The near-manic enthusiasm displayed during the PM's trip to India was something to behold.

A captivation by governments with progressive causes stymies growth, claims a new book.

Anthony Ellison's perspective on current events.

Britain's favourite film hero, James Bond, to come under control of an American overlord.

If the answer is 'no', our government will have a fight on its hands.

Forget about orange cones and get ready to welcome a more organic alternative.

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

Forget the 'Kiwi greats'. Our best and brightest are famous in fields that don't make news

It's a phrase thrown around in conversation, but is it true?

Social factors play a role in so-called 'lifestyle' diseases.

The real secret to health isn’t avoiding cake but making peace with it.

Rising rates of mental distress means changes must be made to our health system.

"Chickens have not just colonised the world, they have colonised our vernacular."

Recipes for red oil dumplings, spring onion pancakes and taro-filled biscuit sandwiches.

Experience shows in the wines coming from Marlborough’s oldest producer.

Forty years ago, a young novice met painter Tony Fomison. A new book brings back memories.

Dick Frizzell once dreamt of a hairdressing salon with a fountain, then he discovered art.

NZ software engineer turns composer to write a symphony for Ukraine.

Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.

Barring future reunions, Shihad brought its 37-year history to a close.

Rebecca Gibney-starring show is queer, very Kiwi and set in Tauranga.

Sumptuous new book on farmer Eden Hore’s couture collection tells an 'only in NZ' story.

The local books we've been buying.

Listener Books editor Mark Broatch on Sarah Wynn-Williams' Careless People.

The arrest of a Northland ‘green fairy’ highlights NZ's onerous medical cannabis rules.

"Investigating crimes against children has been the hardest part of my career."

A fake résumé secured him a top job — until a tenacious reporter got suspicious.

Forget about orange cones and get ready to welcome a more organic alternative.

Chinese navy’s activities bolster the case for rapid replacement of NZ's ageing frigates.

Politics meets pop in the venerable annual song contest.

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.