Retrofitting The Workplace

Will Labour’s proposed Fair Pay Agreements do the business?

Both Sides, Now

There’s an alarming rise in political tribalism in the US yet failure to recognise the same trend elsewhere has led to catastrophes on the international stage, says writer Amy Chua.

Lighten Up

Exposure to sunshine at this time of year not only lifts our mood but also strengthens our bones.

The Machine In The Mirror

We need to think about the kind of humanity we want our robots to show.

The Autumn Of Our Discontent

Sydney swelters and the ruling Liberal Party is bitterly divided.

Mining Your Business

When technology writer Peter Griffin downloaded his personal data from Facebook and Google, it revealed a disturbing amount about the extent of his digital footprint.

Raise A Glass To The Darkest Reds

A science writer extols the virtues of red wine made in hot and sunny climates.

The Cloak & Dagger Novel

The publication of the most famous novel of Stalinist Russia owed something to Kiwi diplomatic finesse and can-do.

Zen In The Art Of Grubbing

Fear of boredom is a disease; the cure is to do the chores.

Adrift In Craceland

The new novel by a unique writer lacks the fierce power of its predecessors.

Following in Sir Ed's tractor tracks

A thrilling ride to the South Pole with Ed Hillary and a visit to Marlborough’s Awatere Valley

Rocky Road Ahead

In the decade since the global financial crisis, investors have enjoyed a steady upward ride and very few shocks. Prepare now for the nervous return of the “old normal” – market volatility

A Real Rich Romance

An adventure to Cape Town reveals a family betrayal in a tale told with authenticity, wit and charm.

In The Wars

Following the success of his World War I documentary, Sir Peter Jackson has another war epic in his sights.

Stitched Up

An escape drama based on an actual prison break is liable to incarcerate viewers.

An Irishman Goes Into A Bar …

Counting his blessings, an old man examines his life and thoughtfully takes final stock.

An Epic For The Times

Booker winner pens an African fantasy saga to rival Tolkien in the first part of a planned series.

Dirty Work Making Decent Telly

A locally written drama for Aussie TV recrosses the Ditch to entertain us with mothers who struggle for perfection.

Unravelling Of An Okay Joker

Owen Marshall’s new novel makes the mayor of a Mainland small-town ponder the road not taken.

Plum Hot And Bothered

Chutney-making on the warmest day of the year is a lifestyle move to turn the air blue.

What's Appening?

A revolt against the “Apple tax” and Google Play Store royalties looks set to change the app model.

Deep Fake

Message manipulation using bots, algorithms and, now, AI software is making it harder to know what’s real – and threatening democracy itself.

Glass Act

James McAvoy’s screen portrayal of multiple personalities is energetic but not the real thing.

Do Diets Make You Fat?

Weight-loss eating plans are increasingly being seen as part of the problem rather than the solution to obesity.

Where The Heart Is

A brick-by-brick restoration ensures a legacy and cements personal connections in post-quake Christchurch.

Not Straight

The story of a gay All Black hopeful tries hard but doesnt ring true.

Drastically Reducing The Radiation Treatment Cycle

An exciting new treatment is being used in cancer centres around the country thanks to a Cancer Research Trust New Zealand-funded clinical trial.

Dispatch From Catalonia

The fervour of Spanish politics shows up our Kiwi concerns as trivial.

Exotic Paradise

A catalogue of wildlife basked in a tropical climate.

Hello Zealandia

Explorers looking for a great southern continent came too late.