New Zealand desperately needs a change in criminal law to allow the partial defence of diminished responsibility, in line with other countries. Sherry Zhang argues the case.
From 1964 to 1980, the visibility of transgendered women in Wellington was extraordinary. Many would operate their own businesses, one would stand for the city’s mayoralty, while the high profiles of the others tested the limits of legal and social discrimination. David Herkt discovers the secret history of Aotearoa New…
Greater use of structured literacy in primary schools is aimed at improving worsening reading statistics, but critics fear what could be lost in a straitjacketed lurch back to basics.
Meet Florence Weir, a textile artist cut out of whole cloth. By Theo Macdonald.
A move back to Ōtepoti Dunedin to buy a house stirs up memories of U-Haul lesbianism and white-tail spiders. BY HERA LINDSAY BIRD
A tertiary education is an investment in future earning potential. But when does this investment become so expensive that its cost outweighs the long-term financial opportunities it ostensibly guarantees? BY THEO MACDONALD
Audio description lets the visually impaired ‘see’ everything in a film or TV series. But few of our streaming services include it. Jean Teng talks to a man whose job it is to paint with words.
Expectations & Consequences
St Stephen’s School built a reputation for turning out Māori leaders over more than 150 years before it closed, reputation in tatters. Now an old boy and former teacher is spearheading its revival, aiming to nurture the potential of Māori boys. Aaron Smale concludes North & South’s three-part investigation into…
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Great expectations
Last month, North & South investigated how New Zealand’s 19th and 20th-century education system deliberately steered Māori students towards low-skill, low-paid employment. Is this still the case today? Aaron Smale reports in part two of a three part investigation. By Aaron Smale
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Perfect pictures
Perfect Pictures By Theo Macdonald Let’s cut to The Chase (Arthur Penn, 1966). For the past five years, the New Zealand International Film Festival has been lost in The Fog (John Carpenter, 1980). Long-term leader Bill Gosden passed away in 2020, 2021’s Auckland leg was rudely cancelled by COVID-19 (We…
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For the first time, the life of New Zealand’s greatest painter, Colin McCahon, has been revealed in his own words. DAVID HERKT interviews Peter Simpson, who explains just why this matters. By David Herkt
Liv Lewis-Long from Simplicity shares her favourite finance tips for those embarking on the “20-year holiday” we call retirement. By Liv Lewis-Long
Queenstown: A journey towards a sustainable future
NORTH & SOUTH + Destination Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand, known for its breathtaking landscapes and adrenaline-pumping activities, has long been a favoured destination for tourists. However, the increasing influx of visitors, carbon emissions and pollution has raised concerns about the sustainability of tourism in the region. But don’t pack away…
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NORTH & SOUTH + University of Canterbury UC Faculty of Health Executive Dean Cathy Andrew alongside current student Leianne Roblete An answer to the nursing shortage In a bold move to address New Zealand’s critical nursing shortage, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) announces a programme…
NORTH & SOUTH + Love Wanaka Preserving Paradise If you lived in one of the most divine locations on earth what would you do to preserve it? In Wānaka, nestled amongst breathtaking scenery on the southern shores of the crystal clear Lake Wānaka a quiet revolution is taking place. Drive…
NORTH & SOUTH + AUT Dr Samaneh (Sam) Madanian Leading the Way In a world where health crises and natural disasters strike unpredictably, innovative solutions are essential. Dr Samaneh (Sam) Madanian, a Senior Lecturer at AUT’s School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, is at the forefront of this revolution.…
Historic artefacts washed up by the tides hint at lost lands whose full stories we can only guess at.
Strange monsters and ominous ghosts can be traced to repressed memories of violent histories, argues one Australian researcher looking at the past through a novel lens.
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