Lynn Freeman reviews How to be an Alien: A sort of Memoir by Ann Beaglehole, published by Fraser Books.

Ellen Snelling relocated to New Zealand 10 years ago and runs Learn 2 Surf at Waipu Cove, alongside her husband.

US-based neuroscientist Ben Rein believes maintaining social connections has an enormous benefit to our brain. It can help improve our health and well-being, and reduce a range of conditions, including heart disease and dementia - as well as depression and anxiety.

Dan Bloom is Political Editor of Politico UK

The cost of road crashes is being undervalued by as much as 70 percent - according to analysis from transport consultancy firm Abley.

Six years after the country went into its first pandemic lockdown, new data shows the impact of Long Covid on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis, but what, if anything, has changed for Long Covid patients and their treatment?

When war broke out in the Middle East, it brought with it warnings about soaring fuel prices and shaky share markets. We've seen the fuel price rise, but so far, share markets haven't been as affected. What's going on?

An upbeat circus, cabaret and comedy show has been seducing audiences at the Auckland Arts Festival. La Ronde sees audiences treated to pole dancing, trapeze acts and soaring vocal performances.

Piers talks about the push from Masterton for a return of direct flights from the local airport, a drive to get a local dialysis unit, a successful Gold Shears and volunteers to help maintain and improve the miniature railway in Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton.

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman, published by Penguin Random House.