Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Grim Reaper to save Peters if ferry bill blows out

Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over the week in local and international politics.

Danyl McLauchlan: The rot at the top of the NZ Police

The country’s trust in the police has been shaken by scandal after scandal.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week

Anthony Ellison’s perspective of the week in politics.

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon denies plan to sell off Peters: ‘He’s no asset’

Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over the week in local and international politics.

Duncan Garner: Should Kiwis take Labour back? The issues that need to be sorted first

Are the Labour Party and Chris Hipkins doing enough to run the country again?

Jane Clifton: Ryanair Ireland accused of being beastly to the elderly

At least Ryanair has never tried to pass itself off as comfortable.

Jonathan Kronstadt: One in five US tenants spend 100% of income on rent

As in New Zealand, lack of affordable housing is a crisis in the US.

Charlotte Grimshaw: Our national AI strategy doesn’t address the concerns of creators

To my chagrin, works (including mine) are being copyrighted by AI companies.

Tāme Iti: ‘I’m not a troublemaker. I’m not a gangster… I’m only five foot three'

Tāme Iti on the art of protest, politics, pōtae and his new book, Mana.

Listener weekly quiz: November 19

Test your general knowledge with the Listener’s weekly quiz.

Richard Faull: NZ neuroscience great bows out

Decorated neuroscientist Sir Richard Faull is retiring after a lifetime in brain research.

New frontiers: Five innovations changing how we tackle some of our worst brain diseases

The NZ Centre for Brain Research is making strides in tackling some of our worst diseases.

I’m 37 and know what it’s like to face death: How kidney disease helps one NZ woman live her best life

Chronic Kidney disease is a growing issue in NZ, with about 400,000 adults affected.

Online gaming’s continuing allure: Esports degrees, billions in revenue and millions of followers

Online gaming is a big deal – but so is watching online gamers.

Need to reduce your salt intake? What you need to know about canned foods

How canned vegetables, beans and pulses, and fish can impact high blood pressure.

Richard Faull: NZ neuroscience great bows out

Decorated neuroscientist Sir Richard Faull is retiring after a lifetime in brain research.

Mama knows best: Australian comedy trio Sooshi Mango celebrate their Italian food heritage

Four flavour-packed recipes shared with mama's blessings.

Weekend wine guide: Classy, dry and underpriced NZ rieslings to try

After a few years in the cellar, top bottlings unfurl into a magical mouthful.

Why experts want parents to ditch their phones and reconnect with each other in real life

Inside the push to help parents trade phone time for real bonds that strengthen families.

How social media & new rules of child-rearing are stressing parents more than ever

Parents are suffering a crisis of confidence as online advice hits fever pitch.

A long lens on Lee Tamahori part 2: In his own words

His candid thoughts on the movies he made and the films he loved.

A long lens on Lee Tamahori part 1: From ad man to movie maverick

How the Once Were Warriors director carved a career to Hollywood and back.

Dance company Black Grace turns 30 - why founder Neil Ieremia pushes harder, sharper and faster

As Black Grace marks 30 years, its founder explains why he continues to be so demanding.

‘More than a singer’: Global opera community pays tribute to Sir Donald McIntyre

Sir Donald McIntyre was an opera superstar but never attained household recognition in NZ.

It’s wizard: Strong cast and visuals make Wicked: For Good a more thrilling sequel to 2024’s success

As a sympathetic origin story for a much-maligned character, this Wicked is rather good.

Watch Taika Waititi’s new Disney Christmas movie, in full

The Kiwi director releases second short for the House of Mouse

Host with the most: How Chris Parker sleighs at Christmas

The multi-faceted Chris Parker on the things that make Christmas and his life sparkle.

Listener’s November Viewing Guide: Double helping of saucy French royal period drama, and a new season of great Aussie comedy Fisk

Updated weekly: What's new on television with links to all the best shows.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: November 22

How is the new "unauthorised" Jacinda Ardern book selling?

Landmark Māori art book wins prestigious global award, makes history

Authors celebrate historic win + read an extract from award-winning history of Māori art.

Book of the Day: TonyInterruptor by Nicola Barker

An ‘ideas book’ ponders questions of art, authenticity and the role of irony.

Book of the Day: The Silver Book by Olivia Laing

Set in the mid-1970s on Italian film sets, complex literary thriller rings true today.

Steve Braunias: The enduring interest in the Polkinghorne trial

It's strange to keep talking about the trial but a morbid curiosity flickers at its edges.

The new drug smuggling tool of choice

Drug trafficking threatens to overwhelm the Pacific, but our govt is playing catch-up.

Organised crime and drug trafficking surge in the Pacific – are we in danger of becoming a narco-region?

Drug trafficking threatens to overwhelm the Pacific, but our govt is playing catch-up.

Colonial Injustice: Was the only New Zealander executed for treason a scapegoat?

Hamiora Pere's execution has led to far-reaching questions about justice and fairness.

Jonathan Kronstadt: One in five US tenants spend 100% of income on rent

As in New Zealand, lack of affordable housing is a crisis in the US.

Organised crime and drug trafficking surge in the Pacific – are we in danger of becoming a narco-region?

Drug trafficking threatens to overwhelm the Pacific, but our govt is playing catch-up.

'I will shoot': NZ teen Samuel Leason recalls terror aboard Gaza aid flotilla

Young activist on joining the Gaza flotilla, being arrested and an unusual message home.

Andrew Hastie was frontrunner to lead Australia’s Liberal Party, so why has he headed to the back benches?

Did he merely throw a dummy-spit or is there a deeper intent behind his resignation?

See the world anew when science, art and nature converge in Te Papa’s Breathe | Mauri Ora

Te Papa’s new experience is at the cutting edge of technology and immersive art practice.

This Titirangi home was transformed into a functional family home

A mid-century Auckland home is reconfigured to make it more functional for a young family

This contemporary Redcliffs home maximises its view of the estuary

A home on a Christchurch estuary provides its owner with an outlook that’s always changing

10 things we learnt from listener.co.nz stories this week

Peacekeeping, population and why cannabis could cure insomnia.