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CONTENTS ISSN 2381-9553: Vol 256, No. 3989. November 5-11, 2016
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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
Rachel Morris in Washington DC
9 | TV Review Greg Dixon10 | Back to Black Joanne Black
12 | Politics Jane Clifton
94 | Life Bill RalstonDIVERSIONS
62-64 | Diversions & Puzzles
63 | Wordsworth Gabe AtkinsonTHAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
66 | Television Fiona Rae
69 | Online Fiona Rae
70 | TV Films Ryan Holder
72 | Radio Fiona Rae
73-93 | TV programmes
75-93 | Radio programmesTHIS LIFE
38 | Health It pays to plan early for your
incapacity or death. by Ruth Nichol40 | Nutrition Stress afects the way we
process diferent fats. by Jennifer Bowden42 | Technology Worried that technology’s
going to steal your job? by Peter Grin
43 | Psychology Think of emotions as being
like smartphone notifications. by Marc Wilson44 | Food Celebrate spring with a succulent
roasted lamb cut. by Lauraine Jacobs46 | Wine Low-alcohol wines are catching
on. by Michael Cooper47 | Sport There are better records that
FEATURES
COVER STORY
14 | The genetic revolution
Genetic testing now ofers personalised
medicine, but just who should be tested and
why? by Nicky Pellegrino & Jennifer Bowden22 | Clouds over Asia-Pacific
Nato has plenty of interest in this part of the
world, it seems. by Robert Patman26 | The mayor maker
David Lewis is the brains behind successful
mayoral bids by Phil Gof and Len Brown.
by Michele Hewitson30 | Not so secret services
Welcome to the world of subscriptions.
by Sophie Boot32 | ‘For now, I’m going to bloody well live’
Moana Te Oriwa Papa is embracing family,
new experiences and books. by Clare de LoreBOOKS & CULTURE
50 | Stories of our lives
For inveterate reinventor of the novel form
Ali Smith, writing always comes down to the
story. by Sarah Jane Barnett52-55 | Books About New Zealand society
at war 1914-1918, and new novels by Hannah
Kent and Hendrik Groen
56 | Music From Soft Hair, Norah Jones and
Wayne Hancock57 | Classical From pianist Barry Douglas,
the Sistine Chapel Choir, and soprano Anna
Netrebko58 | Film Preview The Light Between
Oceans60 | Film Hell or High Water; Hacksaw Ridge
Editor-in-Chief PAMELA STIRLING
Acting Books & Culture Editor SALLY BLUNDELL
Art Director DEREK WARD
Staf Writers DONNA CHISHOLM, DIANA WICHTEL
(Auckland), REBECCA MACFIE, SALLY BLUNDELL
(Christchurch)
Entertainment Editor FIONA RAE
Political Columnist JANE CLIFTON
Designer SHANE KELLYDigital Producer RYAN HOLDER
Editorial Assistant LAUREN BUCKERIDGE
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A New Zealand newspaper war ignited 100
years ago revolutionised the way stories were
told to readers. by Redmer Yskashow New Zealand’s dominance than 18
straight wins. by Paul Thomas
48 | Travel Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail