The Listener

Let's stick to houses, thanks

By Jane Clifton in Uncategorized

Issue 3503 30th Jun 2007

Our preoccupation with home ownership has got the government stumped.

Death becomes her

By Diana Wichtel in Commentary

Issue 3503 30th Jun 2007

As the 10th anniversary of her death approaches, the Princess Di industry flourishes.

A Good Return

By Matt Nippert in Commentary

Issue 3503 30th Jun 2007

Government agencies investing more than $27 billion of public money are required to "avoid prejudice to New Zealand's reputation as a responsible member of the world community". How are they doing?

Paying by the rules

By Joanne Black in Commentary

Issue 3503 30th Jun 2007

To many people, the regulation of financial markets might have sounded as dry as dust - until the announcement that David Richwhite and Sir Michael Fay had agreed to pay $20 million to settle an insider trading case brought against them by the Securities Commission.

Martin Bosley

By Jane Clifton in Commentary

Issue 3503 30th Jun 2007

The Listener's new Food columnist, Martin Bosley, knew the difference between an éclair and a profiterole before the age of 13.

Discoveries of the POLL

By Denis Welch in Commentary

Issue 3503 30th Jun 2007

Good news! The Listener readers' poll, last seen in 2001 - is alive and well and living in several cardboard boxes in an Auckland office. As usual, your quiet common sense and innate Kiwi practicality showed through, with nearly everyone remembering to stamp their envelopes. Top stuff. And now, if you'll