Illustration: Blair Sayer
Once Were Mates
New Zealanders and Australians have long shared many bonds. But in the last 20 years, the relationship has soured. Is there a way back to friendlier relations?
By Pete McKenzie
Michael Neill holidaying with Sebastian Black (centre) and Judith Binney on the Mediterrean island of Menorca, circa 1988. Photo: Michael Neill
Opinion: Home Fires Burning
Emeritus professor Michael Neill reflects on a terrifying incident in 1980s Auckland that threatened the safety of him and his family.
By Michael Neill
Photo: Basil Williams, Auckland libraries Heritage Collections
Blue Smoke
Our vast fleet of aging cars is a growing problem. But as our Nissan Sentra-owning journalist finds, it’s not easy getting rid of old bangers.
By George Driver
Photo: Tony Whitaker, Te Papa (CT.067088)
Island Time
How Mana Island, a pest-ridden and barren former farm, became an island paradise for native wildlife.
By Colin Miskelly
Photo: Kauri, Ilse von Randow and Colin McCahon, E H McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, gift of Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins, 2012.
Following the Threads
A wall hanging by weaver Ilse van Randow and artist Colin McCahon has been missing for 60 years, prompting some dedicated detective work.
By Hayden Donnell
Source: Archives New Zealand
The Map: Royal Visits
Join us as we roam the motu in the steps of the Queen.
By Gabi Lardies
Underwater World
A new book shares Secrets of the Sea.
By Robert Vennell
What’s the time, Mr Wolfe?
High time to acknowledge human impact on our land, says Richard Wolfe.
By Elisabeth Easther
Foreign Correspondence
Breakfast — the most important meal of the day when it comes to diplomacy.
By Peter Bale
All Over the Show
Star director Simon Phillips returns home to stage North by Northwest for the ATC, a collaboration with dramaturg wife Carolyn Burns.
By Elisabeth Easther
A Foreign Flock
I kea you not — a sizeable squadron of our smart-as alpine parrot live in . . . Austria
By Gregor Thompson
Building Bridges
As her third series of One Lane Bridge airs, co-creator Pip Hall tells of her new town and new life.
By Eric Trump
About Town: Oamaru
Oamaru’s limestone buildings and celebration of steampunk are both drawcards for this writer.
By Thomas McLean
The Grapevine: Greystone
A passion for permaculture lies behind the practices followed at this North Canterbury vineyard.
By Tobias Buck
The November Bookshelf
This month, the intriguingly titled A Message for Nasty, Chris Finlayson’s political memoir, farming life and our story in objects.
By Paul Little
National Treasures
Local history takes pride of place at the Ōtorohanga Museum.
By Taualofa Totua
Puzzles
The Whiz Quiz and crossword.
By Graeme Wilson
Meet the Maker
This month: artist Elizabeth Thomson, photographed by Richard Brimer.
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