The power of conviction

Wellington mayoral candidate Tory Whanau isn't letting lack of local government experience dent her faith that she can lead the city.

The new pecking order

"Veges first, carbs last": the chance discovery that could revolutionise the way we eat and help fight obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Shot at glory

The All Whites have the chance to enter Kiwi sporting folklore once again in their World Cup playoff in Qatar. DALE OWENS speaks to key figures from the famous 1982 and 2010 campaigns and the new generation.

Nowhere man

In US author Sandra Newman's latest speculative novel, The Men, all those with Y chromosomes mysteriously disappear overnight. How much would they be missed, MARK BROATCH asks the author.

Mateship needs few words

The notion that blokes don't have deep friendships with other men is wrong and misunderstands the ways they prefer to communicate.

Ghost writer

A young writer steps into a house full of privilege and secrets.

Working like a dog

The fine motor skills of robots are now at a point to make them more viable as human helpers.

Talking the talk

As more competitors pile into the talk radio space, PAUL LITTLE looks at what's now on offer in the lucrative breakfast slot.

All blocked up

There's no hard evidence that dairy products may cause constipation but there could be a link for certain children suffering from the condition.

Advance guard

Cerebral palsy is a permanent physical disability that affects muscle control, but early intervention can reduce later symptoms.

The Turing guide

The legacy of one of the greatest minds of the 20th century is very much alive.

Roaring twenties

The young adults of "generation Covid" are finally moving on with their lives, two years after the pandemic threw their plans into disarray.

Unintended consequences

History tells us that suppressing ideas we don't agree with can be counter-productive, says a free speech advocate.

The long game

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a global backlash. But geography and geopolitics may yet play in Russia's favour.

Risky business

Most apps that promise to help prevent strokes give a false sense of security.

Rumours, gossip and lies

The video begins with a reporter in a TV studio saying the government has denied claims about Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s fiancé, Clarke Gayford.

Keeping it fresh

From shop to fridge storage, minimising food waste can help your wallet and the planet.

FAST FEASTS

Quick, simple and satisfying recipes with a Middle Eastern twist.

Inbuilt influencer

A growing volume of research suggests our reasoning is a product not just of our brains but the rest of our bodies, too.

'To thine own self be true'

Kiwi Chloe Gong became a New York Times bestselling young adult fiction star at 21. Two years on, she's plotting her transition to adult novels.

Waving the flag

The Southern Cross constellation is a distinctive feature of our night sky.

Wellbeing trifecta

A European study has examined ways of reducing the risk of cancer later in life.

Second sight

Journalist Sam Knight explores the efforts of a British psychiatrist, motivated by a Welsh disaster, to predict the future.

The Goldilocks kip

Too little sleep is harmful and so is too much. We should aim for just the right amount.

The transhuman condition

Exponential growth in key technologies could help us live longer, beat disease and become superintelligent. But can we keep our humanity in the process?

Return of a Jedi

Ewan McGregor revives his Star Wars role in yet another spinoff of the films.

Long story Shorty

Insiders from our longest-running soap, which was universally panned on release, reveal the secrets to its success.

Inmates running the asylum

Anyone who's ever had a child, dog, or recalcitrant Roomba knows that without the ability to dole out consequences, domestic tranquillity is as elusive as a balanced diet in Willy Wonka land.

Driving force

Effervescent Coast to Coast race founder Robin Judkins has written a musical - fittingly, in a plethora of styles.

FLYING FINN

Harper Finn is the latest member of New Zealand's first family of music to take his songwriting to the world.