The book club that skips the books
The Wall Street Journal visits a New York Review of Books reading group. If only the personal ads were as good as the LRB's. [more]
Commentary
Ken Levine’s adventures in New Zealand
The renowned comedy writer and blogger goes down under and delivers some tips for tour guides. [more]
International media on Christchurch, a year on
A selection of the coverage from abroad in the leadup to the anniversary of the February 22 earthquake. [more]
Boy’s big American adventure – and Taika’s advice for the Oscars
On Taika Waititi's Kickstarter project and his tips to improve the Awards ceremony. Plus: Osombie and the Axis of Evil Dead. [more]
Australian press on NZ export Paul Henry
The papers prepare readers for the new Ten morning host. But does he look and sound like an Australian? [more]
Anzac and Waitangi Days should be Monday-ised
We wuz robbed last year, and we are entitled to those holidays. [more]
Interview: Jay Ryan
The Kiwi actor is across – no, really – three channels this year, including TV3's Terra Nova, which starts this Saturday. Preview »
Auckland’s heritage suffers the death of a thousand careless cuts
Heritage houses in Auckland continue to be demolished, despite a promise from Len Brown. [more]
Interview: Nigel Latta
Psychologist Nigel Latta is back on TV to dish out more advice that he cautions now one should follow. Preview »
Saving the orcas from slavery
Peta's latest court action could change the US constitution to "We, the people and animals …" [more]
The Maori Party should stay inside the tent
Recent sabre-rattling on water and SOEs does not help Maori at the wrong end of statistics that measure well-being. [more]
Letters February 18 2012
Housing; kauri dieback; and Waitangi Day. [more]
TV review: The cringe factor
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to cringe, says Diana Wichtel, but the master is, as ever, Larry David. [more]
Where have all the protests gone?
Bill Ralston thinks there's too much whingeing and not enough chaining ourselves to Steven Joyce. [more]
Pike River Inquiry Phase 3: Whittall rejects allegations
Lawyer tells inquiry that Pike boss Peter Whittall is devastated by Doug White's evidence. [more]
Pike River Inquiry Phase 3: “There was a blame culture”
The mine's senior manager tells the inquiry that relationships were troubled at the top. [more]
The Friday quiz 17.02.12
A politician-and-picture special. Quite NZ-centric in parts. Sorry, Johnny Foreigner. [more]
The book club that skips the books
The Wall Street Journal visits a New York Review of Books reading group. If only the personal ads were as good as the LRB's. [more]
Martyn Aim – Photo Essay Winner
| Tags: The Fujifilm Listener Photo Essay Competition
Martyn Aim's portfolio of images of a minority religious community living in "Garbage City" near Cairo impressed the judges for its strength of narrative and its strong portraits. [more]