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Chris Slane cartoon: November 22

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.

The Listener weekly quiz: November 15

The TV advertisement that included the phrase “Togs, togs, undies!” was selling what?

The great divide: As new suburbs continue to mushroom around the country, they are defined by one thing

"Capitalism loves fences; it thrives on their poetry."

Law & Society: The apolitical political figure who helps goverments make the law

The Attorney-General role gets little attention but is vital when it comes to law-making.

The Listener weekly quiz: November 1

Which football team did David Beckham NOT play for?

Sound and fury: Risks and realities collide in plans to fix overcrowding at premium tourist destination

Bold plans to manage Milford Sound's one million tourists are mired in red tape.

Insurance retreat: Homeowners in flood-prone areas abandoned and facing risk

With sea level rise gaining on us, there’s little sign of a plan for a “managed retreat”.

The Listener weekly quiz: November 1

Which former All Black became famous for advertising Toffee Pops biscuits?

Why the man set to become NZ’s first Pasifika district commander was asked to resign

"A piece of paper handed to him across a desk brought a stunning career to a halt."

All Blacks dominated Italy, but their reputation remains a ‘work on’

With the tournament at the halfway mark, will they continue to annihilate the competition?

Is wild weather the new normal?

Climate scientist James Renwick’s sobering new forecast and passionate plea for action.

Clever Kiwis: Entrepreneur Derelee Potroz-Smith is finding new uses for New Zealand wool in everyday hygiene products

The Kiwi company helping healthcare brands switch to 100% biodegradable wool materials.

The Listener weekly quiz: October 4

Which river flows through Paris?

Remembering Richie Poulton, director of the world-famous Dunedin Study

The world-leading study followed 1000 people from birth.

Peter Griffin: Amazon’s bid to make Alexa smarter and more chatty

The Amazon Echo show will receive an AI upgrade in the coming months.

The Listener weekly quiz: September 27

Which company made the Walkman portable audio player?

Peter Griffin: Avoiding second-hand digital duds

Tips for prospective purchasers of refurbished gadgets

Chris Slane cartoon: September 25

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.