Soundcheck – Issue 5 2026
The Beths – gig Review We’re in an old church-turned-music-venue, you can feel the lingering evangelical spirit whipping up the crowd into a holy fervour, worshiping the divine power that is The Beths. It’s hot as hell, packed to bursting with students and mid-30s day-one fans alike. My friends and I manage to push almost to the front, linking arms to […]
Recipe – Lazy Focaccia
Ingredients 1 cup lukewarm water 1 tablespoon of sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil (it wont explode if u use vegetable oil but it wont be as flavorful) 2 ½ – 3 cups standard four (for this recipe I eyeball it but its usually around 350gr) 1 teaspoon of salt Fresh rosemary Cherry tomatoes Flaky salt In a mug […]
Random Audit – Media100
As a third-year History major, I know fuck all about media. I took the subject in high school, but that was four years ago and I’m pretty certain we just watched movies. So, when I walked into a MEDIA100 tutorial at 2pm a few Fridays ago, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I immediately made a couple […]
Should English be an official language?
No: Logically, I can see why this would be an ideal option. However, the main thing that must be understood when it comes to an official language in New Zealand is that they are often made that way out of necessity. Te reo was banned from being spoke and by the 80s less than 20% of Māori considered te reo to be their native language. It was the work from Te Huinga Rangitahi and the […]
Blind Date – Issue 5 2026
“She was a girl. She was also a girl. Can I make it any more obvious? Blind Date is back and we’re bringing the lesbians! (and the bisexuals no bi-erasure here).” Person 1: Before the date I was super nervous got ready hours before hand and kept checking my phone for the time. This resulted […]
Long-distance…yay or nay?
Lauren – for Lots of people say that distance makes the heart grow fonder. I wouldn’t be the first to avidly agree with that, but I have my fair share of long distance connections all over the world, so I get it. It’s hard, sure, but it’s doable and worth it in the long run. Maintaining a friendship or a relationship that’s not in person takes […]
Wet Denim
We sat down with Joe, Luca, Nick and Jack from the 4-piece Pōneke based band Wet Denim on Sunday. Appearing at Homegrown the night before, the band was stoked with how Kirikiriroa came out to support and bust a boogie, commenting: “Yeah, it felt like the main stage was just packed, especially later in the night […]
Random Audit: Nursing 102
Because I failed bio consistently throughout high school, I figured there was no better lecture to run into than one of the first for nursing 102; and I was very pleasantly surprised by what I walked into. The class size was massive, and with a diverse range of ages it was refreshing to see so […]
Recipe – Pasta
Less cheap, less easy, Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Estimated cost per serve: $5 Why This Slaps ? This meal is perfect for cooking for someone special, whether you want to show you care or you’re just trying to get laid. It’s pretty easy, relatively cheap, tastes good, and makes a lot. Ingredients Optional upgrades: Equipment Method […]
YouTube live Concerts
Are you too broke to go to live concerts? Do you live in an island nation that your favourite artist won’t ever come to? Or maybe they came to Aotearoa, but now it’s over and the post-concert depression is hitting too hard? Let me introduce you to the world of YouTube live concerts. Music is at its most impactful when its live. When […]