Books
What's My Book About: George Lockyer
A retired volunteer firefighter himself, George jumped on his bike to visit fire stations across the country and discovered the history, traditions, and humanity of each brigade. Audio
Martin Pistorius’ remarkable return from silence
When he was 12 years old, Martin Pistorius was stricken by a mysterious neurological illness, known as Locked-in Syndrome. Audio
Hooked Up: GP turned crime-writer on the dangers of reality TV
GP turned award-winning author Fiona Sussman's latest crime novel Hooked Up explores the manipulative nature of reality TV. Audio
How one man's war on terror became a war on poverty
Aaron Tait was only 17 when he was deployed to Iraq. Now he has written about his inner battle with war - and his search for peace. Audio
Who was Jane Austen's best heroine? These experts think they know
Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate heroine.
Bookmarks with Dr Jeremy Tatere MacLeod
Time for bookmarks and today we're joined by Dr Jeremy Tatere MacLeod. He's the deputy chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori (the Maori Language Commission) and founder of indigenous language… Audio
Book review: Wreck by Catherine Newman
Elisabeth Easther reviews Wreck by Catherine Newman, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Overpaid, oversexed, over here: Olivia Spooner on 'The American Boys'
In her latest book, The American Boys, Olivia Spooner has written a wartime love story inspired by the arrival of the US troops in Wellington in 1942. Audio
New book to focus on Southland's tragic and odd events
The author is historian, columnist, and former Invercargill city councillor Lloyd Esler, who joins Emile Donovan. Audio
New book explores rural New Zealand through 100 objects
Husband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects'. Audio
Book review: He Puawai A Natural History of New Zealand Flowers
David Hill reviews He Puawai A Natural History of New Zealand Flowers by Philip Garnock-Jones, published by Auckland University Press. Audio
Putting mushrooms in the spotlight for the right reasons
A new photography book has captured the incredible hidden world of New Zealand fungi Paula Vigus provided the acclaimed photography for the best-selling book - 'Fungi of Aotearoa: A curious forager's… Audio
How reading romance has helped keep the spark alive for this couple
Joseph says books he has enjoyed hearing about from Laura include A Broken Promise and Until The Heart Stops. He says erotic literature acts as an 'imagination gym'.
Giuffre memoir author calls for Prince Andrew to reveal all
The co-author of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir says Prince Andrew should reveal everything he knows about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. London, John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Book review: Eat Wilde by Sophie Merkens
Gail Pittaway reviews Eat Wilde by Sophie Merkens, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Harper Lee’s newly discovered short stories set to be published
It's a series of newly discovered short stories Harper Lee wrote in the years before To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as previously published essays and magazine pieces.
'When we first set up you'd be lucky to have one Māori writer published a year'
Author Becky Manawatu has taken out the top prize at the 2025 Pikihuia Awards for her novel Kataraina.
Book review: The Vanishing Place by Zoë Rankin
Holly Walker reviews The Vanishing Place by Zoë Rankin, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
Fast Favourites: Children's author Kiri Lightfoot
Children's and young-adult author, Kiri Lightfoot, has long had a love of picture books. As a teenager she would only taking babysitting jobs if there was a generous library on offer and even reading… Audio
Michael Connelly: Lincoln Lawyer fights AI company in new book
The eighth novel in the Lincoln Lawyer series will be released next week. Audio
