'Something Higher'

Exploitation of the fears and insecurities of Republican voters by unscrupulous politicians has fuelled the rise of Donald Trump and harmed the United States’ position as a bastion of democracy.

In The Line Of Fire

Karin Slaughter’s latest is an intense tale of a woman discovering her mother is armed and dangerous.

The Holey Grail

As the Government gropes all over for answers, GE grass may not be one.

Natural Mystic

When the Maharishi popped in for a flying visit, it was hard to predict the influence this Indian guru would wield.

The Dope On Weed

There are good arguments for and against allowing medicinal use of cannabis.

Unearthing Dark Deeds

Val McDermid adds to her impressive legacy with a tale that delves into Highlands history.

Operation Overkill

An extra night of Shortland Street won’t change the psycho storylines.

Mother Of Invention

Sheep jokes aside, some blokes are just naturals when it comes to rearing an abandoned lamb.

Finding An Outside Connection

TINA MAKERETIponders those writing days spent more on Twitter than literature.

The Mob Marches On

The Populist contagion sweeping Europe spreads to Germany.

You can't be too prepared

In the US, its never too soon to start saving for your childs college education.

Give Me Strength

We’re turning into a nation of middle-aged weaklings, experts say, and need to step up the exercise intensity.

Muddying The Waters

The Trump Administration’s attempts to discredit the investigation into Russian meddling adds to the suspicion that the President knows more than he has admitted to.

Relatively Lovely

In-law jokes aside, it’s worth fostering good relations with your spouse’s parents.

Sweet Talk

The dangers of consuming too much sugar are well known, but there are a number of sweet alternatives to consider.

Beating The Bots

Reboot your career before robots kick you out of a job, write the authors of a book about the future of work.

Planting For Progess

Acting on climate change is good for business – that’s why local charity Trees That Count is making it easier for Kiwi companies to fund the planting of native trees.

The Love Of Good Kai

A food and gardening tour of New Zealand attempts to bridge the disconnect between people and the land.

Airs And Disgraces

As the spring influx of house guests commences, royal bad manners will not be indulged.

The Station Master

A generation of listeners awoke to the quick but cheerful wit of Merv Smith

Comedy Of Menace

The ambiguities of war are explored in a spy novel filled with tension and wry humour

Scandalous Proportions

A policy shift towards China trumps the Health Minister’s holiday.

In Our Right Mind

Our brains have been getting smarter in response to modern life, but a surprising new study suggests the trend may have peaked. So how can you maximise your thinking?

Joking Around

Anything goes in American comedy, no matter how hurtful, outrageous or downright dishonest.

Home Truths

The Government’s $2 billion KiwiBuild scheme aims to provide 100,000 homes over the next decade. But can it deliver? Some in the construction sector regard the target as hopelessly over-ambitious.

The Black & White Of It

The importance of racial identity to Meghan Markle is being closely watched in the US ahead of this month’s royal wedding.

Nobel Rot

Talk of giving the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump is more than a little premature.

The Cold War

News of summer heatwaves at home was sombrely received by scientists in Antarctica, where signs of climate change will have a global impact.

Painful Reality

New research focuses on the cause of concentration problems in people with chronic pain.

Purity And Punishment

This deeply creepy debut novel about an isolated family is shockingly self-assured.