Breaking the ice

Kiwi scientists are behind a digital great leap forward in interpreting Antarctica and what it can tell us about climate change.

The power of connection

Oprah, the psychiatrist and the Hokianga marae visit that revolutionised thinking about how we should nurture our young.

Triumph of te reo

The adoption of Māori words into English is an affirmation of a voice that will not be silenced, writes Marty Pilott.

Anthems that heal

Since her transformative waiata at the 1999 Rugby World Cup, Hinewehi Mohi has used music to bring us together.

They are all our children

Funnelling children into the criminal justice system is surely populist and shortsighted.

Clowning around

The circus serves candidates by distracting voters from asking questions.

Of sticks and stones

They could send van de Molen to loom over Hipkins like Donald Trump did in that stomach-churning 2016 presidential debate with Hillary Clinton.

Bump and ride

It's just what airlines are allowed to do to travellers: take their money and then muck them around at will.

The Beths go fourth

Barack Obama's fave NZ band gets yet another Silver Scroll nomination.

In need of a hug

More laidback heartache from Summer Thieves and Violet Hirst’s emotional debut.

Kinfolk epiphany

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

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.

How to mum

Mother of three Lucy Jones examines the myths and preconceptions surrounding childbirth and parenthood.

ORIGIN STORY

Novel explores the idea of an enigmatic \"genius\" artist who doesn't feel beholden to normal expectations of behaviour.

In fine detail

Illustrating 30 plants from the Qur'an was a way for renowned Waiheke botanical artist Sue Wickison to highlight their cultural history.

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?

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.

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.

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.

If looks could kill

Back in the 1970s, children - and secretly lots of grown-ups - were transported by the future portrayed in television's The Six Million Dollar Man adventure series.

Fringe theatre

The Dog House is only a memory now, but for many years it was tucked into the northeast corner of Cathedral Square in Christchurch.

Trouble in waves

It's never been that easy to go for a swim in the city. Any day when temperatures rise over 25°C, frantic queues form outside each of Berlin's 11 public outdoor pools.

One big headache

All this talk of coalitions is giving too many politicians the chance to fl ex their alliterative muscles.

No stopping us now

We won’t save the environment by persecuting those people who are trying to protect it, argues Bruce Mahalski.

Kakāpo come home

Four vigorous young males are relocated from the deep south to Waikato.

Let's be honest

It may not seem like it, given the prevalence of scammers and con artists, but New Zealand is a high-trust country.

SCREEN TIME

A new self-test for cervical cancer may be a game changer in the fight against the deadly disease.

Envy of angels

Don McGlashan is this year's inductee into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Russell Baillie pays tribute to the songwriting great.

Changing your mind

A book that's ideal for the non-scientist who wants to know more about why an artistic experience moves them so much.

Portrait of a river

The story of trout fishing on the Tongariro is a tale rich with monster catches, celebrity anglers and culture clashes.