EVERYDAY’S A PUFFER JACKET DAY.
For most Kiwis, the summer of 2025 has been a washout.
Reports of torrential rain, howling winds, and barely a sliver of sunshine have dominated national headlines in New Zealand, with Cantabrians especially vocal about their disappointment.
TRAFFIC JAM TRAINING.
Marty Jones, a 33-year-old Aucklander from Newmarket, has officially thrown his hat in the ring for Squid Game’s infamous Red Light, Green Light challenge.
RAISING THE BAR ON FOLLOWERS.
Sophie Tanner, a 23-year-old self-proclaimed “fitness influencer” from Christchurch, made history today at Les Mills gym by setting a new personal best: one solitary rep and an astounding 100 Instagram photos.
FOR THE LONG HAUL.
Caleb Rowling, a 28 year old data analyst, hit a major milestone in his quest for self-improvement this week – reaching week 3 of going to the gym without dramatically chucking it all in.
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FURY QUEEN.
Sarah Prescott is one woman to be avoided today.
The 29-year-old Aucklander is in a deeply foul mood because her boyfriend Shaun Ellis, 30, went out and enjoyed himself with friends, while she remained at home.
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“SPENDING THE SUMMER IN STYLE”
After a winter spent under a cloud of seasonal depression, Kristen Edwards is ready to make this summer her best yet. Thankfully, she’s got a brand new set of Jibbitz to put a spring in her step, and they’ll be on show at Foxton Beach this holiday season.
TOUCHY SUBJECT.
There is only one thing on Kassie Clarke’s mind this holiday season.
That’s how to avoid what is unavoidable: the looming annual interrogation from Grandma Mavis and Aunt Janet.
WHEELS COMING OFF.
Christchurch man Jordan Evans, 31, has fully embraced the chaos of December by clocking up an impressive streak of pub visits.
HOT TOPIC!
Wellington man Ben Mathison, 35, struck a chord this morning when he became passionately involved in the yearly debate over whether the action movie Die Hard is also a Christmas film or not.
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