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.

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Inconvenient truths • Far from being criticised for comments about why people are in prison, Tamatha Paul should be commended, argues Roger Brooking.

Insult to injury

Bright Lines

Quips & Quotes

10 Quick Questions

Two’s A Crowd • Successive governments have threatened to break the supermarket duopoly. Can Nicola Willis succeed?

Witnesses To a Clusterfuffle

In Wellington On Business

Trouble Comes In Threes

Work Wanted

Zones Of Interest • The communities where people live longest – so-called ‘Blue Zones’ – share behaviours available to us all, says the researcher who first identified them.

The Blue Zones

No going back • More than 50 years after covering New Zealand’s involvement in the deeply unpopular Vietnam War, DAVID BARBER remains haunted by the memories of the children he encountered.

A change of pace • Renowned historical fiction author Jenny Pattrick has turned her attention to modern-day issues, first in a stage play and now in a new book.

Naughty but nice • His paintings appeared in A Clockwork Orange and have adorned the frocks of Stella McCartney. But who was the mysterious artist behind Tina and her sisters, images so redolent of the 60s and 70s?

Under control • Short story collection from Kiwi journalist explores women’s roles and the power they wield – or not.

Into thin air • The dangerous coastline of West Auckland is the scene of a pacy new thriller.

On the up and up • Entertaining Aussie novel explores an unconventional way for a single mother to better her situation.

Everything He Was • Unauthorised biography traces the ascent and fall of an artist whose embrace of the 70s counter-culture inspired his work.

Always the mirror • The paradoxes involved in asserting women’s interests seem doubly challenging for this gender-critical feminist.

Cultural scales • How biases continue to penalise women in the workplace.

Mystery train theatre • The lead and the director of a stage version of Agatha Christie’s classic carriage-bound whodunnit on keeping the Auckland Theatre Company’s production on the rails.

Waiata with soul • The wairua is strong on Marlon Williams’ first full te reo album.

Taking great pain • Novel action comedy saved by the quirky charms of Hollywood offspring, Jack Quaid.

Tour de force • This Fellini-esque period drama is an enchanting journey.

Playing the long game • Hit post-apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us returns for a second season with looming twists in its survival story.

Tv Picks of the week

Tv Films

Saturday/rāhoroi April 12

SUNDAY/RĀTAPU APRIL 13

MONDAY/RĀHINA APRIL 14

TUESDAY/RĀTŪ APRIL 15

WEDNESDAY/RĀAPA APRIL 16

THURSDAY/RĀPARE APRIL 17

FRIDAY/RĀMERE APRIL 18

RADIO APRIL 12 -18

Taking flight • Musicians flock together for a Messiaen masterpiece.

#Trustyourhunger • Much of the dietary advice on social media falls into the category of fear-based messaging and should be avoided.

Treats with a twist • Melbourne food writer Ruby Goss has gathered favourite recipes from some of Australia’s best bakers into a new collection.

Flying high • An airline-only Villa Maria selection and new entries from established favourites.

The wow factor • Forget chips and wires. The future for people with brain injuries lies with wearable technology.

The growing technofeud • Nations and businesses are starting to question...