Poetry
Nights' Culture - Poetry
Former convener at VUW Modern Letters Creative Writing workshop, Cliff Fell recites the influence of the "classic" poems and poets. Walter "Walt" Whitman, American poet, essayist and journalist - he… Audio
Taking My Mother to the Opera
Poet Diane Brown has made good use of her private life in her writing over the years - much to her mothers' chagrin, who probably wouldn't appreciate her new book much, either. Taking My Mother to the… Audio
Pete Carter - Buddy's Brother
Pete Carter is a poet, a short story writer and a keen rambler. His latest book, Buddy's Brother, follows his month-long journey along Britain's' South West Coast Path, a walk keenly associated with… Audio
Top slams: Anis Mojgani
Anis Mojgani has been called the best poetry slammer alive. He is a two-time champion of the US Individual National Poetry Slam, and has been touring around the world for more than a decade, holding… Audio
Johanna Emeney: medical humanities
Kim Hill talks to Johanna Emeney a poet whose doctoral thesis in creative writing explores the emerging field of medical humanities, investigating the work of New Zealand poets on medical themes… Audio
Poetry
With Poet Ashleigh Young talking about her favourite poem and doing a reading. Audio
Entangled Islands
A revealing collection of poems and ultra-short stories introduces us to many characters in the life of writer Serie Barford. Most are real, some are hybrids of people she's known, and together they… Audio
Poetry 2015 with Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer whose latest book is See What I Can See: New Zealand Photography for the Young and Curious. He discusses some of the highlights of New Zealand poetry in 2015. Audio
Lichen Quartet - a poem
Poet Janis Freegard reads 'Lichen Quartet' from her poetry book 'The Glass Rooster' (AUP 2015) Audio
Kevin Williamson, Craig Lithgow and Dan Willson: tartan ties
Kevin Williamson is a poet, author, publisher and activist, who performs his work with musician Craig Lithgow. Singer-songwriter Dan Willson records and performs as Withered Hand. All three… Audio
Poetry - Sam Hunt
Sam Hunt talks to Jesse about turning 70 and a new book of poetry he has on the way Audio
Kate Tempest: rapping classics
Poet, playwright, musician and novelist who was the youngest person to win the Ted Hughes Award, for her epic narrative poem Brand New Ancients; her first full-length poetry collection, Hold Your Own… Audio
The Cultural Ambassadors - Poetry
VUW Modern Letters Creative Writing workshop convener Cliff Fell recites the influence of the "classic" poems and poets... Emily Dickinson, the mysterious mystical recluse of Amherst, Massachusetts...
…David HAMILTON: And Music Shall Untune The Sky (Introduction)
Introduced by Kenneth Young. Audio
The life and works of poet laureate Ted Hughes
Sir Jonathan Bate was knighted this year for his services to literary scholarship. The Professor of English Literature at Oxford University has many strings to his bow, including biographer, critic… Audio
Anna Jackson: Poet
Poet Anna Jackson has been awarded the Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship for 2015. She tells Eva about her plans. Audio
Douglas LILBURN: Landfall in Unknown Seas
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Audio
Douglas LILBURN: Landfall in Unknown Seas (Introduction)
Introduced by Kenneth Young. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Peter Bland
Discussing poetry by Peter Bland; a new collection, Expecting Miracles, and his Collected Poems 1956-2011. Features two web only poems read by Peter Bland. Audio
Rural Raconteur
South Otago sheep farmer Ross Agnew, known for his protest song Fart Tax Blues, has published a collection of his poetry in a new book called Farmyard Blues. Audio
