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A Fright In White
The latest BBC period drama is based on a Wilkie Collins detective story-cum-psychological thriller.
2 min |
December 15 - 21 2018
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Holly Heck
Deadlines, bills and Christmas have replaced savage beasts as our main sources of stress.
3 min |
December 15 - 21 2018
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Top-20 Albums Of 2018
Marlon Williams – who tops Listener music reviewer James Belfield’s chart – talks to Russell Baillie about his very big year.
2 min |
December 15 - 21 2018
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Feeding The Sharks
The Warriors give every indication that they’re happy to see the back of their star half.
3 min |
December 15 - 21 2018
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House Of Ill Repute
As a review stalks bullies in the corridors of power, Parliament’s lid needs lifting.
2 min |
December 15 - 21 2018
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‘K' for killer
The keto weight-loss diet that is having a surge of popularity may actually be shortening people’s lives.
3 min |
December 15 - 21 2018
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Some Readers May Want To Look Away
The suggestion that you’re about to be exposed to something unpleasant can actually make it worse.
3 min |
January 12-18, 2019
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Deplorable-In-Chief
Instead of striving to be disciplined, dedicated and presidential, Donald Trump is flitting between seven characters that have no place in the White House.
10+ min |
January 19 - 25, 2019
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Innovation Takes Centre Stage
We’re getting closer to being able to see a dream mix of content in one place.
3 min |
January 19 - 25, 2019
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Orchestral Manoeuvre
Lawrence Arabia reveals the reason behind his 12-tracks-in-12-months scheme.
3 min |
January 12-18, 2019
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Bitter Pills To Swallow
Drug companies have a lot to answer for in regard to America’s opioid crisis.
2 min |
January 19 - 25, 2019
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A Canine Connection
A new series on dogs delves into complex human issues with warmth and compassion.
3 min |
January 12-18, 2019
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Lambs To The Barber
Our babies take a step towards sheephood when their curls hit the woolshed floor.
3 min |
January 19 - 25, 2019
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Let Some Sunshine In
Getting our quota of vitamin D becomes more important as we age.
3 min |
January 12-18, 2019
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Muffled Roars
A collection of stories about women saddled with injustice has a repetitive ring.
2 min |
January 12-18, 2019
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Treble-Wish Fulfilment
With three world cups on the horizon, our columnist checks his wish list for the last time this happened.
4 min |
January 19 - 25, 2019
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Sultans Of Swing
A visit to the home of golf provided the chance to walk in the footsteps of pioneers.
4 min |
January 19 - 25, 2019
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In A Ferment
Small producers are forging new and interesting directions for local cuisine, from cheese and chocolate to probiotic-rich pickles.
3 min |
December 22 - January 4 2019
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In A Parallel Universe
Donald Trump may be a stark contrast to past Republican presidents but he bears comparison to a Democrat who survived impeachment and left office with a high approval rating.
4 min |
December 22 - January 4 2019
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On Reflection
The honouring of a past president only serves to highlight the frailties of the incumbent.
3 min |
December 22 - January 4 2019
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Carving Into History
Dutch immigrant Theo Schoon cast himself as an outsider, but his true legacy – to build a bridge between European and Mori art – is revealed in a definitive new biography.
4 min |
January 5 - 11 2019
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Fettering Facebook
Unconstrained internet advertising and porn merchants should prepare to be reined in.
3 min |
January 5 - 11 2019
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In The Swim
There are well-known physical and mental benefits from swimming as well as potential hazards.
3 min |
January 5 - 11 2019
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Japanese Takeaway
Eating what you enjoy rather than what the food police tell you to eat is the key to healthier and happier living.
3 min |
January 5 - 11 2019
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Football's Two-faced Critics
Immigrant football players in Europe are easy scapegoats for a team’s failure.
3 min |
August 11-17 2018
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The End Of The Bull Run
Trade wars, sagging business confidence, an end to rising house prices. Is this just the end of the boom or is the next crash on the way?
10+ min |
August 18-24 2018
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The Call Of The Sea
English nature writer Philip Hoare celebrates the beauty, romanticism and peril of the sea.
6 min |
August 18-24 2018
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All Blacks By Another Name
The secret sauce of the Super Rugby-crushing Crusaders is their squad.
3 min |
August 18-24 2018
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Raising Hell
A manipulative daughter is more than a handful for a fragile mother.
2 min |
August 18-24 2018
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All That's Green Is Gold
New Zealand stands out among developed nations because half of our greenhousegas emissions come from agriculture. The billion-dollar question is how we maintain productivity while reducing emissions.
10+ min |