Books
Book review: Kataraina by Becky Manawatu
Emma Hislop reviews Kataraina by Becky Manawatu published by Makaro Press Audio
Book Critic: the best young adult novel ever
Claire Mabey discusses her pick from the Booker shortlist; previews author Patrick Ness' visit to New Zealand and enthuses about The Changeover by legend Margaret Mahy and it's 40-year anniversary. Audio
Book review: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
Anne Else reviews The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich published by Hachette Audio
Wellington artist Daniel Vernon previews new comic collection
Daniel joins Susana to discuss what inspired his new collection of comics based around classic Kiwi scenes. Audio
Force of Nature: New book celebrates Forest & Bird centenary
The book highlights the stories of those who got their hands dirty during the conservation movement's early days. Audio
What can dogs teach us about loving life?
Philosopher Mark Rowlands argues a dog's capacity for joy and meaning can help us better understand ourselves. Audio
NZ author on finding humour in hard family situations
Coming out to family can be really difficult, but what happens when it results in someone being disowned? Audio
Olivia Spooner: The Songbirds of Florence
Olivia Spooner joins us to talk about her new historical fiction The Songbirds of Florence, based on New Zealand Women's Auxiliary Army Corps welfare workers - known as "the Tuis". Audio
A cookbook for being 'intelligently lazy' in the kitchen
Margo and Rosa Flanagan - known as Two Raw Sisters - have a new cookbook which they say is all about saving people time and money. Audio
Dr Hinemoa Elder: How Māori proverbs can support children's wellbeing
Over nearly 20 years as a child psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder has witnessed first-hand how connection with culture can help Māori youth navigate and heal from challenges. Audio
Writer's long Covid inspires dark, comic novel
For Kate Weinberg, long Covid felt like a "full body poisoning". Writing her latest novel helped her recover. Audio
Long-lost story by author of Dracula rediscovered 130 years later
Irish clinical pharmacist Brian Cleary found the story, Gibbet Hill, pressed in a newspaper supplement from the Christmas of 1890. Audio
Bookmarks with Cadence Chung
Cadence is a woman of many talents: she's a poet, composer, mezzo-soprano, piano teacher and a RNZ Concert presenter. Audio
Dracula author's long-lost story rediscovered 130 years on
An amateur historian was "astonished" when he came across the forgotten Gothic horror tale.
Taranaki school recognised in book celebrating 75 years of Commonwealth
The co-founders of the Taranaki school were interviewed by King Charles' biographer for the project.
Andrew Fagan and the ultimate adventure for Swirly World
In early 2022, Andrew Fagan set sail in an attempt to set the world record for “The smallest boat to sail solo around the world via the Great Capes”. Audio
Kai Feast: recipes from the maunga to the moana
Christall Lowe's new cookbook Kai Feast is out now - full of recipes, inter-woven with stories of traditional gathering and feasting and tips on cooking for a crowd. Audio
Harriet Constable: Forgotten women who shaped classical music
Harriet Constable's debut novel was inspired by the true story of an orphan who was a musical prodigy and student of one of the great Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi. Audio
Greg Eghigian: The history of UFOs
An expert on the history of the abnormal and the paranormal, Professor Greg Eghigian tells us about his latest, eye-opening research. Audio
Poems changing generations of lives
New anthology Now and Then features 92 poets of all ages, ethnicities and languages from across New Zealand. Audio
