Books
Shine On | Episode 1: Inspiration to Write
Nina Mingya Powles (writer & poet) grew up near Katherine Mansfield's Wellington home. KM ‘loomed’ over her childhood. Powles & graphic artist Sarah Laing make Mansfield a contemporary character. Video
Shine On | Episode 2: Inspiration to Dance
Loughlan Prior, choreographer, would love to hang out with Mansfield. His idea of a good time would be a night out with her. Video
Wellington's Verb Readers and Writers festival cancelled
The writing is on the wall for a popular Wellington festival, but the organisers hope it's only temporary. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
What’s My Book About: Rodney Strong
Wellington-based author Rodney Strong joins Jim to talk about this latest book, Three Dogs, Two Murders and a Cat. Audio
Jojo Moyes: 'Chick lit' is a misogynist label for my books
Journalist turned number one New York Times best-selling author and screenwriter, Jojo Moyes, is back with a new book. She speaks with Susie Ferguson about the importance of middle-aged women seeing… Audio
Wellington's Readers and Writers Festival off the books this year
The city's writers residency, which has run for 23 years, is also urgently fundraising after not having its funding renewed. Audio
Beloved children's illustrator Gavin Bishop goes to Te Papa
The Christchurch-based 79-year-old has illustrated for Joy Cowley in books like Cowshed Christmas, as well as his own books, most recently Atua: Māori Gods and Heroes. Audio
Shine On | Trailer
Katherine Mansfield's not dead. She lives vibrantly in the hearts and minds of scores of people here and everywhere, 100 years since she died. Video
Auckland Writers Festival returns for 2025
Last year the Auckland Writers Festival smashed all previous attendance records - this year looks to be even bigger. Audio
Auckland Writers Festival reveals full 2025 programme
Sir Ian Rankin, Samantha Harvey, David Nicholls and Colm Toibin are among an eclectic lineup of literary voices heading to Tāmaki Makaurau for the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival in May.
Book review with Phil Vine
Phil Vine reviews One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad published by Text Publishing. Audio
Dick Frizzell: 'I had my own private world all to myself that no one could enter'
The iconic New Zealand artist calls on his very vivid memories in his new memoir, Hastings: A Boy's Own Adventure, which he wrote in pencil. Audio
Book Critic: new work from Michelle Duff and Kate Camp
Claire Mabey reviews a forthcoming book of short stories from Michelle Duff called Surplus Women and Makeshift Seasons, new poetry from Kate Camp. She also reviews Australian writer Helen Garner's… Audio
Author, director and cop Stef Harris on his two new,
Two novellas. Two women who have arrived in New Zealand as immigrants and find themselves in desperate situations. Audio
Book review: Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold
Dean Bedford reviews Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael Schulman published by HarperCollins Audio
The Reread with Ashleigh Young
The managing editor of Te Herenga Waka University Press joins Emile Donovan to brave the challenge of rereading a significant book from her past: The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. Audio
Lost (and found) in translation: International Booker Prize nominee Sophie Hughes
Sophie Hughes has just picked up her record-breaking fifth nomination for the International Booker - more than any other single translator - for translating Italian writer Vincenzo Latronico's novel P… Audio
The 'strange process' that got Badjelly on TV
For over 50 years, Spike Milligan's deliciously pernicious witch Badjelly has been hugely popular in New Zealand. Audio
Author Karen McMillan details her island-hopping adventure
Move over Famous Five, there's another bunch of kids with their pets having amazing adventures - this time through the Pacific. Audio
Book review: Chameleon by Robert Dessaix
Louise O'Brien reviews Chameleon by Robert Dessaix published by Text Publishing. Audio
