Era of their ways

The queen of historical fiction turns her gaze on the largely ignored lives of ordinary women.

Spin doctors

Music is everywhere - on our phones and in the cloud-but, thanks in part to Taylor Swift, Kiwis are joining the vinyl revival.

Coral grief

Coral reefs are noisy living animals vital to other marine life, particularly in the South Pacific. As the oceans warm, quick action is needed to reverse their decline.

The shifting centre

MMP has spawned a group of strategically conservative” voters who act as a handbrake on the left and the right.

Cocooning our kids

Anxiety and depression are skyrocketing among our young. While the pandemic and digital media are factors, many experts point the finger at overprotective parenting.

Forbidden cities

The 15-minute city conspiracy theory is not the strangest such idea to emerge T in recent years the fantastical QAnon canon takes some topping - but it might be the most unlikely.

A trap for young and old players

Rugby aside, New Zealanders are not great exponents of overkill, which is why the little-used power to crush boy racers' cars has been massively superseded by the deterrent employed by a genteel county in England.

Freedoms flicker

A funny thing happened on the way home the other week. Approaching our neighbourhood, we saw police in riot gear at a crossroads, a large crowd gathered and a rubbish bin set alight in the middle of the street, just like you see in the Middle East during protests.

Silence is golden

It may be frustrating waiting to learn the make-up of our next government, but enjoy the quiet while it lasts.

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.

Art and artistry

Kiwi author’s contemporary mystery tale is interwoven with characters from a world-famous painting.

Weathering the storms

The dire consequences of climate change have become fertile ground for fiction writers.

Spirits touching

Novel brings to vivid life the relationship of a historical celebrity and her young lover.

Forward thinkers

An absorbing chronicle of four singular female philosophers whose ideas, shaped by war, continue to resonate today.

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.

Chain of events

How a decision to ride a mountain-bike track in bad weather changed everything.

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’.

Hanging on the telephone

Customer satisfaction is plummeting as businesses struggling to shake off the pandemic search for an Al answer.

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.

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.

Wild, wild life

No New Zealander leaves the country for any length of time without knowing they'll N miss their soaps.

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...

Broadband as a human right

About 130,000 households still don't have internet access. That needs to change.

Balancing act

Standing on one leg gets harder as we age, but it’s an important marker of brain health.

Use your noodle

Health star ratings are a welcome addition to food labels but they are only useful when you compare like with like.

Across the choral sea

Young Australian and NZ singers take centre stage.

Calm after the storm

Mitski's barking latest and an Icelandic jazz ingenue.

Blackbeard goes forth, for love

HBO pirate comedy takes on extra Kiwi crew.

Small wonders

Wes Anderson's fascination with Roald Dahl's tales continues with four short films.

Following her own muse

Kristin Hersh returns with a vital new solo album as her writing career wins her new fans.