Three fringe festival directors share their must-s…
by Sarah CatherallAs a trio fringe of festivals get ready to unleash their edgy seasons around NZ, the directors discuss their role in the arts and pick some must-sees.
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Power produce
The new king of superfoods, James Wong, reveals the basic science tricks of how to get the best nutrients out of vegetables. by Nicky Pellegrino
Chemical imbalance
Alarmist headlines and a lack of scientific literacy have created public anxiety about chemicals, never mind that everything on Earth is made of them. by Jacqueline Rowarth
The business of conquest
The 200-year story of Britain’s domination of India is anything but romantic, says former UN Under-Secretary-General and YouTube sensation Shashi Tharoor. by Sally Blundell
Joining the dots
Listener writer Diana Wichtel’s search for traces of the father she had not seen for more than 50 years turned up far more detail than she had expected. by Russell Baillie
Out of pocket
Creditors should be better off when our insolvency laws are eventually changed, putting liquidators under greater scrutiny. by Jonathan Underhill
Health The Duchess of Cambridge, enduring her third bout of morning sickness, is raising awareness of a debilitating condition. by Nicky Pellegrino
Nutrition The debate over which salmon – farmed or wild – is healthier is far from simple. by Jennifer Bowden
Food For an easy dinner that’s enjoyed by young and old, tasty fritters are hard to beat. by Lauraine Jacobs
Wine Villa Maria’s current releases are consistently good quality and well-priced. by Michael Cooper
Psychology People’s attitudes to discrimination and prejudice usually stem from their childhood. by Marc Wilson
Technology The iPhone X is expensive, all right. Is it worth it? by Peter Griffin
Sport High-profile sports stars are taking a stand against racism and homophobia. by Paul Thomas
Unchained Melanie
More than 20 years after her debut as that scowling schoolgirl in Heavenly Creatures, it’s Melanie Lynskey’s turn to play a Christchurch mother with a teenage daughter. by Diana Wichtel
Books Novels by Salman Rushdie, Annaleese Jochems and John le Carré, a memoir by Maggie O’Farrell, and a young readers’ round-up
Music The Clean and Neil Finn’s new album
Film I Am Not Your Negro and mother!
Editorial
Letters Plus Caption Competition, Quips & Quotes, Life in NZ and 10 Quick Questions
Bulletin from Abroad Anna Fifield in Tokyo
Back to Black Joanne Black
Politics Jane Clifton
Life Bill Ralston
The Good Life Greg Dixon
Diversions & Puzzles
Wordsworth Gabe Atkinson
Television Fiona Rae
TV Films Fiona Rae
TV Review Diana Wichtel
Radio Fiona Rae
TV programmes
Radio programmes