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CONTENTS ISSN 2381-9553: Vol 270, No. 4134. September 7-13, 2019
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THIS LIFE
36 | Health Men with haemophilia are
living much longer than they used to, but
that brings new challenges. by Ruth Nichol
38 | Nutrition As more people give up
eating animal products, they’re asking
how they can get enough vitamin B12.
by Jennifer Bowden
40 | Food The ubiquitous carrot adds
colour and a nutritional kick to your meals.
by Lauraine Jacobs
42 | Wine From taste-testing to buying, there
is truth in wine. by Michael Cooper
FEATURES
COVER STORY
14 | Gods & monsters
The great religions’ sacred texts have been
misused to inflame selfishness, bigotry and
even murderous hatred. by Sally Blundell
24 | The Amazon tipping point
The largest tropical forest in the world is
being destroyed, by deliberately lit fires and
logging, at an unprecedented rate. Now, with
20% of the forest already gone, “the lungs of
the Earth” are approaching the point of no
return. New Zealander Phil Vine files this
eyewitness account.
29 | Wrong side of the tracks
Devices that record and measure diet,
fitness and weight loss in children need
close scrutiny, argues psychology professor
Marc Wilson.
30 | Absurd person singular
Nothing US President Donald Trump does
or says, no matter how ludicrous, offensive
or reckless, seems to give his base pause for
thought. But he might be vulnerable if the
economy loses steam. by Paul Thomas
34 | Softly, softly
What’s the best way to counter vaccine
refusers? by Rosemary Barraclough
44 | Sport England’s new pace-bowling
star has cricket commentators reaching for
superlatives and struggling with amnesia.
by Paul Thomas
Te Kaiwhakarongo Aotearoa
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COMMENTARY
3 | Editorial
4 | Letters Plus Caption Competition, Quips &
Quotes, Life in NZ and 10 Quick Questions
8 | Bulletin from Abroad
Cathrin Schaer in Berlin
10 | Life Bill Ralston
12 | Politics Jane Clifton
94 | The Good Life Greg Dixon
DIVERSIONS
60-63 | Diversions & Puzzles
61 | Wordsworth Gabe Atkinson
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
64 | Television Fiona Rae
69 | TV Films Fiona Rae
71 | TV Review Diana Wichtel
72 | Radio Fiona Rae
73-93 | TV programmes
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BOOKS & CULTURE
46 | Not merely a player She may be
known for her comedic screen turns, but
when it comes to acting, Rima Te Wiata, who
is returning to the stage in a new production
of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, takes
her craft very seriously. by Linda Herrick
48 | Poetry New Poet Laureate David Eggleton
50-53 | Books By Neal Stephenson, Carrie
Tiffany, Felicity McLean, about the mosquito’s
human history, and a crime roundup
54 | Music Taylor Swift’s new album, which
includes songs co-written with Joel Little
55 | Film An interview with ex-All Black Dan
Carter about A Perfect 10, a documentary that
chronicles his life and career; a review of For
My Father’s Kingdom