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Political comedy the winning ticket

If she’s not leading the writing charge for TV3’s Jono and Ben and Funny Girls, 29-year-old Aucklander Alice Sneddon is tackling big issues through comedy.

Sasha Borissenko

Toi Art a template for a more ‘woke’ future

Te Papa’s 20th anniversary art exhibition is bursting with energy, personalities and ideas. Finally, says Hamish Coney, the elephant is in the room.

Hamish Coney

How David Seymour is staying alive

Seymour knows the competition is only partly about dancing and really more about what he does for a living - campaigning for votes.

Mark Jennings

Tom Sainsbury uncensored

If you haven’t heard of Tom Sainsbury you’ve probably come across his videos on social media. Defamation masquerading as satire? Sasha Borissenko finds out.

Sasha Borissenko

NZ packaging firm’s war on plastic

A company formed by two childhood friends is helping New Zealand businesses reduce their waste.

NZ Life & Leisure

One big step for the migrant dream

On a proud day for Lupe Kaufusi’s parents, they got to see her graduate from the same business school they both clean at.

Teuila Fuatai

NZ comedy’s rising cask-wine queen

Johanna Cosgrove’s one-woman show Aunty is a blend of Absolutely Fabulous and Outrageous Fortune, writes Sasha Borissenko.

Sasha Borissenko

Eight branding tips for Dame Denise

Branding expert Jill Brinsdon has some advice for under-the-gun fashion designer Denise L’Estrange-Corbet.

Jill Brinsdon

Stalkers can be a thing of comedy?

There’s nothing quite like starting your comedy career at 15 only to be harassed by what could have been a stalker.

Sasha Borissenko

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Step inside Dot’s castle

Special Newsroom video feature: Melanie Reid joins Dot Smith as her dream castle is built over six years.

Melanie Reid

Cheesemakers’ goat empire

The Goodman family’s goats are the raw and rather vocal talent in a cheesemaking success story.

NZ Life & Leisure

The Kiwi dozen - beer’s new battleground?

As the independent beer industry swells, could the smaller players begin to challenge in the 12-pack category?

Shane Cowlishaw

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