It's time to empower the mayor and make Auckland l…
by Bill RalstonMaking Auckland a liveable city is an unenviable task, writes Bill Ralston, but it's clear the mayor needs more power.
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Deep fake
Message manipulation using bots, algorithms and, now, AI software is making it harder to know what’s real – and threatening democracy itself. by Gavin Ellis
Knight star
Northland kaumātua, master carver, navigator and bridge builder Hec Busby was hoping for “no fuss” when he accepted a knighthood. It was a forlorn hope, with at least a thousand people attending his investiture at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. by Clare de Lore
What’s appening?
A revolt against the “Apple tax” and Google Play Store royalties looks set to change the app model. by Peter Griffin
Up close and personal
Cathrin Schaer meets fetish dwarves and sex dolls, experiments with a silicon vagina and attends a bondage workshop at the world’s biggest trade fair for the adult industry – in Berlin, of course.
Health Overloading of the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes can be crippling – and recovery is a step-by-step process. by Ruth Nichol
Nutrition Zinc, carotenoids and vitamins can help with macular degeneration, but it’s all in the formula. by Jennifer Bowden
Food They’re technically a fruit, but late-summer aubergines are a versatile and popular ingredient in savoury dishes worldwide. by Lauraine Jacobs
Wine Our international reputation is at risk when wineries bend the rules. by Michael Cooper
Psychology James McAvoy’s screen portrayal of multiple personalities is energetic but not the real thing. by Marc Wilson
Sport Lessons for the All Blacks from England’s Six Nations win over Ireland are about tactical kicking and offensive defence. by Paul Thomas
Vocals by the locals Community choirs around New Zealand are stepping into challenging new territory, backing rising Australian duo Mama Kin Spender on their tour of the country. by James Belfield
Books Novels by Marlon James, Anstey Harris, Anne Griffin and Owen Marshall as well as a selection of his best poetry, and a kids’ art activity book
A Way with Words Colin Hogg on mateship and his new book, Sam Hunt: Off the Road
Film The Front Runner, Cold Pursuit
Editorial
Letters Plus Caption Competition, Quips & Quotes, Life in NZ and 10 Quick Questions
Bulletin from Abroad Andrew Anthony in London
Back to Black Joanne Black
Life Bill Ralston
Politics Jane Clifton
The Good Life Michele Hewitson
Diversions & Puzzles
Wordsworth Gabe Atkinson
Television Russell Brown
TV Films Ryan Holder
TV Review Diana Wichtel
Radio Fiona Rae
TV programmes
Radio programmes