King Kremlin

Does a new biography of Vladimir Putin go too easy on the Russian leader?

Game on

New Zealand researchers are expanding our understanding of the connection between gaming and wellbeing.

Outside the box

Vodafone TV is closing down, and finding a good replacement may be costly.

Pregnant question

Gestational diabetes is on the increase but the criteria for diagnosing the potentially dangerous condition are still the subject of debate.

The power of forgiveness

British journalist Marina Cantacuzino explores the transformative value of reconciling with those who have caused us harm

Deprived at the start

Middle-class New Zealand has become indifferent to child poverty, say the people who are dealing with the damage.

Spreading the word

The number of te reo speakers is growing. But advocates say a concerted push is needed to truly bring the language into everyday life.

PATRICK GOWER: On Paddy

In which the heart-on-sleeve TV journalist reveals more about his demons and just a little about what really makes him tick.

Tracking the dragon

Quarterly inflation reporting puts New Zealand policymakers and businesses at a disadvantage, writes RICK JONES.

Invisible cancers

Irregular bleeding, even when you’re approaching menopause, isn’t always normal, writes Marie Murray.

Peeling back the layers

I was interested to read your articles about adoption (“The ties that bind”, August 13) and the tracing of relatives in David Cohen’s “My Irish question” (August 27).

An object lesson

My high school’s name was recently changed from Woodrow Wilson, a former US president and huge racist – remind you of anyone? – to Jackson-Reed High School

Cautionary tales

The government has been slow to realise that severely unpopular policies threaten its chances of re-election.

Lumping it

A one-size-fits-all approach to our breast-cancer screening programme is letting down high-risk women, say critics.

Don't be fooled

With online and phone scams raking in more money than ever, our consumer protections need reviewing. But so does our first line of defence: our common sense.

Age of uncertainty

Other countries have reviewed their use of puberty blockers for children and young people. New Zealand should too, argues Charlotte Paul.

Green shoots of recovery

Following the devastating floods in Nelson, the race for the mayoralty has shifted focus towards a climate-affected future, according to candidate Matt Lawrey.

Home fires burning

A fictionalised account of an author’s ancestors, pairing domestic struggle and military derring-do, leads the latest top popular fiction.

Bad news

An obsession with current affairs can have consequences for your mental and physical health.

Forced hand

The author of Hamnet turns to the short life and marriage of Lucrezia de’ Medici.

Gloriavale’s grip

An observational doco on the controversial cult community lets its subjects do the talking.

Get lucky

An immigrant family drama set in 90s Sydney delivers a potent message about identity and belonging.

Quantum leap

The tech tussle of the century is going on and New Zealand has been relegated to the sidelines.

Wedded to the flesh

The more politically conservative the man, the less likely he is to abstain from eating meat.

Dropping the ball

The bile aimed at coach Ian Foster over the All Blacks' recent record raises questions about the perspective of fans and the mindset of the media.

Richer choices

Keen to save money while still trying to be ethically and environmentally aware? Of course you are. But is it even possible? In these days of rampant inflation, thinking about what's good for the planet, as well as what's good for our pockets, seems like a luxury. But these two concepts aren't mutually exclusive. Here are 18 tips for saving money in a mindful, manageable way.

Haven of hope

When Julie Chapman discovered students were going to school hungry, she decided to do something about it. Now she is also helping people and pets trapped by family violence.

Tomorrow & tomorrow

Emily St. John Mandel was hailed as prophetic for her breakthrough novel about a pandemic. Her latest foray into the future has been shaped by that experience.

Use it or lose it

Evidence is growing that regular exercise improves not just physical health but brain function and mental wellbeing. And we don't have to become gym bunnies to benefit.

Curiosity magnets

Albinism is a rare genetic condition that can elicit unwanted attention.