Thalidomide victim Terry Wiles 50 years on
By Guyon Espiner in Health
Issue 3771 2nd Dec 2013
Fifty years after the thalidomide scandal, the subject of an Emmy-winning drama talks about his life and the injustice still experienced by others.
Lifestyle
E, what’s up, Doc? Plus iEat with Lauren Earl
Subscriber contentBy Jennifer Bowden in Nutrition
Issue 3839 28th Nov 2013
Most of us don’t have enough vitamin E in our daily diets, but is this putting our health at risk?
Michael Cooper: a prince of pinot noir
Subscriber contentBy Michael Cooper in Wine
Issue 3839 28th Nov 2013
Rudi Bauer has had a big influence on countless Central Otago wines.
Mark Wilson: don't rush to judgement
Subscriber contentBy Marc Wilson in Psychology
Issue 3839 28th Nov 2013
It’s unwise to make snap judgments about people based only on what you can see.
Safe cycling attire, plus Health Briefs
Subscriber contentBy Margo White in Health
Issue 3839 28th Nov 2013
Should high-vis gear be compulsory for cyclists?
Lauraine Jacobs: break out the barbecue
Subscriber contentBy Lauraine Jacobs in Food
Issue 3839 28th Nov 2013
The secret of successful barbecuing is to grill everything slowly.
Different strokes
Subscriber contentBy Margo White in Health
Issue 3838 21st Nov 2013
Treatment for strokes has leapt ahead in the past 20 years, but seeking treatment as soon as possible is crucial.
Marc Wilson: over men’s heads
Subscriber contentBy Marc Wilson in Psychology
Issue 3838 21st Nov 2013
Contrary to what a French sociologist thought, brain size isn’t everything.
Lauraine Jacobs: the year's best cookbooks
By Lauraine Jacobs in Food
Issue 3838 21st Nov 2013
Unlike the gifts that have lost their shine by Boxing Day, cookbooks keep on giving.
Michael Cooper: 3000 bottles later …
Subscriber contentBy Michael Cooper in Wine
Issue 3838 21st Nov 2013
Our columnist’s tireless tasting uncorks two top-value wines.