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The Side EyeSeptember 1, 2019

The Side Eye: Who’s the man?

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The Side Eye is a monthly non-fiction comic by Toby Morris, supported by NZ On Air. Read the rest of the series here.

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Michael Chan, owner-operator of Hei. (Image: Tina Tiller)

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For owner and chef Michael Chan, the answer is Hei – the restaurant he always dreamed of opening.

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The party has leapfrogged the Greens for the first time in years, buoyed by a weakened opposition and a newfound sense of stability in government.

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Contributing writer

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The Side Eye: Deeper roots

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After Cyclone Gabrielle, Tairāwhiti faces a universal question: when it comes to the environment, have we got the guts to choose long-term solutions over short-term fixes?

By Toby Morris | 28th July, 2023

The Side Eye: Sticking your neck out

The Side Eye: Sticking your neck out

In 1995, Otago and All Blacks flanker Josh Kronfeld used his head – literally – to make a unique protest.

By Toby Morris | 29th June, 2023

The Side Eye: Anahera, our neighbour

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This is how you do it. A new comic on the incredible group bringing kiwi back to the wilds of Wellington.

By Toby Morris | 26th May, 2023

The Side Eye: The trans tipping point

The Side Eye: The trans tipping point

In times of difficulty, people have always found less powerful groups on whom to blame all of society's problems.

By Toby Morris | 2nd May, 2023

The Side Eye: Case of the missing dads

The Side Eye: Case of the missing dads

New Zealand is among the worst in the world at offering parental leave for partners. Why do we expect one parent to do it all alone?

By Toby Morris | 16th March, 2023