Culture and society news

Proposed law could hurt good tenants

Housing security for NZ’s 1.7 million renters could be at risk if an amendment bill becomes law, particularly if “no-cause” evictions return.

Taking on Australia’s best young chefs

Emily Morgan is off to the final of the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat competition in September.

Standardised testing in NZ schools

What do education academics have to say about the proposal to introduce "checkpoint" tests at the country's primary and secondary schools?

Welcome to NZ – now pay up

Do we want to focus on attracting high-spending tourists? Or do we want to attract large numbers of all tourist types and charge them more?

NZ police and mental health callouts

New research shows moving to a trauma-informed support system could greatly reduce police involvement while improving support for individuals in distress.

Culinary Arts students clean up

AUT students have done well at a recent hospitality competition.

Will NZ ban fossil fuel ads?

With the UN chief calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertising globally, are the New Zealand advertising and public relations industries listening?

Will NZ Married at First Sight succeed?

Followings the hype around MAFS Australia last season, Dr Rebecca Trelease questions whether the Kiwi version will live up to expectations.

Building better housing for biodiversity

Attempts to solve NZ’s housing crisis by increasing residential density can drive natural habitat and biodiversity loss – but it doesn’t have to.

Shonda Rhimes: the queen of romance

Rebecca Trelease examines the art form behind some of the most beloved romance shows of our time, produced or directed by romance mastermind, Shona Rhimes.