Stories by Richard Larsen

There's something odd about the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Days blur and you may find yourself wondering: "What day is it?"

Technically, yes, it's two words. But who wants to risk getting pedantic with an Oxford dictionary?

"Trust is one of the most fragile commodities," Wang Xiaolong says. "It may take years to build up; it just might take seconds to be destroyed." Audio

在被问及新中关系可能受到的影响时，王小龙说："信任是最宝贵的财富之一，但同时可能也是最脆弱的财富之一。建立信任可能需要数年时间，而摧毁信任却可能只需几秒钟。" Audio

An addiction specialist says the disorder shouldn't be downplayed, but we run the risk of pathologising normal behaviour.

One of the first scientists to sound the alarm on climate change says "we've entered a brand new climate era" - but throwing soup at paintings isn't the answer.

The Gallantry Star recipient says learning most of his former Afghan colleagues did not escape the return of the regime "hit me hard".

The All Black legend and mental health advocate says talking about mental health is only half the battle.

Labour's finance spokeswoman says "it may be time for another structural reform," calling National "irresponsible" for shutting down tax debate.