Editorial: Once Upon A Time…

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 week. Stella is Critic’s resident princess, and has been planning this issue for fucking ages. The whole idea of doing a Fairytale Issue was...

University: A Story Of Your Own Making

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 recovering a long-lost artefact, but guess what? You're in a story of your own making. Just as we make choices in everyday life that may seem...

Letters: Issue 18 2026

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 Rowling. She does everything she can to bludgeon the trans community. She pours the money she receives from Harry Potter toward funding anti-transgender...

Shell Armour Oil Review

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 for those of us knights who prefer full coverage, and not just spot treatments. The Shell Oil is water resistant, making it perfect for if you ever end...

Horoscopes: Issue 18 2026

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:...

Crossword Answers - Issue 18 2026

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...