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Heaven only knows
A spirited, kooky debut novel about making good after a loved one is gone.
2 min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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FACING UP TO BIAS
Very few people believe they are prejudiced against others. But according to the author of a deeply thoughtful book, most of us are kidding ourselves.
10+ min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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Duty & desire
An exploration of the relationship between a mother and son is interwoven with a love of language.
2 min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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Wielding a big stick
The Commerce Commission’s final report into our grocery sector brings welcome news for shoppers and struggling local producers.
5 min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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Need for speed
Uptake and expansion of 5G have been slow in this country, but that will change as new technologies arrive.
3 min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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Long-haul misery
The risks of long Covid and suffering serious complications from the virus mean Omicron must not be taken lightly.
4 min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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DECIDE AND ACT
Russia’s harsh, blitzkrieg-style invasion of Ukraine comes from a sense of threat forged by centuries of conflict.
5 min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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BITTER JUSTICE
Jury trials for rape can be traumatic for victims, and have low conviction rates. But are calls for judge-only trials warranted?
10+ min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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BATTLE of THE BBC
It may be touted as the public broadcasting model for New Zealand to follow, but the UK’s favourite media outlet is facing an “existential threat”.
10 min |
March 19 - 25, 2022
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BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
For Ukrainian-born Alla Shymanska, emigrating to New Zealand opened a chasm fi nally bridged by universal human values.
9 min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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WHEN THE BULL BUCKS
User-friendly apps haved lured hordes of new investors to the sharemarket during the pandemic. But with 2022 looking volatile, are they prepared for what could be a wild ride?
10+ min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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Useful idiots
In Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, you can watch Russian-lan-guage TV channels, so its citizens would have been able to hear the favourable reporting of Vladimir Putin’s now-infamous speech declaring Ukraine had no right to exist.
3 min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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Sunday DRIVE
TVNZ show Sunday celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. Former reporter Ian Sinclair recalls some personal highlights.
8 min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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STATE of MIND
Dementia is about to become an increasingly urgent problem for many Kiwis. While scientists grapple with its complex causes, prevention remains a useful tool.
10+ min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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Real tyranny
I remember flying from Stockholm to Moscow in July 2014, and the shift in atmosphere as we left a free democracy and entered a city in which everything was so subject to surveillance that all behaviour felt deliberate and willed, as if we were acting being ourselves.
3 min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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Putins in the ranks
The invasion of Ukraine urgently reminds us of the value of laws, whether for international trade deals or vaccine mandates.
5 min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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From Russia with love
The action of a nuclear power invading a Euro-pean country in the 21st century must be weird to witness from almost any place around the world. There are some things that we thought were consigned to the history books, and to see them enacted with all their dreadful consequences is a shock to the system.
2 min |
March 12 - 18, 2022
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To Put It Bluntly
Tactlessness has its place; the trick is in knowing when tact is needed.
5 min |
May 26 - June 1 2018
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Many Happy Returns
More than 2.8 million New Zealanders are in KiwiSaver – way ahead of forecasts. So why aren’t we making the most of our investments? Here’s how.
10+ min |
May 26 - June 1 2018
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The Day The Donald Did Auckland
The property mogul and future President spent nine hours in the Queen City spruiking a casino bid.
3 min |
May 26 - June 1 2018
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A Marathon, With Sharks
Kiwi swimmer Kim Chambers was the first woman to swim a dangerous stretch of water off the California coast.
4 min |
May 26 - June 1 2018
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Breakfasts Of Champions
One day, Peter Cullen decided to invite a few people to breakfast at his law office. He never imagined his idea would turn into a fixture on the capital’s social and political calendar.
7 min |
May 26 - June 1 2018
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When Ought Self Met Real Self
There is freedom to be found in not living up to others’ expectations.
3 min |
May 26 - June 1 2018
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Led On A Murray Dance
A famed American comic and a German cellist are bringing their unique collaboration to NZ.
4 min |
May 26 - June 1 2018
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Rhymes Of An Ancient Mariner
Hello Sailor founding member Harry Lyon’s solo debut is a raw, relevant rocker.
2 min |
November 3 - 9 2018
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Hot And Cold Cases
A new batch of crime tales features a scrap of tartan in a sandwich of outback and Nordic noir.
2 min |
November 3 - 9 2018
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Touched By Its Intimacy
A sharply observed portrait of an on-off romance has the makings of a classic.
2 min |
November 3 - 9 2018
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Te Reo Rock Triumphant
Waip’s world conquering Alien Weaponry should win big at the NZ Music Awards.
2 min |
November 17 - 23 2018
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Comedy For A Callous World
The trials and tribulations of your average neighbourhood hitman.
3 min |
November 17 - 23 2018
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Memories Of Geeland
A memoir by the NZ literary great is at its evocative best when reflecting on his boyhood.
3 min |