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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."

The Listener weekly quiz: October 25

True or false? The Renaissance painter El Greco was Greek.

Canterbury writer’s unconventional route into sports journalism in Paris

Ian Borthwick is “the guy” on the rivalry between the All Blacks and Les Bleus.

With climate change bringing more extreme events, is the community spirit of volunteer firefighters enough?

They are the backbone of our emergency response

Epic battles and devastating defeats – a glorious time to be a Kiwi in Paris

The All Blacks are favoured to win, but the Pumas should not be dismissed lightly.

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.

New Zealanders may be leaving for Australia in droves, but they’ll be back

Those crossing the ditch will face difficulties they thought they left behind.

Chris Slane cartoon: September 18

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.

Next generation leaders list: 30 people who are making their mark

Here is a list of 30 people who are in their 30s or under and making a difference.

The truth about teens and NZ’s drinking culture

Health campaigners calling for price hikes and advertising clampdowns on booze.