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Morning quiz: What language does the word 'algebra' come from?
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (73+ words) NZ Herald Latest from New Zealand Chasm: Road reopens 15 weeks after flood swallowed car The new road culvert is large enough to handle future high-intensity rainfall events. Richard Shaw: NZ’s political ‘centre’ is an electoral strategy, not a set of…...
Review: Hamilton playwright brings Czech chess legend to the stage
3+ week, 3+ day ago (628+ words) Reviewed by Cate Prestidge Hamiltonian Russell Armitage has had a long fascination with the history and culture of the Czech Republic. This led him to write this play about Czech chess grandmaster Lubomir (Luboš) Kavalek, which debuted at the 2023 Prague…...
Morning quiz: How many pieces are on the board at the beginning of a game of chess?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) NZ Herald Can you score 10 out of 10? Test your general knowledge with the Herald’s morning quiz. Share your score with friends, family and colleagues, and find out who has the sharpest mind. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co....
Top 10 bestselling New Zealand books: April 11
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (976+ words) ‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quit The local books Kiwis have been buying this week. Images / Supplied 1. (2) Little Moa And Friends by Jessica Twohill (Little Moa) An Easter-related kids’ colouring book that…...
Morning quiz: What tabletop role-playing game is most famously associated with 20-sided dice?
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (103+ words) NZ Herald Can you score 10 out of 10? Test your general knowledge with the Herald’s morning quiz. Share your score with friends, family and colleagues, and find out who has the sharpest mind. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co....
'That one day is here': Tauranga teen earns spot in NZ chess team
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (496+ words) Tauranga teen Joshua Barnes is heading to Malaysia next month after being selected to represent New Zealand at the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14‑year‑old homeschooled student only began competing seriously two years ago. “I’m excited to be selected for…...
Northland features in its own Monopoly edition, celebrating local gems
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (640+ words) Northland has rolled the dice on something new – its very own edition of Monopoly. From Cape Rēinga to the Brynderwyns, Northland is officially the star of its own Monopoly edition. The customised board celebrates the region’s attractions and businesses, while…...