The Spinoff Weekly: Auckland's historic St James theatre is running out of time
August 30 - September 5
The St James is running out of time
Closed for five years and struggling under the weight of political apathy and financial bureaucracy, the owner of Auckland’s mothballed venue says he may have to pull the plug – this time for good. In the days before lockdown, Chris Schulz visited the much loved Auckland theatre. Photography by Sonya Nagels.
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Get to know Emmerdale, the soapy curtain raiser to the 1pm press conference
Not sure what’s happening in the British soap screening before the Ashley and Jacinda show? Wonder no more.
A paid message from our partner Te Taura Whiri, the Māori Language Commission: Join us in celebrating te reo Māori at 12pm on Tuesday, September 14. Sign yourself and your workplace, whānau and flatmates up to our Māori Language Moment. Kia kaha te reo Māori, kia kaha Aotearoa!
You’re making your lockdown coffee all wrong
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The Sunday Essay: New York City, September 11, 2001
Twenty years ago, Rae Lamb was in Manhattan preparing for a health fellowship. When a plane flew into one of the towers, she rang the newsroom back in New Zealand.
Does your doctor look at you?
A smile and a little small talk can go a long way in the doctor’s office, writes David Hill.
How the New Zealand electricity market works – and what needs to be fixed
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The cost and functionality of electricity in New Zealand has been under close scrutiny. Ben Fahy asked the experts about what’s happening with the energy system.
