There's A Riot Going On

As a trio of fringe festivals get ready to unleash edgy seasons upon three main centres, the events’ directors discuss their role in the arts and pick some must-sees.

Taking A Hit

Those who assume the Black Caps will go all the way to the 2019 World Cup final in July should scale back their expectations.

Building Hostility

US-Mexican border-crossing apprehensions hit a 46-year low in 2017, but the American President is using his emergency powers to divert funds for his border wall project.

Not A Happy Bunny

A very English black comedy about the fear and damage of public shaming brings out the best in Hugh Grant.

Then Along Came Jones

The characters may be dark and damaged, but a posthumous selection of prose by a short-story master is raw and exhilarating.

Ramming It Home

Success at the A&P Show – but, alas, not for our columnist – and the alarmingly quick cycle of life.

The King And I

An audience Elton John had with Elvis Presley set the Rocket Man’s trajectory.

Dairy Me

Shane Jones’ latest corporate tongue-lashing is more than mere bluster.

Igniting The Past

In a tough Aussie novel, the case of a missing teen returns to haunt the living.

A Wing And A Prayer

The shocking decline in birds worldwide is a disaster of humanity’s making.

Aw, C'mon, Ref

Anyone would think the All Blacks beat France only because of incompetent, if not corrupt, officiating.

Stone-Cold Country

Joshua Hedley never got to be a kid; he was too busy playing fiddle.

Agatha Down Under

A trip to New Zealand in 1922 provided excellent raw material for the British crime writer.

The Pick 'N' Mix Diet

A Stanford University study finds no biological reason to opt for one weight-loss diet over another.

Lord Of The Ring

Ahead of touring with the NZSO, Simon O’Neill reflects on his storied international opera career and why singing Wagner is okay, despite the composer’s reputation.

Military Precision

For Rebecca Rice, bringing the Terracotta Warriors to Te Papa caps a personal journey

Creative Cradle

Wander the house and gardens that inspired our greatest writer.

Radio With Better Pictures

Freshly reclaimed from radio, John Campbell returns to old-school, solid TV storytelling.

Country For A Country Divided

Having rocked Nashville with her political songs, Margo Price heads to NZ.

Big Brother Is Watching

A saga about a family of boys living on their own terms is full of violence, pain, love and compassion.

Hiding In Plain Sight

They camped-up our TV screens in a repressed era, but Hudson and Halls kept a lid on more than just their sexual orientation, a new book reveals.

She's got it in the bag

Composer marks her return home with the debut of new works in suffrage-themed performances.

Finely Balanced Bird Brains

Humans are different from other species, but not as much as weve assumed.

Shrinking Our Wrap

Unless we get serious about recycling, therell be a tonne of plastic for every three tonnes of fish in the ocean by 2025 and more plastic than fish, by weight, by 2050. With China shutting its gates to our plastics and paper, what can New Zealand do to stem the tide?

Double Trouble

Graham Reid considers the Beatles’ expansive “White Album” half a century after its release.

Come Together

Living standards and asset accumulation are important predictors of future mental health.

The Tempest

Battling the elements can seem invigorating – until the elements dial things up.

The Whole Food Story

As more of us swallow pills to cover dietary lapses, new research suggests our money is better spent on hero vegetables, nutritionist

Parks And Consternation

Masterton’s unpalatable parklets have locals ranting and raging under a blazing hot sun.

Truth Takes A Backseat

A racially themed road-trip drama stays within the white lines.