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Moaningful Confessions: A Nail-Biting Tale

Posted 12:35pm Sunday 23rd August 2026 by Chappell Moan

We all have that person that’s somehow accumulated an impressive amount of lore and become a celebrity within the friend group. Mine was this guy who I had no romantic feelings for, and who I invited to my birthday party – entirely as a joke. By some miracle, he showed up. Right on Read more...

Horoscopes: Issue 20 2026

Posted 12:34pm Sunday 23rd August 2026 by The Orb

Leo The slopes are calling your name – the Ōtepoti snow day gave you hunger for the alps. You're ready to sell your sanity, fill a five-seater car with eight of your friends and make the long road trip to Queenstown. Beware: there will be at least three arguments on the way!! Your Read more...

OUSA Exec

Posted 12:24pm Sunday 23rd August 2026 by OUSA Exec

Kia ora,  The OUSA Exec are aware of reports from students alleging white supremacist activity in Dunedin. At this stage, it is not clear whether these groups have any involvement with Otago students. While there is currently no confirmed connection, we believe it is important to keep our Read more...

Editorial: Read This If You Intend To Run For OUSA Exec

Posted 12:22pm Sunday 23rd August 2026 by Hanna Varrs

The OUSA student executive elections are coming up, with campaigning beginning on the 14th of September. For those that are tuned in to the happenings of OUSA, they’ll have some understanding of the current Exec roles.  However, the Exec has passed a decision this week to put major Read more...

Signed, Sealed, (Still Left On) Delivered

Posted 11:28am Sunday 23rd August 2026 by Heeni Koero Te Rerenoa (Sky)

If there’s one thing a Ngāpuhi likes, it’s arguing a case. Unfortunately for everyone else, I’ve always got one.  We were promised that phones would make us more connected. Instant messaging arrived and, for once, the name did exactly what it said on the tin: messages Read more...

Crossword Answers - Issue 19 2026

Posted 10:35am Sunday 16th August 2026 by The Quizzler

ACROSS: 1 - Sivle Talk 5 - Spuds 10 - Tintin 11 - Astute 12 - Heartthrob 13 - Stub 14 - Eat my shorts 18 - American Gothic 21 - Oklahoma 22 - Vodka 23 - Robert Pattinson DOWN: 2 - Vienna 3 - Enlist 4 - Loiter 6 - Pout 7 - Super bowl 8 - Blabbering 9 - Itchy 14 - Elsa 15 Read more...

TLDR: Issue 19 2026

Posted 10:34am Sunday 16th August 2026 by Critic Staff

The Otago Literary Society is running their monthly Book Club on the 20th of August, 6-7:30pm in Room 3, Clubs & Socs. This month they are collaborating with the History Students Society with the theme "History". Attendees can bring any literary text, Read more...

Letters: Issue 19 2026

Posted 10:19am Sunday 16th August 2026 by Critic

Response to JK Rowling Concerns Thank you for raising your concerns about our choice of theme for this year’s Law Revue, Harry Potter. We completely agree with your criticism of JK Rowling, she's a dick! The content of the show is critical of her views, and she is appropriately Read more...

Horoscopes: Issue 19 2026

Posted 10:15am Sunday 16th August 2026 by The Orb

Cancer The break’s coming up, and all you can think about is how time is slipping right through your fingers. Stock up on your favourite chocolate to stress eat now, because even though your brain is fried, we both know you’re still going to try to shove more lectures into Read more...

OUSA Exec: Choose Your Power Plan Wisely

Posted 10:06am Sunday 16th August 2026 by Zoe Eckhoff

Are you signed with Contact Energy? Got that free power from 9-12am? Well, here’s your Residential Rep’s hot take – consider an alternative.  There’s lots of debate on which power plan is the best, or which will save you the most money. The reality is: the best plan Read more...

Editorial: Less Room For Me, More Room For Politics

Posted 9:59am Sunday 16th August 2026 by Hanna Varrs

Holy fuck – what a week! Firstly, I am absolutely thrilled with the amount of letters Critic has been receiving lately. I literally couldn’t fit them all in the mag, even with me cutting this editorial in half. Talk about student engagement.  Secondly, this issue has turned out Read more...

The Politics of Being Nice

Posted 9:51am Sunday 16th August 2026 by Heeni Koero Te Rerenoa (Sky)

If there’s one thing a Ngāpuhi likes, it’s arguing a case. Unfortunately for everyone else, I’ve always got one. That’s probably why I’ve never quite understood Kiwis’ obsession with being nice. Between inherited British politeness, our talent for Read more...

Booze Review/Recipe: Boozy Hot Chocolate

Posted 9:48am Sunday 16th August 2026 by Swig60

Sup snowers and blowers! It was snowing a couple weeks ago, and not the kind of snow you find in the Hyde Street portaloos. Safe to say, we got rinsed on the day we were supposed to write this, but what better to write about than day drinking!? You can’t say snow to a no-day. We Read more...

Shell Armour Oil Review

Posted 4:34pm Saturday 8th August 2026 by Sir Fucks-A-Lot

Now, as a Knight of the Pound Table, I must say that I have tried my fair share of armour lube. I tend toward a low sheen, noise reducing, odourless oil. The Shell Amour Oil is just that, with the added bonuses of being perfectly neutral and rust-evasive. The multi-head applicator tip is great Read more...

Crossword Answers - Issue 18 2026

Posted 4:07pm Saturday 8th August 2026 by The Quizzler

ACROSS: 1 - Excalibur 5 - Heart 9 - Rivendell 10 - Yeti 11 - Lord Farquaad 13 - Pea 14 - Shellphone 18 - Tea 20 - Genovia 21 - Unicorn 23 - Beanstalk 24 - Suspicious Stew DOWN: 1 - Emerald City 2 - Cerberus 3 - Love 4 - Banner 6 - Ariel 7 - Taniwha 8 - Flora 12 - Read more...

Letters: Issue 18 2026

Posted 3:58pm Saturday 8th August 2026 by Critic

Tēnā koutou Te Ārohi While traipsing the tiled halls of the Robertson I saw posters for this year's Law Revue, and was disappointed to see the theme: a parody of Harry Potter (Harry Notter: The Boy Who Passed). I just want to remind everyone of some matters about JK Read more...

University: A Story Of Your Own Making

Posted 3:52pm Saturday 8th August 2026 by Fergus Parks

Hear ye! Hear ye! It's your Post Grad Rep back for another Exec column! More often than not, the greatest stories and fairytales we know are born from the realities of the world we live in. You reading this might not feel like you're part of some grand adventure, slaying a dragon or Read more...

Editorial: Once Upon A Time…

Posted 3:48pm Saturday 8th August 2026 by Hanna Varrs

Once upon a time, there was a student magazine called Critic Te Ārohi. And it was the best publication in the entire world.  I am super proud of this issue, but it feels wrong to be writing this editorial. That’s because this issue belongs to Stella Caulton, the designer for this Read more...

Horoscopes: Issue 18 2026

Posted 3:32pm Saturday 8th August 2026 by The Orb

Aries Fire burns bright in your heart, yet the one you seek may be blinded by flames. You leap toward peaks high in the heavens, but mind thy step – don’t mistake treacherous lands for a safe haven.  Your fairytale: Thumbelina Taurus Your pocket has been swindled of copper, Read more...

Crossword Answers - Issue 17 2026

Posted 11:48am Sunday 2nd August 2026 by The Quizzler

ANSWERS: ACROSS: 1 - Johnny Knoxville 10 - Party rocking 12 - Vomit 13 - Imminent 14 - Usurp 17 - Falsehoods 19 - Phantom 21 - Poker Face 23 - Plankton 27 - Sideburns 28 - Boloney 31 - Aromas 34 - Abseiling 36 - Movie 37 - Party hat 38 - Florida DOWN: 2 - Orgasm 3 - Read more...