The Listener @nzlistener
The nation’s top current affairs magazine, back again. New Zealand Joined October 2010-
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Esteemed actor Dame Helen Mirren talks to Russell Baillie about playing Golda Meir, Israel’s iron lady, during a pivotal chapter in the controversial politician’s long career. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/yktpbahy
Opinion: It seems extraordinary that you can still convince citizens they should shun news media that’s based on editorial standards and fact-checking. Strangely, it doesn’t occur to people how inconvenient journalism is for politicians. nz-listener.visitlink.me/tWWBh3
Dame Helen talks about playing Golda Meir, Israel’s Iron Lady. 🔗: nz-listener.visitlink.me/nQukZG
Opinion: Let me tell you a story: one of fear, anguish, and medical miracles, followed by a sequel of fear, anguish and medical heartlessness. It is a story about a Wellington boy who was 16 when he got leukaemia 10 years ago. nz-listener.visitlink.me/J2rYIY
From the water, one sensed the mood of the crowd – 11,000 strong, banked above Naval Point, Lyttelton – souring, and then turning against an unlikely villain. nz-listener.visitlink.me/A-SHGj
In his weekly political column, Danyl McLauchlan looks at the Prime Minister's recent trip to Asia, and considers the geopolitical and economic reasons as to why our traditional allies are backing away from China. You can read the full story here: tinyurl.com/ycx9d4j9
Review: Three bright young things deliver three smashing performances in this bombastic, sexually charged tennis drama. nz-listener.visitlink.me/4xcfcW
In December, Shane Jones said, “… if there is a mining opportunity and it’s impeded by a blind frog, goodbye, Freddie.” He was referring to our native frogs, pepeketua, which are so evolutionarily ancient and unique that they’re on a par with tuatara. nz-listener.visitlink.me/FOYgE0
Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events. 🔗: nz-listener.visitlink.me/1oR_Ri
Our politicians sometimes tell us we’re a trading nation – usually when they’re embarking on a trade delegation. But our trade as a percentage of GDP is below the OECD average and significantly lower than that of other small, open, liberal democracies. nz-listener.visitlink.me/h9PyE7
In modern life, it can seem that we are all rushing to improve aspects of ourselves and our productivity, to reach what we believe is our potential, and to stand out from the crowd. If we don’t, we fear we’ll fail. nz-listener.visitlink.me/bYMc0Y
Israel is profiting financially and extending its global technological influence in response to the October 7 massacre, says investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein. nz-listener.visitlink.me/u9Logf
Rest is essential to help our overstressed bodies and minds repair themselves, but many of us remain in a constant state of ‘flight, fight or freeze’. Niki Bezzant explores why we need to rest and the best ways to do so. nz-listener.visitlink.me/MqtRxA
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week 🎵 Read the full reviews here: tinyurl.com/5n6pjpy3
Starting the day with a healthy smoothie? You might like to consider how healthy they really are – as this article from the Listener archives shows. nz-listener.visitlink.me/o1Rg16
Here are a few highlights from the Listener's Quips and Quotes as they appeared in the May 4 - May 10 issue. 📰 Read more like this in the New Zealand Listener magazine, or online via the link in our bio.
The 2024 Bluff oyster season is underway. But is there any truth to the idea, popular for 100 years, that the molluscs are a natural aphrodisiac? nz-listener.visitlink.me/8jrUxC
Bank of Mum and Dad: Parents are increasingly dipping into their own savings to help their adult children with daily living costs - but that is only entrenching the wealth gap. nz-listener.visitlink.me/WlM0l6
Why is pinot gris, one of our three favourite white wines, so popular? Michael Cooper reviews over thirty varieties of the smooth, easy drinker to answer just that. You can read the full reviews here: tinyurl.com/yc685pve
“This is how I roll; this is how I lead,” Christopher “Luxe” Luxon rapped at Wednesday’s press conference-cum-witch burning. “This is simply about me looking across my team. I want to make sure I’ve got my aces in their places.” nz-listener.visitlink.me/gVn_iM
Russell Brown @publicaddress
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John Campbell @JohnJCampbell
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Richard Hills @RichardHills_
26K Followers 7K Following Dad. Auckland Councillor - North Shore. Chair of the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee. Working to make our community & city better.
Philip Matthews @secondzeit
10K Followers 6K Following Senior journalist with The Press. Author of THE QUIET HERO (Allen & Unwin, 2023). Reviewer of the year (Voyager Media Awards 2022). These opinions are my own.
Danielle, Terf-Mocker.. @dimsie
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Thomas Coughlan @coughlthom
15K Followers 4K Following Deputy Political Editor @NZHerald into politics, transport, climate change, and business. I write the Thursday column. Ex @NZStuff @newsroomNZ
Scott (veryfried)🆓 @LostArcNZ
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Bernard Hickey @bernardchickey
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Maria Sherwood @MariaSherwood2
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henry cooke @henrycooke
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Donna Chisholm @Donna_Chisholm
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Jo Moir @jo_moir
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ando @Andozuma
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LinkedNotes @LinkedNotes
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Pip @pippao
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Claire @artgeeknz
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5K Followers 722 Following Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is the NZ voice for independent record labels and distributors.
95bFM @95bFM
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Rose Marie Salmon @rose_salmon
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Melissa Kydd @Melissa1813022
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GC @gcot121
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Tech learner @ApolloTech511
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Thomas Coughlan @coughlthom
15K Followers 4K Following Deputy Political Editor @NZHerald into politics, transport, climate change, and business. I write the Thursday column. Ex @NZStuff @newsroomNZ
Bernard Hickey @bernardchickey
39K Followers 7K Following I write and speak independently about economics, business, investing and politics. Get my subscription news email here https://t.co/qhfT0iMgWQ
Ben Thomas @BenThomasNZ
11K Followers 2K Following PR person and NZ's unrivalled no. 1 craft beer tweeter
Jo Moir @jo_moir
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Ockham NZ Book Awards @theockhams
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Elon Musk @elonmusk
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POLITIK @POLITIKwebsite
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575 Followers 224 Following Electric mobility startup CEO. Views my own.
Juliet Moses @JulietMosesNZ
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Voyager Media Awards @nzmediaawards
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Peter Beinart @PeterBeinart
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Mary Fenwick @MJFenwick
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Mark Broatch @MarkBroatch
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Mark Mitchell @MarkMitchellMP
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John Rentoul @JohnRentoul
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Time Out Bookstore @timeoutbooksnz
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Ngaio Marsh Awards @ngaiomarshaward
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Dr Deborah Netolicky @debsnet
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Christopher Bishop @cjsbishop
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François Chollet @fchollet
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Johnny Ryan @johnnyryan
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We tried our best. 💜
The Newshub journos who worked on a proposal to save the 6pm bulletin. Michael Morrah, Simon Shepherd, Amanda Gillies, Janika ter Ellen, Nick Truebridge, Karen Rutherford, Paddy Gower 📷: @Amanda_Gillies
I have a letter in this week's @nzlistener...about Irish!
A sad day for politics in NZ. Thank you @janepatterson
A big day for the RNZ gallery team. Our wonderful political editor @janepatterson is leaving the office after 20 years. Her leadership, intelligence and kindness is unmatched. We will miss her so much ❤️
@nzlistener songs of the week - logdrum&bass from @shapeshifternz, another hit redo by @Strawpeople_ , first track off next Wilco LP and songs by #Bridges @G1RLRAY @YardActBand nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/e…
For anyone feeling a little emotional after the first @nziff screenings of #PastLives, the @nzlistener story about the film starring director Celine Song and lead Greta Lee. nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/e…
Feeling the hometown love! Thanks so much @nzlistener for sharing our song. nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/e…
@ShoobyDoo20 @paul_wilson_nz @nzlistener On the contrary, I think I'm cooler than ever. Have a nice day.
Oh, hello. My ADHD story from a couple of months ago has just gone up on the new @nzlistener website. nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/h…
@Russell_Baillie @nzlistener Not to mention, your movie reviews! nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/e…
Radical new innovation via digi-Listener @nzlistener part 2 nzherald.co.nz/the-listener/e…
Does Britain’s experience help us understand the future of American power? @nfergus thinks so. Writing for The Economist, he explains why
@Donna_Chisholm @WhaeaJo Hi Donna! The Greenwoods butcher is delivering and Greenlane Fruit World is open 😋
A pleasure to have some of my writing - about others' great writing - in this week's @nzlistener. Grab a copy - terrific magazine with lots of fascinating articles on a variety of key issues in this issue. My wee efforts: a large feature on @blacklionking73 & crime fic roundup
Whoops - make that 2/7 and 9/7! Friday concerts!
In Auckland 3/7 and Wellington 10/7 the @NZSO conducted by @gemmanewmusic premieres a new #Matariki work by @garethvfarr with @ArianaTikao and @BoyntonMere. Broadcast on @RNZConcert 10/7. Here's my @nzlistener composer interview - have a read. fivelines.nz/articles/stars…
Congratulations to @PamelaStirling and the team at @nzlistener for winning newstand magazine of the year at the Voyagers last night. Producing a weekly current affairs magazine is tough enough. Rebuilding it from the ground up after the Bauer closure was a huge achievement.
My @nzlistener review of a new CD from the @NZSQ which I think you'll enjoy! Buying link included. fivelines.nz/articles/janek…
Our te Pā #Chardonnay is in this wk's @nzlistener magazine with 4 1/2 stars & a rave review: "Fragrant, mouthfilling & lively, this barrel-fermented wine has concentrated, peachy, citrusy flavours, slightly smoky notes, a hint of toasty oak & good complexity." #nzwine #tepawines
Just saw the movie #RŪRANGI. Amazing performances from a diverse Kiwi cast. Congrats to director and calf whisperer @MaxCurrieNZ! And chur for the recommendation @nzlistener and @RuPaul
Big ups to @MarkBroatch for his considered piece on #theockhams longlist in this week’s @nzlistener
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