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Moove us on: All animals need to lie down

Restricting access to rest reveals how much the cows value it.

The Good Life: One of a kind in the chicken coop

"I’d say her eggs have a rather uncanny likeness to a certain politician."

Wine guide: A new map of Marlborough challenges the status quo

Rightly ambitious, the map producers have taken their lead from major European regions.

Charlotte Grimshaw: A story in the doctor’s notes

A gastroenterologist who told her recently, “I’d like to write a song about my work.”

Marc Wilson: The ancient political psychology question

When we tick the boxes on the ballot paper, are we voting for or against something?

The Holst diaries: Alison Holst taught us that food is an intrinsic part of history

Part two of Colleen Brown culling her cookbook collection.

How honest arguments make us smarter at work and happier at home

Pretending everything is okay to avoid conflict can have long-term consequences.

Weekend wine guide: The untapped potential of a tempranillo

New Zealand is punching above its weight when it comes to the Spanish red.

Peter Griffin: We need a more substantial commitment to digital equity initiatives

About 130,000 Kiwi households still don’t have internet access. That needs to change.

How to spot the hallmarks of a healthcare serial killer

Hallmarks of a serial killer may be there but you have to know what you’re looking for.

Quotes of the week: ‘I am not the person they talk about’

Each week, the Listener brings you quotes that best highlight the past seven days.

The Good Life: Being knocked down by my pet ram lamb

I couldn’t believe I was making a doctor’s appointment for getting knocked down by a ram.

Wine guide: The sauvignon blanc labelled ‘Kiwi’, but not made here

“It’s a case of the pot calling the kettle black,” Michael Cooper writes.

What a handshake can reveal about a person

Professor of Psychology Marc Wilson explains the hidden messages behind handshakes.

How smart are you? Try the Listener's weekly quiz

Challenge your mind with these 10 quick questions.

Bake Off winner explains how food can impact your mental health

Alby Hailes shares recipes that help you feel good.

Quotes of the week: ‘I’m married to half a Sāmoan man, so…’

Each week, the Listener brings you quotes that best highlights the past seven days.

The Good Life: US may be a late-stage capitalist hellhole, but it’s hotdog heaven

Nothing turns me into an over-excited child like the prospect of an American hotdog.