The Listener

Interview: Bill Manhire

By Guy Somerset in Books

Issue 3799 27th Feb 2013

Bill Manhire and the writing school he headed for so long are adjusting to life after his retirement.

Photo essay competition winner: One man's journey

in Competitions

Issue Listener Plus 3799 23rd Feb 2013

The winner of the Listener Photo Essay Competition documented a friend going through the first stages of a female-to-male gender reassignment.

Horowhenua's lake of shame

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By Karl du Fresne in Current Affairs

Issue 3799 22nd Feb 2013

A supposed symbol of co-operation between the races is proving anything but, instead provoking acts of violence, polarising politicians and horrifying environmentalists.

Under-size me

By Jennifer Bowden in Nutrition

Issue 3799 22nd Feb 2013

Studies are showing that the smaller the portion, the less you are likely to eat.

Jane Clifton: Winner takes it all

By Jane Clifton in Politics

Issue 3799 22nd Feb 2013

When it comes to the Sky City deal, taxpayers have been dealt a lousy hand.

Dick Smith: Whiz of Oz

By Ruth Laugesen in Business

Issue 3799 21st Feb 2013

Electronics millionaire Dick Smith has found a new role as a critic of “extreme” capitalism and a crusader for Australian farmers. And he doesn’t like our beetroot.