ICYMI: CrossFit, Police Ten 7, and Auckland's $1bn new retail precinct
8 June – June
What 40 years following thousands of NZ people tells us about cannabis harm
Longitudinal studies have a huge amount to teach us about the impacts of using cannabis, writes Joseph M Boden, director of the Christchurch Health and Development Study.
‘It would set fire to all the progress’: Alarm at Māori media overhaul plan
Following a lengthy review, a government review of the Māori media sector has recommended news be centralised at Māori Television. Many in the sector are deeply troubled by the idea, writes Duncan Greive.
If America can cancel Cops, New Zealand can bin Police Ten 7
After 31 years on air, the American police television show Cops was finally cancelled on Wednesday. Is it time for New Zealand to do the same to Police Ten 7?
Commercial Bay: Auckland’s $1bn retail precinct launches into an economic storm
It’s a state-of-the-art retail and hospitality centre opening in the jaws of a recession. Michael Andrew takes a look at the hurdles and hopes for the new billion-dollar Commercial Bay.
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NZ gyms cut ties with CrossFit over founder’s George Floyd comments
An Auckland gym has joined a growing rush of CrossFit branded gyms to cut ties with the international fitness brand, over comments from the founder about the killing of George Floyd in the US. Alex Braae reports.
Food media’s diversity problem: What NZ can learn from the Bon Appétit saga
As the American media giant comes under fire for its treatment of POC contributors, it’s time to talk about the whiteness of food media in Aotearoa, say Jean Teng and Charlotte Muru-Lanning.
‘It’s always evolving’: Tech students on the lure of a resilient, forward-facing industry
Partner content – The technology industry has been singled out for its significant growth potential in post-Covid New Zealand. Now, as the country returns to relative normalcy, Matthew McAuley speaks to students working towards careers in the sector.
I was diagnosed with acute psychosis at 19. Here’s what came next
From her teenage years through to adulthood, Kris Herbert reflects on her tumultuous mental health journey to share what she’s learnt along the way.
