Philip Matthews
@secondzeit.bsky.social
Journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand. Senior writer with The Press newspaper. Reviewer of the year (Voyager Media Awards 2022). Author of The Quiet Hero (2023), the story of a peaceful NZ volunteer's death in Ukraine.
Pinned
Someday this war’s gonna end
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OPINION: After the earthquake in 2011 I remember standing outside our broken cathedral with Mayor Bob Parker and saying to the world’s media, “the heart of our city has been broken. We will rebuild it.”
Why the cathedral needs to be revived as city’s beating heart
OPINION: After the earthquake in 2011 I remember standing outside our broken cathedral with Mayor Bob Parker and saying to the world’s media, “the heart of our city has been broken. We will rebuild it.”
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January 11, 2026 at 4:11 PM
OPINION: After the earthquake in 2011 I remember standing outside our broken cathedral with Mayor Bob Parker and saying to the world’s media, “the heart of our city has been broken. We will rebuild it.”
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“Art doesn’t have boundaries,” McGlashan tells the Star-Times. “We make it because it makes us feel more alive. We truly believe that somewhere in the new thing that we’re writing there’ll be a spark that connects with somebody and will make them feel less alone.”
Don McGlashan on music, ‘insane’ America and why he’s finally agreed to a documentary
“Art doesn’t have boundaries,” McGlashan tells the Star-Times. “We make it because it makes us feel more alive. We truly believe that somewhere in the new thing that we’re writing there’ll be a spark that connects with somebody and will make them feel less alone.”
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January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
“Art doesn’t have boundaries,” McGlashan tells the Star-Times. “We make it because it makes us feel more alive. We truly believe that somewhere in the new thing that we’re writing there’ll be a spark that connects with somebody and will make them feel less alone.”
One of the coolest photos ever taken in New Zealand. RIP a true original.
January 8, 2026 at 3:57 AM
One of the coolest photos ever taken in New Zealand. RIP a true original.
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You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
Captain James X Cook
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Captain James X Cook
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Trump: “I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President”
January 6, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Trump: “I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President”
John Minto’s home attacked www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Prominent activist targeted in ‘pathetic’ attack on property
Signs were spray painted over, while ‘Nazi Scum’ was tagged on the pavement outside John Minto’s house.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:03 AM
John Minto’s home attacked www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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OPINION: I know nothing of AI. I can barely even spell it. But I am planning to sue it.
AI may have stolen my work, so I’m suing Big Tech (maybe)
OPINION: I know nothing of AI. I can barely even spell it. But I am planning to sue it.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
OPINION: I know nothing of AI. I can barely even spell it. But I am planning to sue it.
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the second trump administration is like every jurassic park sequel where they inexplicably decide to rebuild the park and open it back up to the public except the tiny brained rampage monsters are running the united states government
January 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM
the second trump administration is like every jurassic park sequel where they inexplicably decide to rebuild the park and open it back up to the public except the tiny brained rampage monsters are running the united states government
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Once arrested in a raid prompted by an Al Noor mosque threat, Sam Brittenden has returned to court over a drink-driving episode.
Man linked to white nationalist group rams car off road in high speed chase
Once arrested in a raid prompted by an Al Noor mosque threat, Sam Brittenden has returned to court over a drink-driving episode.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Once arrested in a raid prompted by an Al Noor mosque threat, Sam Brittenden has returned to court over a drink-driving episode.
Dune 3: Spice Up Your Life
December 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Dune 3: Spice Up Your Life
My year in review
OPINION: War, trade and a moribund economy dominated 2025.
Bad men, confusing times: Twelve dates that defined 2025.
OPINION: War, trade and a moribund economy dominated 2025.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My year in review
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I’ve done some catalogue searching and am fairly confident in saying that 5/10 titles in this list do not exist (1, 2, 4, 5 and 7).
Sloppy, unacceptable, and a real kick in the guts to real authors with real books they’d love people to buy and read!
Sloppy, unacceptable, and a real kick in the guts to real authors with real books they’d love people to buy and read!
#4 sounds like a lovely book but I didn't write it. Have had whānau up and down the country send me clippings lol
Whoever put together this list that has been circulated to regional papers, didn't fact check.
Whoever put together this list that has been circulated to regional papers, didn't fact check.
December 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I’ve done some catalogue searching and am fairly confident in saying that 5/10 titles in this list do not exist (1, 2, 4, 5 and 7).
Sloppy, unacceptable, and a real kick in the guts to real authors with real books they’d love people to buy and read!
Sloppy, unacceptable, and a real kick in the guts to real authors with real books they’d love people to buy and read!
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The Haeata principal recently found herself in a spectacular war of words with David Seymour over mouldy school lunches. It was not her first fight.
The principal v the politician: Peggy Burrows’ long history of standing her ground
The Haeata principal recently found herself in a spectacular war of words with David Seymour over mouldy school lunches. It was not her first fight.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Haeata principal recently found herself in a spectacular war of words with David Seymour over mouldy school lunches. It was not her first fight.
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New Zealand grants name suppression far more than an Australian state where court-ordered secrecy is “out of control”. Is the public losing confidence in our courts?
New Zealand: The suppression capital of Oceania
New Zealand grants name suppression far more than an Australian state where court-ordered secrecy is “out of control”. Is the public losing confidence in our courts?
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December 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
New Zealand grants name suppression far more than an Australian state where court-ordered secrecy is “out of control”. Is the public losing confidence in our courts?
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James Cameron on Avatar: "It doesn’t feel like an animated film ... it exists as some kind of lucid dream-like state in between, which I think is part of the power of the film."
James Cameron calls for stronger rebate system amid Avatar frenzy
As Wellington rolls out its biggest red carpet in years for Avatar: Fire and Ash, director-writer James Cameron is using the moment to issue a challenge: strengthen the screen rebate or risk losing ma...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM
James Cameron on Avatar: "It doesn’t feel like an animated film ... it exists as some kind of lucid dream-like state in between, which I think is part of the power of the film."
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She speaks to Laura Hampson about the reality of healthcare in Aotearoa and her optimism for the next generation of GPs.
What 35 years as a GP taught Dr Lucy O’Hagan about care, burnout and being human
She speaks to Laura Hampson about the reality of healthcare in Aotearoa and her optimism for the next generation of GPs.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
She speaks to Laura Hampson about the reality of healthcare in Aotearoa and her optimism for the next generation of GPs.
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The official looking signs have been appearing around the city, but the person responsible calls it "well-behaved mischief".
Fake council signs pop up around Christchurch – and the real council is delighted
The official looking signs have been appearing around the city, but the person responsible calls it "well-behaved mischief".
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December 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The official looking signs have been appearing around the city, but the person responsible calls it "well-behaved mischief".
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The baby seal made its way up the Heathcote River to Woolston where it was fed fish from a group of boys fishing.
Seal pup spotted ‘hanging out on concrete steps’ in suburban Christchurch
The baby seal made its way up the Heathcote River to Woolston where it was fed fish from a group of boys fishing.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The baby seal made its way up the Heathcote River to Woolston where it was fed fish from a group of boys fishing.
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The 32,000sqm Parakiore is the largest of its kind in New Zealand and is open to the public in less than two weeks.
A peek inside Christchurch’s new $500 million recreation centre
The 32,000sqm Parakiore is the largest of its kind in New Zealand and is open to the public in less than two weeks.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The 32,000sqm Parakiore is the largest of its kind in New Zealand and is open to the public in less than two weeks.
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Ten sports, six venues, 1200 athletes and a worthy cause to get behind for a sneak peek of Parakiore — the National Summer Games is ready to light up the city.
Special Olympics: What you need to know about Christchurch's biggest sporting event in a decade
Ten sports, six venues, 1200 athletes and a worthy cause to get behind for a sneak peek of Parakiore — the National Summer Games is ready to light up the city.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ten sports, six venues, 1200 athletes and a worthy cause to get behind for a sneak peek of Parakiore — the National Summer Games is ready to light up the city.
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Jett is still belting out rock anthems, but it’s not been an easy ride in a male-dominated industry, she tells Bess Manson.
The rebel force behind Joan Jett’s five decades of rock revolution
Jett is still belting out rock anthems, but it’s not been an easy ride in a male-dominated industry, she tells Bess Manson.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Jett is still belting out rock anthems, but it’s not been an easy ride in a male-dominated industry, she tells Bess Manson.
Act your listening age not your shoe size
December 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Act your listening age not your shoe size
Forget the haters and the bogans: Six60 are the perfect choice to open Te Kaha
OPINION: The Dunedin band are perfect for a celebration of us in 2026.
Sorry, but Six60 are the ideal choice for Te Kaha
OPINION: The Dunedin band are perfect for a celebration of us in 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Forget the haters and the bogans: Six60 are the perfect choice to open Te Kaha