Alex Warren cancels Auckland Spark Arena concert after falling ill, fans to get refunds
The singer took to social media on Monday afternoon to clarify the situation, saying he was “bed-ridden sick”…
Labour’s pledge to reinstate the Reserve Bank’s dual mandate only risks worsening the cost of living – Jenée Tibshraeny
However, with the inflation rate spiking to 7.3% in 2022, remaining stubbornly high for the following two years,…
Rare cancer survivor Sophia Perera defies terminal diagnosis to raise daughter
She says her best chance of being around for Augustina is having three-monthly private CT scans. While her…
Freedom of speech in New Zealand: Why it belongs to everyone – David Harvey
But the guarantee is thinner than it looks. The Bill of Rights Act is an ordinary statute, not…
Even a James Bond contender can’t save this passion-free romcom
Review by Sarah Watt Film reviewer·New Zealand Listener· 17 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM2 mins to read Sarah reviewed…
JCB Hydromax reaches 650km/h-plus in hydrogen speed record bid on Bonneville Salt Flats
According to JCB, a British construction equipment manufacturer, the Hydromax recorded an average speed of 644km/h on its…
What it’s like to live with misophonia: The sound of chewing can send me into a homicidal rage
Misophonia is a neurological condition, where the body’s incoming signals are confused by certain noises. It then triggers…
Election 2026: What the MMP party vote really decides – David Harvey
The party vote is another matter entirely. Through the bizarre workings of the party lists, MMP delivers into…
Hamilton teen Raven Taoho avoids prison after smash-and-grab spree
Judge Cocurullo jailed Kingi for three years, Nusipepa for two years and 10 months and Hohepa-Strickland for two…
Christopher Luxon backpedals after office says ‘official’ advice on data centres actually ‘media talking points’
He later added: “That is the official advice we’ve got.” The Green Party filed a request under the…
Sir Grahame Sydney’s landmark exhibition, Close to Home, includes major new works
But an artist’s temperament is one of self-reflection and Sydney, widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest…
Peter Griffin: The AI approach NZ should steal from Oz
Peter Griffin Technology writer·New Zealand Listener· 29 Jul, 2026 06:06 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…