New Zealand Listener

From the New Zealand Listener archive

April 19-25 2008 Vol 213 No 3545

Cover Evolution by Rebecca Macfie
Scientists are challenging the assumption that human evolution has stopped, saying it seems much of the recent natural selection has to do with attracting a mate.
Feature Hot-wired to be human by Sarah Barnett
How modern behaviour reflects the evolutionary path we’ve taken.
Feature “God-awful” homes by David Fisher
A fortnight ago, the Listener reported on the horrific housing conditions many poverty-stricken tenants in south Auckland find themselves in. Since then, some tenants have been evicted.
Feature Battle of the box by Sarah Daniell
The gloves are off as the TV channels fight to get more viewers for their news and current affairs programmes.
Feature Yes, but is it news? by Diana Wichtel
For New Zealand to have a truly grown-up news service, the TV channels need to get serious.
Feature Natural reactions by Bryan Leyland and Chris de Freitas
The global-warming debate is far from settled.
Feature Doubting the doubters by Dave Kelly
The cost of not doing enough about climate change is a stuffed planet.
Feature Winging it by Wade Doak
A Northland butterfly lover has turned her lounge into a nursery for rare species.
Feature - Upfront Kathrine Switzer by Rebecca Macfie