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

What will become of local councils?

Chris Slane shares his perspective on current events.

MMP has brought unintended consequences, so how can we make it more representative.

Shane Jones believes he’s going to force Ngāpuhi into settling their treaty claims.

In this new world, Australia will look to other allies to help deepen its security.

July 10 marks the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.

A proposed 100-fold rise in permitted glyphosate residue in food hits fierce opposition.

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

Highly processed “junk” food may influence the development and severity of acne.

Exploratory science finds Kānuka oil's bio-actives may have anti-ageing properties.

Changes to rules on psilocybin point to possible breakthroughs in mental health treatment.

These 2023 chardonnays stood out for their quality and/or value.

New parking meters are a small indication of big rates rises.

The cordon bleu chef's second cookbook focuses on simple comforts.

Gabrielle Pho has been devoted to the French horn since the age of three.

Luka Venter's new work digs into glaciers from the inside out.

Dame Gillian Whitehead's new opera is a story relevant to past and present.

Neil Finn steps into Willie Nelson’s boots for duet on new album.

M3GAN 2.0 heads into Mission: Impossible territory.

The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies) reviewed.

With the streaming premiere of Ballard, Micheal Connelly shows no signs of slowing down.

Author Kate De Goldi has been preparing for her new role for years.

Her memoir’s healthy early sales suggest Jacinda Ardern’s pulling power endures.

Notorious "baby farmer” Minnie Dean hanged for infanticide but did the judge get it right?

Our one specialist court assessing whether a defendant is mentally fit to enter plea.

Eyewitnesses to solve crimes is a standard policing procedure, but how reliable are they?

In this new world, Australia will look to other allies to help deepen its security.

Trump’s White House is a playground battlefield and he's the kindergarten king.

James Joyce’s Ulysses induces adoration and confusion in equal measure.

Peacekeeping, population and why cannabis could cure insomnia.

The former PM who helped solve a violent crime to 11 words to say before you die.