These women helped to shape quantum mechanics — it’s time to recognize them
Women in the History of Quantum Physics: Beyond Knabenphysik Edited by Patrick Charbonneau et al. Cambridge Univ. Press…
Aotearoa, a name and a choice: Geoff Parker responds to Herald editorial
New Zealand is already multiple in language, culture and identity, and has been for generations. But even on…
My ancestors were colonisers | The Spinoff
A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors’ role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that…
Luke Littler wins back-to-back darts world championship titles with dominant display over Gian van Veen
Littler becomes just the fourth back-to-back Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) champion alongside Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary…
Year in Review: Greater Waikato Railway Modellers Inc. brings farming history to life
Groups of enthusiasts have been meeting since the 1960s in different areas of Waikato. Amalgamation of the groups…
Did Marlon Brando Really Refuse to Learn His Lines? The Hollywood Myth Explained
Myths are written into every legend, and charismatic legends like Marlon Brando cannot possibly be an exception. In…
Sneak Peek: Mudhouse Coffee Interior in Alexandria
Several years after they purchased 1119 King St. in Old Town Alexandria, Mudhouse Coffee Roasters appears to be getting closer to…
Arrogance, Ignorance, or Both? ⋆ Brownstone Institute Russ Gonnering
What is the relationship between education, knowledge, and wisdom? This is not a trivial question, and the ramifications…
Documentary in the works about forgotten Whanganui clothing brand established by Norwegian sailmaker
“I’ve talked to James Boyd, who worked there until the end of the 1970s, putting domes on the…
Auckland bus driver attacks: 501 Carl Leu jailed after two violent Ponsonby incidents
“People doing that service need to be protected.” Carl Leu pictured when he appeared for sentencing in Auckland…
A former tech executive killed his mother. Her family says ChatGPT made her a target
“ChatGPT put a target on my grandmother by casting her as a sinister character in an AI-manufactured, delusional…
‘Elephants so big you could see them for nothing’: Inside Mr Ward’s Wellington
A window into a landmark new book exploring Victorian Wellington. In Mr Ward’s Map – a doorstopper treasure…