Judd Apatow on working too much, TV cancellations, ‘Comedy Nerd’ book
On the Shelf Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures By Judd ApatowRandom House: 576 pages,…
We shouldn’t sell our state assets unless we’re building – Nick Leggett
Here in New Zealand, we face an infrastructure deficit estimated at over $200b. In this context, it is…
Dirty money: Why your KiwiSaver fund may not be as ethical as you think
What if, when it comes to weapons, it was the “responsible” thing for a KiwiSaver manager to buy…
‘It’s never too late to do the right thing’: Police appeal for truth, two years on from Baby Ru killing
Police are urging those responsible for Baby Ru’s death to come forward and “do the right thing”. Photo…
I Joined Viral AI ‘Cheating’ Startup Cluely After College — Here’s How
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Daniel Min, Cluely’s chief marketing officer. Min graduated…
Sand dune tragedy: Pregnant partner vows to keep Kane Watson’s memory alive
“He turned around from inside the hole, and he was just smiling at me as he always was…
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ review: J.Lo seizes her spotlight
“Kiss of the Spider Woman,” a sexual and scatological dazzler about an inmate‘s obsession with a favorite musical,…
I’m 16, Just Raised $1m for My AI Project, and Did Average at School
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Toby Brown, 16, from the UK. His visa, fundraising,…
‘Katabasis’ review: R.F. Kuang’s dark academia thriller is set in hell
Book Review Katabasis By R.F. KuangHarper Voyager: 360 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The…
Leading Computer Science Professor: Students Are Struggling to Get Jobs
Computer science went from a future-proof career to an industry in upheaval in a shockingly small amount of…
2 Habits a Longevity Researcher Follows for Healthy Aging
Dr. Steven Austad, the scientific director of a nonprofit researching healthy aging, never fretted too deeply about his…
Radio host Jay-Jay Feeney’s partner granted visa lifeline to stay in Auckland
“I honestly couldn’t believe it when we found out he didn’t have to leave,” says Jay-Jay. “I was…