Commentary

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Snow/gore/misogyny

Why are Scandinavian novels full of violence against women raking it in? [more]

Ken Levine’s adventures in New Zealand

Ken Levine’s adventures in New Zealand

The renowned comedy writer and blogger goes down under and delivers some tips for tour guides. [more]

Taika Waititi sings "Star Spangled Banner"

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]

Henry and the fun-loving Ten team

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]

Photo Ross Setford/NZH

Anzac and Waitangi Days should be Monday-ised

We wuz robbed last year, and we are entitled to those holidays. [more]

An orca at SeaWorld, photo Getty Images

Saving the orcas from slavery

Peta's latest court action could change the US constitution to "We, the people and animals …" [more]

Pita Sharples, photo Paul Taylor/APN

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]

Anti-nuclear protest in Queen St 1983, photo NZH

Where have all the protests gone?

Bill Ralston thinks there's too much whingeing and not enough chaining ourselves to Steven Joyce. [more]

The Friday quiz 17.02.12

The Friday quiz 17.02.12

A politician-and-picture special. Quite NZ-centric in parts. Sorry, Johnny Foreigner. [more]

As not seen on Oprah.

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]