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Information Is Power
Free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences, says David Neiwert, the scourge of the US alt-right who is visiting for WORD Christchurch.
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August 25-31 2018
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Laser Versus The Lens
The arguments for laser surgery to correct myopia are compelling, but it’s not for everyone.
3 min |
March 16-22, 2019
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Unveiling Himself
Finn Andrews has put his band aside for an intimate solo album and tour.
4 min |
March 16-22, 2019
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A Poisoned Chalice
Labour is being made to choke on its proposed capital gains tax.
4 min |
March 16-22, 2019
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A Fortress From The Flood
John Lanchester’s ecological-dystopian tale of a barricaded Britain feels scarily prescient.
2 min |
March 23 -29 2019
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Break Point
Media scrutiny and hype could be the undoing of many a promising young sports star.
3 min |
March 23 -29 2019
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Shuke, Rattle And Roll
A bout of depression, the Challenger space shuttle disaster, editing at the BMJ and stern words for critics are all in the mix as Carl Shuker releases a new novel.
10 min |
March 9-15, 2019
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Saving Face
Harvard-based New Zealander Simon Talbot leads a team of surgeons performing astonishing hand transplants and plays a part in operations that give patients a new face.
8 min |
March 23 -29 2019
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Invasion Of The Killer Zees
Is our relationship with the letter zed changing?
5 min |
March 23 -29 2019
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Code Red
A bestselling US reporter on climate change says the planet’s future depends on WWII-like fear and alarm.
10 min |
March 9-15, 2019
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Feeling At Home With Your Future
For older people seeking an easier life, inner-city apartments aren’t always the best solution.
3 min |
March 23 -29 2019
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The Answer Lies In The Soils
The Government’s policies are up against unintended consequences.
5 min |
May 5-11 2018
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AI For TVs Is A-OK
There’s something new to consider if you’re upgrading your TV set.
3 min |
May 5-11 2018
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Blood & Money
The ongoing prosperity of a family business or trust ticking calls for a fund of fresh ideas, succession planning and even dodging lawsuits.
10+ min |
June 23-29 2018
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Look & Learn
With so little rigorous research or monitoring, it’s impossible to know how many of the country's early education centres are falling short in what they provide for children and babies. Experts say the “lax” regulations must change.
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June 23-29 2018
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The Dairy-free Dilemma
A new report summarises the past decade’s research into how diet and physical activity affect cancer risk.
2 min |
June 23-29 2018
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Straight From The Heart
There are good reasons not to be afraid to talk to your kids about emotions.
3 min |
June 23-29 2018
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On The Border
Visiting the Korean DMZ may be a little safer in future now that US war games are over.
4 min |
June 23-29 2018
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When He's A Real Catch
A story about a fling with a merman makes for a memorably creepy novel.
2 min |
June 23-29 2018
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Ab Fab Japan
There’s much more to our Pacific partner than its sushi and Toyotas
2 min |
June 23-29 2018
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Stormy Waters
Scandal piles on scandal for United States President Donald Trump
5 min |
June 2 - 8 2018
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Against The Grain
As many as 100,000 New Zealanders, many of them undiagnosed, are afflicted by coeliac disease. But treatments are on the horizon.
10+ min |
June 2 - 8 2018
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All In The Execution
The Indian Ink Theatre Company has gained American backing for a new play about the inventor of the electric chair.
4 min |
June 2 - 8 2018
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Shoot The Works
The latest art-onscreen movie fixes a gaze on British legend David Hockney.
3 min |
June 2 - 8 2018
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Unfit For Purpose
The interim rugby stadium in Christchurch looks less interim as the years pass.
3 min |
May 19-25 2018
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My Dad, Such A Dagg
Lorin Clarke, the daughter of legendary satirist John Clarke, pays tribute to the work of her late father while carving out a successful writing career of her own.
4 min |
May 19-25 2018
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Long Time Coming
Wellington writer and teacher Kate Duignan explains why her second novel has arrived 17 years after her debut.
2 min |
May 19-25 2018
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Retrofitting The Workplace
Will Labour’s proposed Fair Pay Agreements do the business?
5 min |
June 16-22 2018
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Both Sides, Now
There’s an alarming rise in political tribalism in the US yet failure to recognise the same trend elsewhere has led to catastrophes on the international stage, says writer Amy Chua.
10+ min |
June 16-22 2018
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Lighten Up
Exposure to sunshine at this time of year not only lifts our mood but also strengthens our bones.
3 min |