Books
Michelle Rahurahu: Poorhara
Essayist, poet and now novelist Michelle Rahurahu's first novel Poorhara has been praised by critics as "possibly the best Aoteraroa novel of the year." Audio
So much is chance - Owen Marshall
Award-winning story-teller, poet and all-round national treasure Owen Marshall's latest collection of short stories, New Stories is about sliding doors moments. Audio
Put a cap on plastic: Trisia Farrelly
Efforts to secure a global treaty to cap plastic pollution failed at a meeting of almost 200 countries in Busan, South Korea, this week. Audio
Donating books this Christmas
Books unlock a new world of learning but what if you don't have access to them or can afford them? Audio
What's all the fuss about Spotify Wrapped?
Taylor Swift, Joe Rogan, and Prince Harry made for some interesting results.
Book review: Woolsheds by Annette O'Sullivan and Jane Ussher
Gail Pittaway reviews Woolsheds by Annette O'Sullivan and Jane Ussher published by Massey University Press Audio
Exploring New Zealand's everyday landscapes
Forget the Southern Alps in winter. A new book from Banks Peninsula-based author, writer and filmmaker Matt Vance focuses on New Zealand's everyday - or perhaps less interesting - landscapes. Audio
The last great dynasty of ancient Egypt - Toby Wilkinson
Toby Wilkinson's new book The Last Dynasty - Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra is a definitive and thrilling account of the last great dynasty of ancient Egypt. Toby Wilkinson is an… Audio
Book review: The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Audio
From Korea to Aotearoa and back to music: Dami Jung's story
Korean New Zealand pianist turned author Dami Jung on confronting her demons and learning to love music again.
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Foster care, advice to Tina Turner and a Salvador Dali orgy: The biggest moments in Cher's new memoir
The first volume of the pop icon's new autobiography opens with a 10-year-old Cher and her mother at an Elvis Presley concert in 1956 - the girl not so much crushing on the King, but wanting to be…
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford dies aged 91
The UK-US author became an overnight success on the back of her debut novel A Woman of Substance.
How an average family fought against a vengeful 'archangel'
Michael and Mary Shelley - self-styled Christian fanatics - were so determined to reunite with their children, they kidnapped their eldest from foster care. Audio
'Richie Benaud's Blue Suede Shoes': Book details famous Aussie victory
Harry Ricketts joins Emile Donovan to talk about the remarkable career of cricketer Richie Benaud. Audio
Critic: Books and the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Pip Adams makes some personal recommendations around books and writing that she found useful when formulating her thoughts around the debate around the bill. Audio
Alan Moore on life, nuclear war and the coming AI apocalypse
The man behind graphic novel classic Watchmen still fears the human race has what it takes to destroy itself. Audio
William Boyd on how the spy game has changed
Best-selling author William Boyd latest Gabriel's Moon, is his fourth fictional foray into the world of espionage. Audio
Watchmen and V for Vendetta author Alan Moore returns
Watchmen and V for Vendetta are best-known works by New York Times bestselling author Alan Moore. In his latest book, The Great When, history, myth and murder collide on the streets of post-WWII… Audio
Kate de Goldi: Reading for pleasure
Celebrated author Kate De Goldi is a voracious reader and joined Mihi and Susie to share some of her favourites. Audio
The Ancient Wisdom of Maori Goddesses
Atua Wahine: The Ancient Wisdom of Maori Goddesses is the work of writer Hana Tapiata, exploring the 17 female Maori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon and more. Audio
