Category: Radio New Zealand

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand Dogs — in their many shapes and sizes — are considered one of the most diverse species of animals on the planet. Most of these breeds are thought to have emerged during the 19th-century Victorian era. But a new paper, published this week in the journal Science, suggests that…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand Some films seem to will themselves into existence. After reading a translated copy of Argentinian author Ariana Harwicz’s novel Matate, Amor (Die My Love) for his book club, Martin Scorsese was flabbergasted by its forthright depiction of a strong-willed woman on the edge. He passed Harwicz’s book to Jennifer…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand A British pub in Greater Manchester has become the scene of what the landlord jokingly called “the crime of the century” — a whodunnit involving pints, songs, and a sneaky group. The Barking Dog pub transforms into a trivia battleground every week, regularly drawing 70 to 80 people to…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand When Shay Mitchell’s daughter said she wanted to do “what mummy does”, it sparked the idea behind Rini — a Korean-inspired skincare line for young children. Co-founded by Mitchell, a well-known Canadian actor, and fellow entrepreneur Esther Song, the brand was announced on Instagram last week to Mitchell’s 35…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand The pocket watch is estimated to sell for between £800,000 – £1 million (NZD$2.3m). Photo: Henry Aldridge & Son An “iconic” pocket watch recovered from the body of a first class passenger who died during the Titanic’s sinking is estimated to grab up to $2.3 million at auction. According…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand A leaked memo has led to resignations at the top levels of the BBC, and shaken confidence in media. Photo: Henry Nicholls/ AFP Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS From editing error to boardroom exit, how the BBC’s reputation took a blow and what this means for global journalism Since its inception,…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand By Jonathan Stempel Justin Baldoni has asked a US judge to dismiss a lawsuit against him. Photo: Cindy Ord / Getty Images / AFP Baldoni says Lively at fault for harm to reputation Lively alleged hostile environment on film set Lawyers for Lively not available for comment Justin Baldoni…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand A leaked memo has led to resignations at the top levels of the BBC, and shaken confidence in media. Photo: Henry Nicholls/ AFP Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS From editing error to boardroom exit, how the BBC’s reputation took a blow and what this means for global journalism Since its inception,…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand The way someone walks, talks, smiles, or gestures gives a clue to who they are. Whether through the flick of an eyebrow, the rhythm of our walk, or the tilt of a head, movement speaks volumes. And my recent paper shows that people may have their own movement fingerprint.…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand Photo: AFP Southeast Asia experts in international affairs see broad alignment with New Zealand on economic and security priorities in a survey released Thursday on their perception of the South Pacific nation’s foreign policies. However, the 200 experts from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines included in the survey…