New Zealand Listener

New Zealand Listener is the country’s most respected general interest magazine, bringing you a wide variety of news, stories, columns, reviews, plus TV listings, every week.

Masthead

No stopping us now • We won’t save the environment by persecuting those people who are trying to protect it, argues Bruce Mahalski.

Lifting the lid on rates

Bright Lines

Quips & Quotes

10 Quick Questions

One big headache • All this talk of coalitions is giving too many politicians the chance to flex their alliterative muscles.

Trouble in waves

Fringe theatre

If looks could kill

Prison time • In the ebb and flow of political cycles, the tide is now going out on effective justice reform and rehabilitation for young offenders.

Learning from our mistakes • Cleared of murder, Alan Hall has just been awarded $5 million in compensation for wrongful conviction. But Phil Taylor argues flaws in the justice system remain unaddressed.

Power rangers • Energy hardship is the new norm for an increasing number of stretched Kiwis. But a ground-breaking solar-panel trial could be the circuit breaker needed.

Charged Ideas

Local Warming

Kicking on • The naysayers were proved wrong as people turned out in their tens of thousands to support the Fifa Women’s World Cup. How do we maintain the momentum?

In fine detail • Illustrating 30 plants from the Qur’ān was a way for renowned Waiheke botanical artist Sue Wickison to highlight their cultural history.

Origin Story • Novel explores the idea of an enigmatic “genius” artist who doesn’t feel beholden to normal expectations of behaviour.

Short cuts

How to mum • Mother of three Lucy Jones examines the myths and preconceptions surrounding childbirth and parenthood.

Sound and fury • William Shakespeare could barely spell his name, so how could he write such mighty works? Elizabeth Winkler enters the fray.

Back in time • Not all are unknown, but collection of NZ stories from history proves entertaining.

Golden years • Shoulder pads and cursed rugby tours aside, the 80s had plenty to rejoice in.

Radical Rethink • A new film about Māori academic, activist writer and long-time Listener columnist Ranginui Walker shines a light on the long shadow he cast over Aotearoa – and his family.

Baby diver • A fascinating look at how cultural practices and modern medicine can affect expectant mothers’ choices.

Running on empty

Kinfolk epiphany • Playing in their ancestral home of Aberdeen led to a new musical direction for sister act Purple Pilgrims – and a new name.

In need of a hug • More laidback heartache from Summer Thieves and Violet Hirst’s emotional debut.

The Beths go fourth • Barack Obama’s fave NZ band gets yet another Silver Scroll nomination.

TV Picks of the week

TV Films

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Radio September 9-15

It takes two • A violinist and a pianist produce an enticing album of WWI-era works.

Powder Keg • Just because a dietary supplement is sold in a health store doesn’t mean it’s healthy.

Seeing red • Kiwi cook Alby Hailes shares recipes that turn the humble beetroot into both breakfast and dinner.

The Sauce • The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 winner Alby Hailes is now training to be a psychiatrist while also making cakes in Dunedin. He talks to Alana Rae about how food can affect mental health.

The French kiwis • It’s labelled “Kiwi” sauvignon blanc but, confusingly,...