Two years ago, the social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book about the dangers of social-media became a best-seller—and the subject of some critical eye-rolling. Now, for many, it’s become essential.

New Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) to slow traffic outside 16 Otago schools are set to take effect over the coming weeks. Installation and preparation for these VSLs – which indicate on electronic signs ...

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Becoming George” might have been the title of a new play about the young womanhood of another great female novelist; but ...

For World Book Day, we asked ten academic experts to share a work of fiction that has challenged their assumptions and changed their thinking in a lasting way.

The tree house I lived in that summer was decidedly unspectacular. It was more of a tree hovel, really. The floor was a large sheet of graffitied plywood, and the roof was covered with a pair of heavy ...

My youngest son Arthur started to tell me about his day at school. But after a minute he paused, and said: 'You haven't ...

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A loving tribute to Victor says: 'He had a fun and action-packed life, from working on the Atlantic Convoys in WW2 then on a ...