mentions content that may be upsetting for some readers, such as kidnapping, violence, and rape. Proceed with caution. This is the first installment of a series of columns. I aim to take the polished, sanitized versions of the stories and events that Disney adapted and discuss their origins.
On the 21st of July, the government announced $82 million dollars’ worth of funding to create a new medical school at Waikato Uni. The medical school had been in talks for several years and when it was not announced as a part of the budget earlier in the year it
As part of the recent budget crackdowns, the government has gutted funding for certain wards at Wellington hospital—namely ones responsible for women’s care. To make room for an overwhelmed emergency department, Christopher Luxon’s government has taken away a number of maternity beds and cancer services. A statement from the Labour
At the start of July, the Ministry for Science and Technology in New Zealand unveiled the government’s new AI future pathways strategy—a framework that was created with the help of AI. The framework, which is intended to outline a plan for safe use of AI in the public sector, has
Sarah: Semi-retired cosplayer The first time I ever cosplayed it was 2019, and I still cared about the MCU. I walked into Tauranga Armageddon in an incredibly hodgepodge crimson coat and bodice knowing full well that the cheap curtain fabric wasn’t particularly accurate to the Scarlet Witch costume I had tried
A guy did me wrong? Go sleep with one of his friends. At least, that’s what I was recommended in the midst of past guy troubles. A perfect form of revenge if you’re ‘normal’, but what if the world of sleeping around isn’t one you live in? With the progression
You’ve probably heard the word feminism in many contexts. Unfortunately, as with all movements, people lose sight of its meaning. They think the movement is just for one group, one class or race and that the struggles of others aren’t to be welcomed into this space. Let’s be clear: feminism
It goes without saying that when you have a ‘unique’, or really, non-Western name, you are probably familiar with the inevitable pause before someone says your name. For some, a name that is an important part of their identity and their whakapapa isn’t even something people bother to learn to
Many of us have dreamed of being a musician at some point in our lives, and some of us are or will be. But, in such a wildly competitive market, it can feel impossible to know what to do and how to get there. Where do you start? Is there
Is there really a boogieman behind the screen? Amira explores this question. Disclaimer: I am not an expert. This article also contains sensitive topics, self-harm, eating disorders etc that may be triggering for some readers. Every cell phone owning adolescent/young adult has heard it at some point: cell phones are
Byrne Power says, quoting Tomáš Procházka; “It’s nice to say it. Because then we can say we do Punk. We do Punk Puppetry.” With DIY elements and a fundamental concept of alienation to the standard creativity leech that is capitalist powers, the puppet is punk, in and of itself. Through parody and
In November of 2025, Minister for Resource Management Act Reform Chris Bishop and Minister for Local Government Simon Watts announced reforms to local government. On Tuesday the 5th of May, they gave councils three months to figure out how they would do it before the New Zealand Government steps in. According to
If you are familiar with the world of perfume and fragrance, you have probably come across the word “oud” at some point. A staple on the shelves of fragrance bros around the world, oud is a scent that is widely known but scarcely understood. In fact, oud is the Arabic name for Agarwood, a
What year is it? Because I thought it was 2026, three years after New Zealand’s last election, making it an election year. The behaviour of our political leaders does not seem to line up with this. There’s no denying that as idyllic as the world would be if we all made educated votes
Hitler flunked out of art school and then threw one of the deadliest bitch-fits in history. Though the degree of correlation between the two events is questionable, that’s just a fact. Not necessarily a fun one but anyone who knows anything about Adolf (the capital A is for Asshole) knows that he wanted to
This educational game is excellent for teaching children about the economic state of the world right now and the oppressive system of capitalism. It starts off with an excellent metaphor in which you arrive on an island, expecting to start a new life, but the island is deserted. This is a specific
My sister has brought home another date. This one seems fine, but after Evan the fascist—anyone would seem fine. I look him up and down, and out of the corner of my eye, I see Mum and Dad giving him the same scanning stare. Daniel had arrived exactly on time. He wore
I’m in Raglan now instead of the same couple suburbs of Hamilton and the street I live on in Cambridge which have been my only routine sights out of a sense of complacency for the past whatever. Alsatia splashes water over herself on the front porch of her cousin’s bach and I’m leaning against the yay-high chainlink fence strangling
I’ve spent the last 10 years of my life waking up to the dreaded sound of Apple’s radar alarm sound. Dididi-dididi- dididi-dididi DIDIDI-DIDIDI. And I never stopped to think about why. Why was I torturing myself this way every morning, letting this sonic harassment continue. I decided enough was enough. I’d had it. After literally 2 minutes on Facebook
Bacchus is an imported god. Not only was Bacchus (under the name Dionysus) influential in the golden age of Greece and Rome he regained a great deal of popularity during the High Renaissance in Neo-Platonic and humanist artwork as a symbol of pleasure and celebration and holds an important place in modern
In 1606, a 15-year-old prince named Khurram returned in the city of Lahore. He did not know that this visit would become a major turning point in his life. For amid the colour and festivities of the Meena Bazaar during Nowruz, Khurram crossed paths with a young girl who would change the fate of
This week’s boredom killer is simple, chaotic, and guaranteed to create stories you’ll be hearing about all year: Red Cards. Here’s how it works. Every flatmate (or anyone in the group) gets one “red card.” You can play it at any time, for any reason. When you pull your card, everyone has to drop what they’re doing and commit to whatever you’ve called no questions
Written By Manasseh Cowley We had just finished presenting at one of Bogotá’s most prestigious universities and it was now time for whakawhanaungatanga and kai.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is not some ancient, dusty relic. Hell, it’s barely 185 years old – younger than the first working camera! It is
Written By Naianga Tapiata If you’ve ever been to any uni, you’ll know the vibe, there’s ALWAYS a policy for everything. Missed an exam? There’s
by Toby Brockelbank & Patrick Kigongo Nexus are stoked to have the chance to interview Uganda Skate Society. Absolute shredders with one of the gnarliest
by Toby Brockelbank and Mykhaylo Tevkun Who are you and what’s your favourite skate trick?My name is Mykhaylo Tevkun—people call me Mike T. I’m the
Hind Rajab was five years old when she, after witnessing the killings of six of her family members, was herself murdered by members of the
Swipe. Next reel. Swipe. Next Tik Tok. Again. Again. Again. Again. It never ends. The algorithm feeds you more. It gives you what you want.
This issue contains plenty of discussion on crime itself, its social and political foundation, and even its distortion into entertainment, but very little on its
Ever since I could remember, I’ve been a writer. It’s been in my blood since the first day I picked up a pen and discovered
The True Crime Fascination Morbid curiosity. On some level, we’re all guilty of it. You drive past a car crash and you’re watching to see
Noah: A few mates making documentaries on things we’re interested in. Noah: Louis and I met at uni. Gryffin’s my cousin. Louis: We were all
Let’s be honest: fan fiction is the internet’s wild, untamed jungle—a place where Harry Potter can fall in love with Draco Malfoy, Sherlock Holmes can
Aries: You cannot fix him, please, for the love of God, leave him alone. Taurus: Your stubbornness is being mistaken for confidence, so keep going.
(((SOUTHERN))) LINKS Project Directors Dillon Kelliher and Robert Dol, have proposed a motion to transform a swathe of farmland south of Hamilton into a brand-new
Written by Martta Tikka About Rhythm / Rytmitajuttomuudesta Now that I’ve been in New Zealand for over three months, I’ve had to admit to myself
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is the kind of film that appears to announce its intentions through its title: sex, death, teenagers, and
By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen the new Novig Ad starring Sydney Sweeny, if not, honestly don’t bother. This ad reinforces every single stereotype
Rating: 2/5 This novel, written back in the modernist era, is one of those gems that says a whole lot more about society than you’d
Rating: -1/5 It’s got to be said; Love Island is never going to be a super good show with everything you need to settle in
Rating: 5/5 Warning: this review contains spoilers I am very biased towards this film, which is definitely going to show in this review, but that’s
Some songs are so good they survive being messed with. Others get completely reworked, stripped back, sped up, slowed down, or dragged somewhere their original
I sit down with some old friends from highschool, and after the obligatory “where are they now” gossip sesh, we start the lecture with the
Aries: A bad idea will sound surprisingly reasonable this week. Give it 24 hours. Taurus: Your bank account has noticed your recent behaviour. Consider putting
