'The gender thing': Barriers to health for trans N…
by Jenny NichollsTwo new studies promise to throw a lifeline to trans New Zealand, one of the most marginalised and under-served populations in medicine.
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August 18, 2018
On sale August 13-19
Features
The end of the bull run
Trade wars, sagging business confidence, an end to ever-rising house prices. Is the next financial crisis on the way, or is this just the end of the boom? What does the less-certain economic outlook mean for you? by Paul McBeth
Herded into line
Chief scientist Jacqueline Rowarth’s fiery tenure at the Environmental Protection Authority ended in a whimper. Was she muzzled? by Peter Griffin
The call of the sea
English nature writer Philip Hoare celebrates the beauty, romanticism and peril of the sea. by Mark Broatch
This Life
Health The food and beverage industry is on a quest to develop a new generation of sweeteners to replace sugar. by Nicky Pellegrino
Nutrition The different methods used to remove caffeine from tea and coffee. by Jennifer Bowden
Food Make cauliflower the hero in snacks, starters, salads, bakes, mains and desserts. by Lauraine Jacobs
Wine The best New Zealand pinot noirs for $30 or less. by Michael Cooper
Psychology How we react to circumstances is sometimes beyond our control. by Marc Wilson
Sport The key to the Crusaders’ success in Super Rugby is the depth of their squad. by Paul Thomas
Books & Culture
Snap judgment Melbourne-based NZ artist Patrick Pound returns with a puzzling new photographic exhibition, the result of a 30-year hoarding habit.
by Sally Blundell
Theatre A play celebrates the rivalry and friendship between Katherine Mansfield and Virginia Woolf.
Books A Booker Prize longlisted graphic novel by Nick Drnaso; an anthology of works from small islands; poetry by Helen Heath; novels by Robbie Arnott, Jennifer Joukhadar, Zoje Stage, Riley Sager and Un-su Kim
Music From Ha the Unclear, Avantdale Bowling Club
Film BlacKkKlansman, LBJ
Commentary
Editorial
Letters Plus Caption Competition, Quips & Quotes, Life in NZ and 10 Quick Questions
Bulletin from Abroad Bernard Lagan in Sydney
Back to Black Joanne Black
Life Bill Ralston
Politics Jane Clifton
The Good Life Greg Dixon
Diversions
Diversions & Puzzles
Wordsworth Gabe Atkinson
That’s Entertainment
Television Catherine Woulfe
TV Films Ryan Holder
TV Review Diana Wichtel
Radio Catherine Woulfe
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World
Expecting the best: The significance of the new ro…
by The ListenerPrince Harry and Meghan Markle's forthcoming baby is a fine example of the Windsor firmament having a profound social significance.
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Science
The impact rising sea levels will have on New Zeal…
by Sally BlundellWorst-case scenario is an average 2m sea-level rise by the end of the century, says GNS climate scientist Tim Naish.
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Movies
Bad Times at the El Royale makes good on its promi…
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Television
Doctor Who is not like your grandmother's Doctor W…
by Diana WichtelJodie Whittaker packs a Tardis-full of do-gooders to preach intergalactic tolerance in the new Doctor Who.
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Tech
The escalating crypto-war in Australia and what it…
by Peter GriffinAustralia is pushing ahead with plans to make it mandatory for tech companies to help law enforcement agencies when required. But what are the risks?
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History
Shedding new light on New Zealand's first arrivals…
by Sally BlundellArtefacts support the case for a planned settlement in New Zealand from East Polynesia.
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Science
Where New Zealand's next big earthquake is going t…
by Sally BlundellThe country is about due for a big quake, and it may not be along the Alpine Fault.
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