Matthew Wright
Understanding NZ's greatest scientist Ernest Rutherford
Rutherford's life and his work has been diligently chronicled in a new book by Kiwi author Matthew Wright called Ernest Rutherford and the Birth of Modern Physics. Audio
How often you should exercise to stay in shape - according to science
The recent Tokyo Olympic Games was the culmination of years of training as much as twice daily for hundreds of world-class athletes. But how often should ordinary, even reluctant, exercisers be… Audio
New Biography of Freyberg explores his unseen private life.
Numerous streets, public spaces and landmarks around Aotearoa bear the name Freyberg in honour of one of the great 20th-century New Zealanders, who undoubtedly ranks as the country's greatest military… Audio
'We're entering a new phase of earthquakes in New Zealand'
Author Matthew Wright has looked back at New Zealand's history with earthquakes and where we stand with them today. The result is his new book, Living on Shaky Ground: The science and story behind New… Audio
Matthew Wright, author of Waitangi: a Living Treaty
Acclaimed historian Matthew Wright explores the evolution of New Zealand's most historically significant document, the Treaty of Waitangi, from its origins to its place in the present day. His book… Audio
Book Review - Convicts: New Zealand's Hidden Criminal Past
Tina Shaw reviews 'Convicts: New Zealand's Hidden Criminal Past' by Matthew Wright, published by Penguin Group (NZ). Audio
Book Review - Guns and Utu
Don Rood reviews 'Guns and Utu: A Short History of the Musket Wars' by Matthew Wright, published by Penguin Group (NZ). Audio
Book Review - Old South
By Matthew Wright, published by Penguin and reviewed by Harry Broad. Audio
