David Hill
Five of the Family - Pt 1
'Five of the Family' by David Hill, read by Tim Spite Alan is a writer returning to his rural roots for a family remembrance ceremony. How will he connect with these people? Will he remember their… Audio
Five of the Family - Pt 4
'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Nigel Collins. Jarred, isn't strictly speaking part of this family, and he knows it. Today he has vowed to himself too stay 'dry' for Joleen and the kids… Audio
Five of the Family - Pt 2
'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Lauren Gibson Becka doesn't want to be at the stone setting ceremony. . . thinks she'll be expected to baby sit and other boring stuff . . . But things look… Audio
Five of the Family - Pt 5
'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Peter Vere Jones Max, the patriarch of the family, last of his generation. What does he make of it all? This family of farmers and failures, writers and… Audio
Five of the Family - Pt 3
'Five of the Family' by David Hill told by Alison Quigan Sheryll stayed on in Wharetapu, one of the few who did. She's the heart and soul of the family, knows all the secrets, and feels responsible… Audio
Book review: Spellbound by Catherine Robertson
David Hill Reviews Spellbound by Catherine Robertson, published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
Book review: Life as a Novel: A biography of Maurice Shadbolt Volume Two 1973-2004 by Philip Temple
David Hill reviews Life as a Novel: A biography of Maurice Shadbolt Volume Two 1973-2004 by Philip Temple. Published by David Ling. Audio
Book review - A Sky Full Of Stars by Dani Atkins
David Hill reviews A Sky Full Of Stars by Dani Atkins, published by Head of Zeus. Audio
The Dream Team: Jess, David and Bronwyn Hill
A Raglan dairy farming family set up a wee milk bottling plant three years ago. They produced 30 litres of drinking milk a week and delivered it to local customers. Now they bottle and deliver 5000… Audio
The Dream Team: Jess, David and Bronwyn Hill
A Raglan dairy farming family set up a wee milk bottling plant three years ago. They produced 30 litres of drinking milk a week and delivered it to local customers. Now they bottle and deliver 5000…
AudioHobsons' Choices - Part 5
He can't say those savage words he's thought of, but for half a second he pictures himself doing something equally appalling. Audio
Hobsons' Choices - Part 4
All along the streets outside, little shrines are piled with flowers, food, wine in straw covers, plus photo's of the dead ... Audio
Hobsons' Choices - Part 3
Nothing else matters - nothing outside in the great world can be as momentous as this Audio
Hobsons' Choices - Part 2
Alan's first thought is that her grammar's all stuffed up. His second is that he's never believed a girl would say such words Audio
Hobsons' Choices - Part 1
Tears move on her cheeks. This is what he wanted - to see her crying .... Audio
Book review - Landmarks by Grahame Sydney and Owen Marshall
David Hill reviews Landmarks by Grahame Sydney, Brian Turner and Owen Marshall. Published by Penguin Random House. Audio
The Manger, the Mikdash and the Mosque by David McGill
David Hill reviews The Manger, the Mikdash and the Mosque by David McGill, published by David McGill. Audio
Book review - The Gates of Athens by Conn Iggulden
David Hill reviews The Gates of Athens by Conn Iggulden, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Book review - Shifting Currents by Joanna Orwin
David Hill reviews Shifting Currents by Joanna Orwin, published by Joanna Orwin. Audio
Anger and hope travel side by side after America's riots
An African-American pastor from George Floyd's community gives The Detail a special insight into what's happening there - and gives us hope for the future. Audio