The Twain Shall Meet

The quotable writer’s New Zealand visit comes to the small screen.

You Dunnit!

We are naturally biased towards where we see the cause of things, and react accordingly

Shelter From The Storm

Proposals to change the way income and property are split in divorce cases aim to put children’s interests first. But some fear kids will become pawns in a legal and financial stalemate. Donna Chisholm reports.

A Fright In White

The latest BBC period drama is based on a Wilkie Collins detective story-cum-psychological thriller.

Holly Heck

Deadlines, bills and Christmas have replaced savage beasts as our main sources of stress.

Top-20 Albums Of 2018

Marlon Williams – who tops Listener music reviewer James Belfield’s chart – talks to Russell Baillie about his very big year.

Feeding The Sharks

The Warriors give every indication that they’re happy to see the back of their star half.

House Of Ill Repute

As a review stalks bullies in the corridors of power, Parliament’s lid needs lifting.

‘K' for killer

The keto weight-loss diet that is having a surge of popularity may actually be shortening people’s lives.

Some Readers May Want To Look Away

The suggestion that you’re about to be exposed to something unpleasant can actually make it worse.

Deplorable-In-Chief

Instead of striving to be disciplined, dedicated and presidential, Donald Trump is flitting between seven characters that have no place in the White House.

Innovation Takes Centre Stage

We’re getting closer to being able to see a dream mix of content in one place.

Orchestral Manoeuvre

Lawrence Arabia reveals the reason behind his 12-tracks-in-12-months scheme.

Bitter Pills To Swallow

Drug companies have a lot to answer for in regard to America’s opioid crisis.

A Canine Connection

A new series on dogs delves into complex human issues with warmth and compassion.

Lambs To The Barber

Our babies take a step towards sheephood when their curls hit the woolshed floor.

Let Some Sunshine In

Getting our quota of vitamin D becomes more important as we age.

Muffled Roars

A collection of stories about women saddled with injustice has a repetitive ring.

Treble-Wish Fulfilment

With three world cups on the horizon, our columnist checks his wish list for the last time this happened.

Sultans Of Swing

A visit to the home of golf provided the chance to walk in the footsteps of pioneers.

In A Ferment

Small producers are forging new and interesting directions for local cuisine, from cheese and chocolate to probiotic-rich pickles.

In A Parallel Universe

Donald Trump may be a stark contrast to past Republican presidents but he bears comparison to a Democrat who survived impeachment and left office with a high approval rating.

On Reflection

The honouring of a past president only serves to highlight the frailties of the incumbent.

Carving Into History

Dutch immigrant Theo Schoon cast himself as an outsider, but his true legacy – to build a bridge between European and Mori art – is revealed in a definitive new biography.

Fettering Facebook

Unconstrained internet advertising and porn merchants should prepare to be reined in.

In The Swim

There are well-known physical and mental benefits from swimming as well as potential hazards.

Japanese Takeaway

Eating what you enjoy rather than what the food police tell you to eat is the key to healthier and happier living.

Football's Two-faced Critics

Immigrant football players in Europe are easy scapegoats for a team’s failure.

The End Of The Bull Run

Trade wars, sagging business confidence, an end to rising house prices. Is this just the end of the boom or is the next crash on the way?

The Call Of The Sea

English nature writer Philip Hoare celebrates the beauty, romanticism and peril of the sea.