Craft resurgence in economic recession
Knitting and other crafts are no longer the preserve of nanas, hippies and middle-aged housewives – even schoolboys are taking them up. [more]
Big Pharma eyes up Pharmac in trade talks
The future of Pharmac is on the table in trade talks with the US, where big pharmaceutical companies are pushing for changes. [more]
Golden Bay’s shag assembly scene of natural spectacle
If you’re willing to get up early, it’s not hard to spot the large assembly of shags on Golden Bay’s Tata Beach. But the reason for the natural spectacle still has scientists... [more]
Young drivers licensed to kill
With young drivers causing hundreds of deaths and costing the country more than $1 billion a year, new research suggests it’s time to change the way we teach people how to drive. [more]
Matinee Idle – Phil O’Brien and Simon Morris
How many songs have been written about wheelbarrows or willies? Radio’s anarchic Matinee Idle will give you the answer – and play them for you as well. [more]
2011 Budget – enough to avert economic crisis?
As worries mount over the economy, will the Budget pull us out of the mire or leave us facing even harsher measures? [more]
Design thinking as business strategy – New Zealand success stories
Adopting a “design thinking” business strategy has led to better business, bigger markets and increased sales for some Kiwi companies. Could this be the key to New Zealand’s economic... [more]
Beating ovarian cancer
One woman dies of ovarian cancer every two days in New Zealand, yet few women seem to even know what the symptoms are. [more]
Where have all the TV themes gone?
Karl du Fresne pays tribute to the declining art form of the TV theme. [more]
How safe are your secrets?
Hackers, scammers and spammers can cause mayhem for your texts, emails and documents but the greatest risk may come from the people you trust. [more]
School curriculum killing the art of oral communication?
Speech teachers say the art of oral communication is being killed off in school pupils by too much emphasis on written speeches. [more]
Valerie Morse
The Supreme Court recently overturned an activist’s conviction after she burned a New Zealand flag at an Anzac Day service. Here, Valerie Morse describes how she came to feel like “the most hated woman in the... [more]
Blessed are the cheesemakers
Making your own cheese is the next big thing among do-it-yourself types. [more]
Divorce – can you afford it?
Prenuptial agreements, family trusts and the legal implications of de facto relationships are proving expensive pitfalls for many couples who split. [more]
Don Brash interview
The Act Party has given Don Brash another life in politics, but what he really wants is a second chance with his wife. [more]
Michael Parekowhai interview
Michael Parekowhai’s arresting sculptures are poised to take on the art world at the Venice... [more]
The land of the rising sea
With little serious action being taken to avert climate change, it’s time to get ready for higher seas, wilder weather and people being forced off their coastal... [more]
The power of one
Christchurch’s earthquake tsar Gerry Brownlee will need both wisdom and tact as he sets about restoring one of the country’s economic hubs. Is he up to the... [more]
1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games
As we gear up for Rugby World Cup fever, Redmer Yska looks back at the most delirious sporting event the country has ever hosted. Can the Cup match those “Friendly Games”? [more]
The need for broadband speed
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Trade Me founder Sam Morgan discusses why ultra-fast broadband will be a dud unless we improve our connection to the rest of the world. [more]