Echoes of the Blitz in north london
Long-distance memories for the JC in the wake of this week’s terror in Golders Green.
New Zealand LOOKS TO MAKE ENGLISH OFFICIAL
In the Spectator, an explainer on New Zealand’s unexpectedly heated linguistic debate.
Why is the UK PUnishing dual-nationals like me?
In the Spectator, a piece on the new passport deal for those of us with dual citizenships.
Luxon’s make-or-break year
In The Australian, David interviews New Zealand’s ‘CEO PM’, Christopher Luxon.
understanding Jacindamania
Former NBR editor Nevil Gibson reviews David’s biography of the former premier.
ON JACINDA AND JOURNALISM
David chats with RNZ’s Emile Donovan about his new unauthorised biography of New Zealand’s 40th prime minister.
Beautiful VISIONS
David marks Van Morrison’s 80th birthday with an essay in Quillette.
Remembering Jim
David’s tribute in Stuff for New Zealand’s 35th prime minister, Jim Bolger.
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New Zealand’s new cringeworthy slogan
Reporting for The Spectator on New Zealand’s baffling new tourism strategy.
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AT ONE WITH THE CANTERBURY ELEMENTS
One here from the archives: Road tripping in New Zealand’s South Island for The New York Times.