Diana Wichtel talks to Richard Clayderman
Subscriber contentBy Diana Wichtel in Classical
The Prince of Romance and world's most successful pianist shares the love ahead of a trip to New Zealand.
Can we really "kill 99.9% of germs"?
Subscriber contentBy Rebecca Priestley in Science
The idea of exterminating all household bugs is not only a waste of time but also dangerous.
The most memorable opening lines from philosophy journals
By Toby Manhire in The Internaut
15 of the best and funniest beginnings, as chosen by the smart cookies at New APPS.
Toy love
Subscriber contentBy Peter Griffin in Current Affairs
Smarter TVs, smaller tablets, faster phones: the gear that will open wallets this winter.
Current Affairs
Letting the gene out of the bottle
By Mark Broatch
What do queen bees, tortoiseshell cats and refrigerated flower bulbs have in common?
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Jane Clifton: the (self) importance of being Winston
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A question of identity
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Brian Easton: the Austerian economists' error
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Culture
Take Five: Including SJD and Music for Matariki
By Guy Somerset
A handful of other things you might like to consider.
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All that he is: an interview with James Salter
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Murray McNabb profile - the extended version
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György Ligeti: a stunningly adventurous odyssey
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Lifestyle
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How portion distortion leads to obesity
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How to move a tree
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Lauraine Jacobs: cauliflower power
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Commentary
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Editorial: the right conclusion
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Bill Ralston: Peter Dunne, leaks, and the Winston Peters vortex
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Letters June 22 2013
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Money 2013
Money 2013: Pieces of eight
By Mark Lister
Investment analyst Mark Lister follows up last year’s sharemarket picks and recommends yield and growth stocks for the year ahead.
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Money 2013: Change of fortune
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Money 2013: Stocks in trade
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Money 2013: Dilemmas for bond investors
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Competitions
Caption competition 29
Try your hand at this week's caption competition.
Books
For the old salts: How to Sail a Boat, by Matt Vance
Subscriber contentWhen Vance introduces the personal stuff, it really picks up its skirts and skips along.
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The Lost Pilot: A Memoir, by Jeffrey Paparoa Holman
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Patched: The History of Gangs in New Zealand, by Jarrod Gilbert
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The Anzus collapse revisited: Friendly Fire, by Gerald Hensley
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TV & Entertainment
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Crossword 824 answers and explanations
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On TV, June 22-28: including NZ Detectives and Justified
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Diversions: June 22, 2013
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Film
On at the movies: Camille Rewinds, Still Mine
Subscriber contentBy Helen Wong
Helene Wong reviews 'Camille Rewinds' directed by Noémie Lvovsky and Still Mine directed by Michael McGowan
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On at the movies: June 15, 2013
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On at the movies: June 8, 2013
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On at the movies: June 1, 2013
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From Our Archive
Anzac biscuits - the best recipes
By Fiona Rae
Lois Daish's investigations into the history of the Anzac biscuit revealed the earliest published recipe, and a modern update.
Archive
June 22, 2013
COVER STORY: All hail the kingmaker