North & South

North & South is New Zealand’s premier monthly current affairs and lifestyle magazine, specialising in long-form investigative journalism, delivered by award-winning writers and photographers. North & South also showcases New Zealand ingenuity and creativity, explores the country and profiles its people. It is a touchstone of New Zealand life.

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Four corners • Rebels with cause

Fozzie vibes • On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, All Blacks head coach Ian Foster talks to North & South about having to play catch-up after Covid, being ambushed in 2019 and the tough draw to be negotiated in France.

A tale of two coaches • After all the criticism, could All Blacks head coach Ian Foster win ultimate vindication? Or might his French counterpart, with his estimable record and phalanx of assistants, seize the Rugby World Cup triumph that has previously eluded Les Bleus?

World-class wine • Winning a prestigious international trophy was a huge achievement for the Chief Winemaker at Marlborough’s Yealands Estate, who’s seen as one of the most influential women in the world of wine.

Harmony & healing Comvita’s journey to B Corp • This year, Comvita is happy to announce that the company has been awarded B Corp certification, recognising Comvita’s decades-long commitment to social sustainability and environmental performance.

A burning question • New Zealand could one day be burning hundreds of thousands of tonnes of rubbish each year to generate electricity. Advocates say it’s an environmentally friendly alternative to landfill, others say it will pollute the air, endanger people’s health and encourage more waste. Who is right?

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The fixer • Steven Joyce was John Key’s Minister for Everything — this new memoir offers an insider’s glimpse into the heart of the Fifth National Government.

Getting ready to retire: Your last working decade • Though there’s no official retirement age in New Zealand, many people aim for full-time retirement when they gain access to NZ Super and KiwiSaver at age 65. Whether you’ve just turned 55 or you’re planning an earlier (or later) retirement, the last decade before your hard-earned retirement is the most important to prepare for retired life, so here are a few general tips worth thinking about.

On message • An effective slogan can help a party seize the election initiative, while a dud might suck the air out of a campaign before it even begins. So how do 2023’s offerings compare with the more memorable efforts of yesteryear?

University challenge • How can New Zealand’s tertiary education funding crisis be resolved? Jonathan Boston proposes reforms — including fee hikes and the charging of interest on student loans.

Guilt, Part 3: The end of all enquiries • A year on from the podcast GUILT going to air, people are slowly coming forward, connecting the dots with small pieces of information, but will the puzzle ever be solved? This is the final part of Ryan Wolf’s investigation into the death of Paeroa pizza restaurant owner Jordan Voudouris.

The talented Miss Hallett • In the first of a new series, Ruth Spencer writes about a young woman’s shameless swindling.

Hares and tortoises • Why Simplicity co-founder and managing director Sam Stubbs thinks the next 30 years could be the best in New Zealand’s history.

The world according to Kharl • Rotorua fashionista Kharl WiRepa has two shows at New Zealand Fashion Week this year, the first showcasing haute couture, the second featuring kapa haka. He’s also got a...