Weng Wai Chan's debut novel Lizard's Tale is a World War Two spy story with a difference. Set in Singapore in 1940, its heroes are young people, and it's told from a non Western point of view. Audio, Gallery

It's been a matter of concern that there are now so few outlets for in-depth writing about the visual arts in New Zealand. It's bad for writers, for the artists and for galleries. Now a new annual… Audio

Nature and travel writer Robert Macfarlane grew up in coal country, just next to limestone country. What was underground defined what was up above for him from a very young age. His new book Underland… Audio

The annual Vegan Chocolate Awards took place last night in Auckland, inviting chocolatiers from across the country to duke it out to see who can craft the best tasting chocolate without using a single… Audio

Amid tensions with their southern neighbors, Canadians have voted to return the Liberals to govern. Ashleigh Stewart discusses where to from here. Audio

Andrea Vance joins Nights to discuss Tory Whanau's mayoralty and the challenges that face Wellington City in the upcoming local council elections. Audio

Caroline Girdlestone speaks with Emile Donovan on what it takes to train animals for the big screen. Audio

Since being recovered from the Stockholm Harbour in 1961, Vasa has garnered over a million visitors annually. And recently, a four-year project to preserve the hull of the ship was announced. Emile is… Audio

An amateur rocket, Meraki 2, launched from the grounds of Canterbury reaching space earlier in April. Its voyage marks many firsts including the first amateur rocket in the country to reach… Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Mark Knoff-Thomas. They discuss Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's announcement that she will not seek re-election, the… Audio