Books
The 2024 Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award announcement
Steve Braunias is in our Auckland Studio to announce the winner of the seriously groovy Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award. Audio
Book Critic: Becoming Aotearoa, by Michael Belgrave
Anna Rankin reviews a new NZ history book she says is going to become a classic. Audio
Book review: A Wild Life by Shaun Barnett
Peter Laurenson reviews A Wild Life by Shaun Barnett published by Potton & Burton. Audio
The half a million dollar decision still baffling the book industry
In 2021, a largely-unknown company was given $500,000 by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. Three years later, there are still more questions than answers about Narrative Muse. Audio
Maya Angelou's poetry translated into te reo
The African-American poet's experiences have a lot in common with those of many wāhine Māori, editor says.
Tim Winton on climate change: 'We're on the razor's edge'
The West Australian writer told RNZ's Saturday Morning about the barbaric and blistering future depicted in his epic new novel Juice. Audio
Kate De Goldi: Reading for pleasure
Kate De Goldi, one of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, joins Perlina and Mihi to share some great books. Audio
Elizabeth Banks: New NZ hospital drama
Actor Elizabeth Banks has taken a step away from her usual block busters to play the lead role in a New Zealand medical drama A Mistake. Audio
A love letter to bookshops
A photo book paying tribute to 32 of New Zealand's indie book stores has hit the shelves, fittingly on New Zealand Bookshop Day. Bold Types - Indie Bookshops of Aotearoa New Zealand is a collection of… Audio, Gallery
Susie Ferguson - Bloody Minded
Susie Ferguson opens up about becoming a war correspondent at only 25, while taking 15 painkillers a day to cope with her then undiagnosed endometriosis. Audio
Tim Winton: the reality of climate inaction is science fiction
Australian "Living Treasure" Tim Winton's new novel Juice is a dystopian thriller mapping out a future so devastated by climate catastrophe it's nearly unbearable. Audio
The life and legacy of New Zealand poet Fleur Adcock
One of New Zealand's finest poets has died at the age of 90. Adcock, who lived in England, was a highly regarded poet and editor awarded an OBE for her contribution to New Zealand literature. Emile… Audio
Obituary: NZ poet Fleur Adcock dies, aged 90
Adcock moved to London in 1963 after her marriage to Barry Crump failed, and spent the rest of her life there. Video, Audio
Book review: The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens
Gail Pittaway reviews The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens by Peter Sergel published by Phantom House Books. Audio
The curious writing desk that sparked graphic novel
Even as a four-year-old, Di Morris felt drawn to the writing desk at her great-aunt Marjorie's house. Audio
Booksellers band together to endure strained economic times
Book sellers are banding together to get through the enduring economic downturn. Audio
Book review: There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
Erin Helliwell of Bookety Book Books reviews There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Kiwi illustrator's love letter to television
Alex Scott is an illustrator and editor who spent nine years as a cartoonist at the New Zealand Listener. Her new graphic novel, Episodes, is inspired by days spent in front of the TV as a kid. Audio
Book Critic: recommended mysteries for tweens
Catherine Ross gives her mystery novel recommendations for the 10 to 15 plus crowd. Audio
