By Jane Clifton in Uncategorized
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
Television's extreme body makeover programmes won't tell you the truth about the cost in terms of risk, recovery time or the degree of pain you're likely to experience. What should you know before getting anything done?
By Nick Smith in Uncategorized
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
Is RSI a genuine syndrome or an example of public hysteria inflamed by government agencies and "sick" workplaces?
By Marilyn Head in Uncategorized
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
Roy Kerr is feted by the world's leading scientists. But few Kiwis have ever heard of him or his extraordinary contribution to the world of physics.
By Matt Nippert in Uncategorized
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
TV3's new animated adult show is truly a labour of love.
By Dean Parker in Uncategorized
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
The outsider's guide to happiness.
By Lloyd Jones in Uncategorized
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
"State actress of the Nazi regime", alleged Soviet spy, glamorous star of a story that links Chekhov to Hitler to Elvis - Olga Chekhova was, above all, a survivor.
By Olivia Kember in Commentary
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
What hasn't he done? With intimidating energy, he has bounded all over the local performing arts scene, and frequently popped up on the telly. The obligatory stint as Mike the nurse on Shortland Street gave little hint of the future director of a play about vaginas, but his versatility at Theatresports
By Diana Wichtel in Commentary
Issue 3359 25th Sep 2004
In the 70s, women's protest marches, encounter groups and sexual liberation all made their mark on society. But these days, when hard-won issues such as abortion resurface, there is a chance for better-informed debate.