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Te Reo Rock Triumphant
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Te Reo Rock Triumphant

Waip’s world conquering Alien Weaponry should win big at the NZ Music Awards.

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November 17 - 23 2018
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Comedy For A Callous World

The trials and tribulations of your average neighbourhood hitman.

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3 mins  |
November 17 - 23 2018
Memories Of Geeland
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Memories Of Geeland

A memoir by the NZ literary great is at its evocative best when reflecting on his boyhood.

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November 17 - 23 2018
Pulling Its Punches
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Pulling Its Punches

CGI-enhanced literary adaptation looks sharp but lacks heart.

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October 6 - 12 2018
Drawn To Lives On The Edge
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Drawn To Lives On The Edge

How a cult cartoonist became the next outsider to inspire a Gus Van Sant movie.

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October 6 - 12 2018
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
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What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

Sad to say, but the song that should win this years Silver Scroll is obvious.

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October 6 - 12 2018
A Cultural Storm On The Rocks
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A Cultural Storm On The Rocks

The troubled birth of the Sydney Opera House has inspired an ambitious period novel.

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October 6 - 12 2018
South Side Story
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South Side Story

Choreographer Moss Patterson brings the cultural history of Manukau alive in a multimedia work.

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October 6 - 12 2018
Perfect Strangers
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Perfect Strangers

Its heart-warming to see strangers of different races get along, even in Trumps America.

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October 6 - 12 2018
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Milk Shake

Fear of full-fat milk is tipped on its head by new findings on stroke and heart disease. So what milk is best and could dairy products help turn around our childrens poor nutrition?

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10+ mins  |
October 6 - 12 2018
The Sound Of Kiwi Music
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The Sound Of Kiwi Music

Auckland’s Spark Arena will be alive with drum and bass, metal and r’n’b performances by acts vying for this year’s gongs.

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November 10 - 16 2018
Odd Couple Of Peculiar Pop
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Odd Couple Of Peculiar Pop

They’ve shared stages, studios and spas but why aren’t these ex-Brunettes world famous in NZ?

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November 10 - 16 2018
Everest To Never Rest
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Everest To Never Rest

At 92, travel writer Jan Morris files what may be the last report from her remarkable life.

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November 10 - 16 2018
In Personal Memoriam
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In Personal Memoriam

Ending Song by Whanganui poet Airini Beautrais may have been commissioned to be part of the national commemoration of the centennial of the Armistice, but for her, the work is personal.

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November 10 - 16 2018
Writing From The Ruins
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Writing From The Ruins

English author AN Wilson has put aside his historical biographies for a novel inspired by a visit to quake-devastated Christchurch – a city where he expects the book will get a tough reception.

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November 10 - 16 2018
Retiring With Dignity
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Retiring With Dignity

With pension funding set to treble in cost, calls to restrict eligibility are growing. Though many are willing and able – or financially forced – to work past 65, what happens when we want to stop?

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10 mins  |
November 10 - 16 2018
Piloting His Own Course
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Piloting His Own Course

Sky TV entrepreneur Craig Heatley believes it’s easier than ever for Kiwi business creators – as long as they can overcome NZ’s inferiority complex.

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August 4-10 2018
Slaves To The Grind
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Slaves To The Grind

Workaholic tendencies are a serious health risk, especially for women.

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August 4-10 2018
Reality Check
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Reality Check

Amazingly, virtual reality can help us understand how we tick.

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August 4-10 2018
Team Spirit And The Ego
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Team Spirit And The Ego

A united front is all important in team sport but, off-field, personality differences can fester.

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August 4-10 2018
Eye Of The Beholder
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Eye Of The Beholder

One farmer’s beloved pet can be a square meal to another – just ask Bambi’s parent.

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February 2-8, 2019
Exit Strategies
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Exit Strategies

New Zealand knows how it feels to be left out in the cold by a trading partner.

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February 2-8, 2019
Double Vision
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Double Vision

Foldable phones are finally pocket-ready as the industry hits the upgrade button – but they won’t come cheap.

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February 2-8, 2019
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Bowled Over

The full story behind cricket’s infamous underarm incident of 1981 has never been told – until now.

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February 2-8, 2019
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India Awakes

Kiwi crowds are sure to be entertained by Virat Kohli, captain of cricket’s new superpower.

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February 2-8, 2019
Stoush In A Sandpit
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Stoush In A Sandpit

If the Acting PM is late, spitting your dummy is not such a good idea.

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5 mins  |
July 14-20 2018
What An Abortion
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What An Abortion

In Trump’s America, bad manners are the least of it: consider, writes Paul Thomas, the overturning of Roe v Wade.

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July 14-20 2018
To The Heart Of The Matter
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To The Heart Of The Matter

Vegetarians may live longer than meat eaters, but it’s not just because of their diet.

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July 14-20 2018
High Adventure
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High Adventure

An anthology of alpine writing displays the greatest appeal of the genre: most of it was written by people who could have died gathering the raw material.

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July 14-20 2018
What A Man's Got To Do
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What A Man's Got To Do

A leisurely touring schedule will allow music legend Don McGlashan to work on a new album.

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July 14-20 2018