David Cohen

Guest writer

Veteran provocateur David Cohen lives in Wellington, and writes for a range of publications including The Guardian, National Business Review, Christian Science Monitor, and Jerusalem Report. He is the author of four books. Photo credit: Marti Friedlander.

Formidable reporter, wry commentator, dear friend: a tribute to Rob Hosking

Formidable reporter, wry commentator, dear friend: a tribute to Rob Hosking

David Cohen remembers a man admired and loved by his colleagues in the media, in politics, and beyond.

By David Cohen | 23rd January, 2019

Books: That Time Bono Stopped a Concert to Read Out a Shit Review of U2 by a Kiwi Journalist

Books: That Time Bono Stopped a Concert to Read Out a Shit Review of U2 by a Kiwi Journalist

Wellington journalist David Cohen gave U2 a bad review – and then watched Bono screech it onstage that night at the band's concert.

By David Cohen | 28th September, 2015