The recent events in the Tasman Sea and around Ukraine have me asking in my Patreon (paywalled) whether it is time for NZ to panic. It isn't, but we should be very very concerned.

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has asked Council staff to reconsider their decision not to support an official 175th Canterbury anniversary celebration. The move follows a public backlash over the ...

I'm in Methven for the annual Bluegreens Forum. I've wanted to attend previous ones, but have not had the time. I'm really looking forward to this one for a number of reasons, as someone who has a ...

A recent study published in The Lancet (Goodyear et al., 2025) has generated newsheadlines suggesting that restricting phone use in schools has no effect on the wellbeing or academic performance of ...

I had the privilege of watching NZ 15 year old Sam Ruthe run the fastest 1500m for someone his age in the history of athletics. Not only did he run faster than Snell, Walker, Dixon, Coe, Ovett, El ...