New research explores what influences our intelligence and how we can give ourselves an upgrade.
FEATURES
Mind gains
New research explores what influences our intelligence and how we can give ourselves an upgrade. by Sally Blundell
Clinging to the wreckage
A panel of writers provides a New Zealand perspective on the Brexit vote.
Panama Papers myths busted
In the wake of the Shewan report, Ron Pol looks at some inconvenient truths.
‘You get used to just boxing on’
Popularity isn’t the aim of sex abuse inquiry head Dame Lowell Goddard. by Clare de Lore
The uncle’s story
A century after events he had not understood, a nephew makes amends. by David Hill
Fighter for two peoples
Sir James Carroll had not travelled beyond Australia when he was invited to visit the battle zones of France. by Lydia Monin
THIS LIFE
Health What the Elizabethans knew about rosemary. by Ruth Nichol
Nutrition “Free-range” and “organic” labels aren’t always so. by Jennifer Bowden
Technology Time to upgrade the television again. by Peter Griffin
Psychology Political spoof BrainDead hints at grey matter’s plasticity. by Marc Wilson
Food Date cake and broccoli roulade recipes from a Christchurch chef. by Lauraine Jacobs
Wine Hawke’s Bay pinot noir hits the spot. by Michael Cooper
Sport Euro 2016 and the roar of the Lions’ coach, Eddie Jones. by Paul Thomas
BOOKS & CULTURE
Maintaining momentum
Laurence Fearnley often gets a third of the way into a book before she gets to know the characters she created. by Elisabeth Easther
Books by Hannah Kohler, Robert Glancy, Danyl McLauchlan, Brannavan Gnanalingam and for young adult readers
Music Lilburn’s song cycle based on Glover’s poems; Eli Paperboy Reed, Allen Toussaint and Kristin Kontrol
Film Love and Friendship and The BFG
COMMENTARY
Editorial
Letters Plus Caption Competition, Quips & Quotes, Life in NZ and 10 Quick Questions
Politics Jane Clifton
Life Bill Ralston
DIVERSIONS
Diversions & Puzzles
Wordsworth Gabe Atkinson
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT
Television Fiona Rae
Online Fiona Rae
TV Films Fiona Rae
Radio Fiona Rae
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