Student Theatre Stitches Up Critic

Posted 1:15am Wednesday 14th October 2026

Not all Otago graduates have hopped across the ditch, it would seem. Ellie Swann and Lanient Swann – certifiable uncs (aunts?) of the Otago University's Theatre Studies – invited Critic Te Ārohi to review their new play, Stitched, written by Ellie.    Critic Read more...

Vote Otago is Back in Action with Breaking News

Posted 1:11am Wednesday 14th October 2026

About two weeks ago, Critic Te Ārohi grabbed a cuppa and a yarn with some of the Vote Otago team. Vote Otago is a "by students, for students" election-year group who conduct political interviews, and turn them into video content for you. First formed in 2011 as Vote Chat, they renamed Read more...

On The Voting Fence? There’s A Website For That

Posted 1:21pm Saturday 10th October 2026

On the Fence is back for the 2026 election, helping to support young people in turning out, getting involved and voting. Brought to you by Massey University’s Toi Ara Research Cluster, the website includes an interactive quiz to see where your personal beliefs align with Aotearoa’s Read more...

OUSA Third Quarter Exec Reports: First Pay Cuts of the Year

Posted 1:12pm Saturday 10th October 2026

Choo choo, it's OUSA Exec quarterly reports again! Your shorthand for knowing what sort of work your almighty representatives are doing on your behalf (and on your dollar). Exec members must submit a report of their work for the quarter, and the rest of them scrutinise it to determine whether Read more...

In Defence Of The Small Room

Posted 12:57pm Saturday 10th October 2026

Signing a flat is exhilarating.  I think it’s just part of that ‘grass is always greener’ mentality: throughout the year, you notice more and more things wrong with your living conditions that make it all too easy to glorify your digs for next year. Whether it’s a Read more...

So You’ve Got a Degree. Now What?

Posted 12:49pm Saturday 10th October 2026

At some point – tragically – university ends. Your student email is deactivated, the midweek hangovers become less defensible, and people start expecting you to exchange roughly eight hours of your day for money. Boo.  If you’re currently staring down graduation and Read more...

Horoscopes: Issue 26 2026

Posted 12:45pm Saturday 10th October 2026

Pisces The reality of your time at uni being over is hitting. It’s time to hide under your bed as you ask yourself for the first time if you really want to leave. It’s a hard reality to accept, but don’t be afraid. Maybe in this next stage of life your bedroom won't be Read more...

Hot Girl Summer, Karanga Mai

Posted 12:39pm Saturday 10th October 2026

If there’s one thing a Ngāpuhi likes, it’s arguing a case. Unfortunately for everyone else, I’ve always got one.  With exam season looming, my attention has already wandered several weeks ahead. Right now, I’m dreaming about summer: long afternoons, baking in the Read more...

Booze Review: Wakachangi

Posted 12:37pm Saturday 10th October 2026

Leonardo Da Vinci has the Mona Lisa. Beethoven has Symphony No. 9. And Leigh Hart has got Snackachangi chips, ig. It’s just unfortunate that they come paired with their wet drip of a brother: Wakachangi beer. Even more unfortunately, that’s what we’re reviewing Read more...

Crossword Answers - Issue 26 2026

Posted 12:35pm Saturday 10th October 2026

Across: 1 - Poker face 4 - Waltz 8 - Essex 9 - Balm 10 - Miami 11 - Gavel 12 - Audi 13 - Amend 14 - Earmuffs 16 - Cuffed 20 - Mozart 21 - Portugal 23 - Imitation 24 - Goner 25 - Olivia 26 - Felons Down: 1 - Parmesan 2 - Karaoke 3 - Abstained 5 - League of Legends 6 - Read more...