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All eyes on the prize
The albatross eggs at Taiaroa Head are being closely observed this breeding season after devastating thefts last year, writes Neville Peat.
2 min |
November 04-10 2023
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Art and artistry
Kiwi author’s contemporary mystery tale is interwoven with characters from a world-famous painting.
2 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Weathering the storms
The dire consequences of climate change have become fertile ground for fiction writers.
3 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Spirits touching
Novel brings to vivid life the relationship of a historical celebrity and her young lover.
3 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Forward thinkers
An absorbing chronicle of four singular female philosophers whose ideas, shaped by war, continue to resonate today.
5 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of driving, and with the world’s best car brands releasing a range of models, there’s no better time to make the switch and raise your street cred.
8 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Chain of events
How a decision to ride a mountain-bike track in bad weather changed everything.
6 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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All to play for
The All Blacks made a statement against Italy, but with the tournament at the halfway mark, the reputations of the team and their outgoing coach remain ‘work ons’.
8 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Hanging on the telephone
Customer satisfaction is plummeting as businesses struggling to shake off the pandemic search for an Al answer.
10 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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A political role model
Work-life balance is W important, and it's crucial to seek light relief. When my children were young, I liked nothing better than to turn them out to play while I curled up with a giant book about the Nazis.
2 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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The American scream
The seams is that no one knows exactly what it will look he problem with living in a country whose democracy is in danger of coming apart at the like when and if the seams finally burst, or how toxic the sociopolitical stuffing that emerges will be.
2 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Wild, wild life
No New Zealander leaves the country for any length of time without knowing they'll N miss their soaps.
2 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Campaigns to die for
Because we're on sale on election day, rules prevent us covering Campaign 2023, so we look forward to the final week of Campaign 2026...
4 min |
October 14-20, 2023
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Broadband as a human right
About 130,000 households still don't have internet access. That needs to change.
2 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Balancing act
Standing on one leg gets harder as we age, but it’s an important marker of brain health.
2 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Use your noodle
Health star ratings are a welcome addition to food labels but they are only useful when you compare like with like.
3 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Across the choral sea
Young Australian and NZ singers take centre stage.
2 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Calm after the storm
Mitski's barking latest and an Icelandic jazz ingenue.
2 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Blackbeard goes forth, for love
HBO pirate comedy takes on extra Kiwi crew.
2 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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Small wonders
Wes Anderson's fascination with Roald Dahl's tales continues with four short films.
2 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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Following her own muse
Kristin Hersh returns with a vital new solo album as her writing career wins her new fans.
3 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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Taking their hats off to Leon
The late rock piano pioneer is saluted in a book and album with a Kiwi connection.
3 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Skin in the game
The Springbok tour protests, Foreskin's Lament, Dunedin and the star of Hunt for the Wilderpeople collide in a new local feature film.
6 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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In times of trouble
Three novels of magic, dark dystopia and espionage have women struggling for better lives.
4 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Huns and guns
Horse-backed archers from central Asia left a lasting imprint on world history.
2 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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Fight for life
A resourceful young woman flees a dying American colony only to battle for survival in a terrifying wilderness.
3 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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All the right moves
More and more New Zealanders are discovering the joys - and health benefits - of social Latin dancing.
7 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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Fool's paradise
New Zealanders may be leaving for Australia in droves, but they'll be back.
7 min |
September 23-29 2023
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Rush-hour ranting
Stationary traffic can do strange things to motorists, especially when traffic light phasing continues relentlessly and no cars can move.
5 min |
September 30 - October 6 2023
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Getting what we ask for
Market research, rather than principle, is driving the pledges of our mainstream parties - and voters may be tiring of it.
7 min |