In Emily Writes' latest book Needs Adult Supervision, the mother of two shares stories of growing up at the same time as your kids.

A new production of Verdi's Macbeth from NZ Opera moves away from the "Scottishness" of the source material and leans into the psychological and emotional content of the piece as an exploration of human nature. Directed by Netia Jones, the production borrows from an Italian Horror show aesthetic.

A new production of Verdi's Macbeth from NZ Opera moves away from the "Scottishness" of the source material and leans into the psychological and emotional content of the piece as an exploration of human nature. Directed by Netia Jones, the production borrows from an Italian Horror show aesthetic, and will be staged in an extremely limited palette with cyan and red being the only two colours on set. A British director, set designer and video artist, Jones has been acclaimed for her innovative multimedia design approach to producing opera. Macbeth opens in Auckland 21 September then goes on to Wellington and Christchurch. More details here.

Alex Pritz's prize-winning documentary The Territory drops viewers on both sides of the battle to preserve the Amazon rainforest.

Alex Pritz's prize-winning documentary The Territory drops viewers on both sides of the battle to preserve the Amazon rainforest. Pritz spent time with the Indigenous Uru Eu Wau Wau people (who number less than 200), and the farmers and loggers seizing their lands. Like New Zealand's own colonial settlers, the latter look to make a life for themselves in what they perceive as undeveloped and unoccupied land. Pritz began filming in 2018 as Jair Bolsonaro was elected Brazil's president, championing farmers developing land in the protected region. The director worked collaboratively with the tribe as co-producers, even providing cameras and audio equipment as Covid-19 hit. The Territory screens in selected cinemas nationwide for a limited time.

Writer Sir Salman Rushdie was stabbed numerous times in mid-August as he prepared to give a lecture in New York State on the subject of the United States as a safe haven for exiled writers. On stage with Rushdie was co-founder of City of Asylum Pittsburgh Henry Reese, who was also injured in the attack.

Since his appointment as Race Relations Commissioner three years ago, Meng Foon has proven himself unafraid to speak out.  The former Gisborne mayor talks to Kim Hill about New Zealand's journey towards greater inclusivity.

Fatphobia, toxic masculinity in rugby, and meat-eating are some of the issues comedian Alice Snedden explores in the new – and final series – of her hit documentary show Bad News.

Staunch royalists Angela and Bill Thompson have spent most of their lives devoted to collecting memorbilia and dressing as the late King and Queen. Their immaculate home in Te Aroha is full to the ceiling with royal decor and open for tours. Throughout their many decades honouring the royal family, the Queen sent several gifts. Angela Thompson spoke to Susie Ferguson.

The Very Reverend Dr Derek Browning served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2017 and 2018, and had the opportunity to meet the Queen several times, and even stay at Balmoral. Dr Browning is currently the minister at Morningside Parish Church in Edinburgh, and spoke to Kim Hill.