Alan Mandell appreciation: The heart of L.A. theater and a friend
It’s hard to describe the magnitude of the loss of Alan Mandell, an actor whose legacy extends beyond…
Partake Foods Founder Shares Her Biggest Small Business Lessons
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Denise Woodard, founder and CEO of Partake Foods. The…
Elon Musk’s Ex-Wife Says He ‘Thrives on Chaos’
For Elon Musk, chaos may be more than a management style: His ex-wife says it’s where he feels…
Serial robber Salemona Lisipa sentenced after terrorising children in Auckland home burglary
As he returned to Auckland District Court last week for the latest sentencing hearing, Judge Claire Ryan said…
Dementia: New book Human Forever urges rethink of the way we view the disease
Toebes’ book, which explores different approaches to dementia care around the world, suggests we may need to reframe…
Jon Ronson: The manosphere is a sideshow to a deeper crisis facing men
A man is seated alone on a bench at his local park on a weekday. He is trying…
How Financial Advisors Keep Doomers From Blowing up Their Portfolios
We’re in a golden age for apocalyptic thinking. The threat of AI has taken center stage, but there…
Weak NZ dollar continues to drive gains on NZX – Market close
Lister said the kiwi was the big story. On the trade-weighted index, the dollar was at its lowest…
Newlands homicide investigation launched after woman found dead in Gahagan Way property
“There is not believed to be any risk to the public following this incident,” Ryan said. As part…
Why probiotics don’t usually help your gut – and what to do instead
At the same time, there was little or no increase in Americans’ consumption of fermented foods and fibre-rich…
I’m sorry, but commentators are wrong an NZ economic recovery being on its way – Simon Bridges
When it comes to Ukraine, what a bloody tragic loss of life it continues to be. It’s a…
These artists are guiding L.A. culture. Let them steer your way
When I first moved to Los Angeles in 2018 as an arts journalist, people tried to explain to…