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Doco shines light on profound impact Dr Ranginui Walker had on NZ

Interviews with his children and grandchildren provide insight into family expectations.

Four young male Kākāpō make historic, slight risky return to mainland NZ

Technical adviser explains risks of bringing the valuable Kākāpō to a different sanctuary.

‘It was just the best fun’: John Clarke on being the iconic Fred Dagg

John Clarke reveals why he made the character and what it was like meeting fans in public.

‘Don’t they know there’s a recession?’: Lifting the lid on increasing council rates

One family’s rates had risen by about 16% last year pushing their bill up a whopping 49%.

Meet the Kiwis qualifying for the ice-swimming champs in Athens

It takes a certain person to plunge into one of the NZ's coldest lakes in winter.

Kiwi on the thrills of being an archaeologist

Archaeologist talks about joining a dig in Egypt and what his job entails.

Why are schools sacrificing libraries despite plummeting literacy rates?

Benefits of a school library are well documented, but many schools don't have one.

Naomii Seah: National’s phone ban a waste of time and money

It raises the question: rather than removing the distraction, are we creating another one?

The new billion-dollar biosecurity threats at our borders

Those charged with repelling the threats say our isolation is no longer enough.

Quotes of the week: ‘I pray my actions do not impact the political landscape’

Each week the Listener brings you quotes that best highlight the past week.

Dr Shane Reti’s DIY approach no match for vast, dysfunctional bureaucracy

Gang house reception may have been gracious, but health bureaucracy could be more brutal.

Women who escaped cult after a decade left to pick up pieces themselves

NZ in desperate need of an agency that can provide specialised therapy for cult survivors.

How reclaiming ancestral land helps whānau struggling with housing crisis

For couple, built on ancestral land offers relief from stress of their previous housing. ⁠

‘People living in cow sheds’: The iwi providing solutions to Tairāwhiti’s housing crisis

"The longer we leave it, the longer our people suffer in disgraceful conditions."

Behind the photo: Jane Ussher’s 1988 portrait of charismatic poet Hone Tuwhare

Why Jane Ussher’s melancholic portrayal of Tuwhare was at odds with his personality.

Will the Football Ferns be able to ride feel-good wave deep into the World Cup?

The Football Ferns could achieve great things in the next few weeks.

Why the Fifa Women’s World Cup is NZ’s greatest show on turf

In world rankings, the contest kicking off on July 20 is billed as our biggest.

The kindergarten association helping build a strong foundation for impoverished kids

Whatever hardships burden families, the kids will have healthy meals and chance to learn.