When Max Gimblett was eight he fell in love with America. With Japan a growing Pacific threat during WWII, American troops moved into Auckland and Wellington in 1942
Strokes of genius
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Wellington cartoonist a winner
Wellingtonian Cory Mathis has taken the top prize in the first Young Cartoonist Awards. The illustrator and digital artist, currently studying illustration at the Learning Connexion in Taita, won $5000.
Lawrence’s post-dated reply
A new D H Lawrence manuscript has been discovered among a literary goldmine of Katherine Mansfield work acquired by Wellington’s Alexander Turnbull Library. The 185-word piece is published for the first time today, in Britain’s Times Literary Supplement.
Mr. Nice Guy
It was after 8 p.m. at the public library in the quiet town of Adel, Iowa, and staffers were folding up the metal chairs
Los Angeles: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours — Introduction
Vigor was the byword of the Kennedy years. After the wrinkled decorum of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, John F.
How Sick Was J.F.K.?
Vigor was the byword of the Kennedy years. After the wrinkled decorum of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, John F.
Lost Tribes, Lost Knowledge
One horrible day 1,600 years ago, the wisdom of many centuries went up in flames.
Should Americans banish the burger?
Hamburgers are an American passion.
Woman in embryo mix-up gives birth to boy
A woman who had the wrong embryo implanted in her gave birth to a baby boy Friday, according to a statement from the couple. “Our family is deeply grateful for the support and prayers of so many people from around the world,” the statement said.
Commentary: Michelle Obama’s smart fashion choices
In just 200 days, Michelle Obama has put her own stamp on one of America’s most unusual political positions — the unelected, undefined job of being first lady. And the way she’s done it