Books
Womanising Soviet spy who helped rescue MI5
Oleg Lyalin was a hard-drinking KGB agent, who provided so much information in 1971, it led to the largest mass expulsion of Soviet spies from any country.
What's my book about: Gerard Hindmarsh
Gerard's latest book Hard-Case Heroes focuses on the social history of the Abel Tasman and the stories of quirky characters who lived there. Audio
The incredible story behind Chloe Adams' debut fiction novel
Chloe Adams' biological grandmother Mary became pregnant during post-war military service in Japan, and has inspired her debut novel The Occupation.
'It was beautiful to see the friendships growing'
A new book celebrates the friendships formed between a group of school children and residents of an Auckland rest home.
New book shines light on Lawrence Chinese Camp in Central Otago
Adrienne Shaw is the author of a new history of the camp and it's descendants, and she joins Mark Leishman. Audio
The project bringing together young and old
A very special book Silent Witnesses was launched this week at the Elmwood Rest Home in Auckland's Manurewa. Audio
Poet Nick Ascroft on midlife death, scrabble and his new book
Nick Ascroft is releasing his sixth book of poetry called "It's What He Would've Wanted", and he joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The biggest claims about Prince Andrew in new book
Andrew Lownie's latest royal biography, based on four years of research and interviews with closely placed sources, paints a damning picture of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
US author Bonivon Dyer
Bonivon Dyer spent 13 years creating her version of what happens to Earth after the world as we know it is destroyed by nuclear warfare. What she's constructed is so elaborate she's constructed guides… Audio
Joy Cowley: 'We're all spiritual beings on human journeys'
From struggling to learn to read at school during the war, Joy Cowley went on to become one of New Zealand's most beloved and prolific authors.
Book review: The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland
Quentin Johnson reviews The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
Zoë Rankin on her thriller novel 'The Vanishing Place'
It's an author's dream, getting signed to a publisher with only the first chapter of your first book written. But it's been a dream come true for Zoe Rankin who has just published her psychological… Audio
How author school visits can boost kids' reading and writing
New research has found bringing authors into New Zealand schools can bolster children's enthusiasm for reading and writing. Audio
Book review: A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay
Gina Rogers reviews A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
New doco Joy, Full & Fearless shines light on beloved author
She's one of our most prolific authors, with over 1100 titles to her name. Now a new documentary looks at the key moments in the life of Joy Cowley - who at age 89 and with her eyesight failing - is… Audio
'We're almost ruthless in our urge to survive'
Set in a post-climate change future where survivors are haunted by the richness of a lost world, Ian McEwan's latest novel is a quest, literary thriller and love story.
Is this NZ's oldest book club?
Annette Hill is the only living foundation member of what is thought to be the oldest book club in Christchurch and quite possibly New Zealand. Audio
Exciting and terrifying: Richard Susskind on How To Think About AI
Drawing on more than forty years of work on AI, Richard Susskind demystifies artificial intelligence - and suggests the distinct possibility of a 15-hour week. Audio
Decades of living a lie - being lesbian before the 90s
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published.
