The Good Mistress by Anne Tiernan: Entirely engaging story from a gifted writer
Anne Tiernan's elegant novel is full of humour and holds the reader’s attention throughout
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Jess Murphy: ‘Everybody’s equal in my kitchen – whether you wash dishes or cook on an open fire grill’
The Kai restaurant chef-proprietor says appreciation of food is the easiest way to overcome cultural barriers
Two light wines for chilled summer bites
Wines for the Weekend: A classic Marlborough Sauvignon and a great pinot noir from SuperValu
Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane: A potentially transformative vision
With little hope that environmental disaster can be staved off, Macfarlane finds grounds for optimism
‘I’m an accidental emigrant. Once you have a child somewhere it’s hard to go back’
Author Anne Tiernan followed a man, her now husband, to New Zealand 20 years ago
John Wilson: Two modern classics that Irish consumers love
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Marlborough sauvignon from New Zealand and Argentinian malbec are part of Lidl’s deluxe range
Moving to New Zealand may not be enough to avoid Donald Trump
Watching the US president is like ‘watching a car crash over and over and over’, says director James Cameron. And yet much of the current security crisis had, until Friday, been weirdly ignorable for other reasons
The Irish connection to Banksy’s painting that’s expected to fetch as much as €6m at auction
Planet Business: Taylor Swift’s IFPI triumph, Mira Murati’s new AI venture and tourism slogans gone awry
Whangamomona Letter: The idea for a tiny republic started in the pub but has brought a community together
A New Zealand village with a population of 21, with another 150 in the local district, has its own passport, stamp, flag and president
Letters to the Editor, December 12th: On the Social Democrats, disabilities and alcohol
People are tired of politicians and politics, reflected by the low turnout of eligible voters
New Zealand’s post-Ardern populist pivot angers Maori community
Conservative Luxon government has rolled back many of former prime minster’s progressive policies
Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against Bill to alter Maori rights
Nine-day march against legislation to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi culminates in sees some 42,000 protest in Wellington
All Blacks’ Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor return to start against France
Pair missed game against Ireland due to concussion
New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care
Historic apology follows landmark report laying bare scale of abuse across State and faith-based institutions from 1950s
When Ireland get ahead of themselves, trust New Zealand to deliver a reality check
Matt Williams tried to warn us, but did we listen?
Diarmuid Barron and Munster relishing ‘special occasion’ of an All Blacks XV showdown
Munster v All Blacks XV preview: There would be no better way of demonstrating gratitude to Graham Rowntree than by province putting on a show this evening
Ian Costello and Munster circle the wagons in advance of high-profile clash
After Graham Rowntree’s sudden exit it falls to Munster’s interim head coach to steer the province through a potentially turbulent period
Never mind Dublin’s passenger cap, this New Zealand airport has a ‘cuddle cap’
Planet Business: Boeing’s broken-up satellite, EY’s sacked multi-screeners and Elon Musk’s viral election misinformation
Richard O’Neill-Dean, well-known Irish climber, dies after fall in New Zealand’s Southern Alps
O’Neill-Dean was part of first Irish expedition to summit Everest in 1993
Twenty-minute red card undermines World Rugby’s campaign to make the game safer
At a time when rugby was starting to win the battle it is in danger of losing the war
Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to stick to its guns with no replacement red cards for ‘aggravated foul play’
World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play
Rugby fixtures 2024/2025: Ireland matches and major tournament dates for the season
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season
All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald departs over differences with Scott Robertson
‘We just feel it hasn’t quite clicked,’ says New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson
Blunt Australia attack gives Joe Schmidt a headache ahead of Argentina trip
Rugby Championship: Head coach will be hoping outhalf Noah Lolesio can build on decent display against Springboks’ B-team
Argentina braced for New Zealand backlash as Kiwis call up experienced Sam Cane
South Africa make 10 changes to their side for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Perth
Matt Williams: Liberated Springboks rediscover their rugby soul
Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand
New Zealand charity apologises for handing out meth-laced candy
Three people, including two children, sought medical treatment after tasting boiled sweets
‘We made a point to get here’: Irish fans land in Paris for 2024 Olympics
Irish spectators secure last minute tickets and dodge work to cheer on Rugby Sevens team in French capital
New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care
Official apology to be made after report finds nearly a third of children and vulnerable adults in state and religious care since 1950 were abused
England name team to face New Zealand 48 hours earlier than expected
Steve Borthwick has resisted any temptation to opt for a 6-2 forward bench split against the All Blacks
What will €255,000 buy in Italy, New Zealand, France, Norway and Clare?
One price, home and away: Apartments in Hawke’s Bay and Ragusa, a waterside cabin in Valevag and more
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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