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David Hill reviews Wish I Was Here by M. John Harrison published by Serpent's Tale Audio

A masterpiece of its genre, examining the history of the sport  from the inside out, Ryan Bodman makes us realise that rugby league has done well to survive, let alone thrive, writes Michael Burgess.

Sonja de Friez reviews Secret Gardens of Aotearoa by Jane Mahoney and Sophie Bannan published by Allen and Unwin Audio

Dean Bedford reviews Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History by Ryan Bodman published by Bridget Williams Books Audio

Hannah August reviews Went to London, Took the Dog by Nina Stibbe published by Pan Macmillan Audio

Kiran Dass reviews The Stirrings by Catherine Taylor published by Weindfeld and Nicholson Audio

Bel Moneypenny from Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews The Conversion by Amanda Lohrey published by Text Publishing Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

The chief of the country’s most powerful media watchdog says we need new laws now to hold media to account in future. The outgoing government had a plan for one single body to oversee rules for all… Video, Audio

By Jeremy Rees: I read every book shortlisted for the most prestigious literary award in the world. Here's what I found. Audio

Lisa Adler from Unity Books Wellington reviews Rambling Man My Life on the Road by Billy Connolly published by Hachette Audio

Paul Diamond reviews Reo Ora: Ko Te Weu by Rapata Wiri published by Huia Publishers Audio

Ash Davida Jane reviews The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez published by Hachette Audio

Quentin Johnson reviews Lawrence of Arabia by Ranulph Fiennes published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Audio

Airini Beautrais reviews Bird Life by Anna Smaill published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Audio

With books translated into more than 20 languages, Paul Cleave's fans include crime fiction superstars like Lee Child, Meg Gardiner, Tom Wood and Mark Billingham, writes Greg Fleming.

Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews Divine Might by Natalie Haynes published by Macmillan. Audio

Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews The Bee Sting by Paul Murray published by Penguin Books Audio

The Marvels sees the MCU attempt to win over the teenage girl market, with mixed success. Starring Brie Larsen (Room) as Captain Marvel and Samuel L Jackson (Snakes on a plane) as Nick Fury. Video, Audio

Catriona Ferguson reviews The Future by Naomi Alderman published by HarperCollins. Audio

Mark Leishman reviews Guy Wilson Creating Golf Excellence: The Genesis of Lydia Ko & More Stars by Bruce Miller published by Pacific Trust Holdings NZ. Audio

Sally Wenley reviews The Crewe Murders by James Hollings & Kirsty Johnston published by Massey University Press. Audio

Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews Here, and Only Here by Christelle Dabos published by Text Publishing Audio

The Killer is a typically chilling David Fincher tale of a professional assassin who seeks revenge after a hit goes wrong. Stars Michael Fassbender (Assassin's Creed) and Tilda Swinton (Michael… Video, Audio

Kim Pittar from Muir's Independent Bookshop Gisborne reviews Water by John Boyne published by Penguin Random House N Audio

Holly Walker reviews Good Material by Dolly Alderton published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio

Harry Broad reviews Meet You at the Main Divide by Geoff & Justine Ross published by HarperCollins Audio

Saraid de Silva curates a selection of recent and upcoming books by Aotearoa’s South Asian writers.

Anne Kennedy's new compilation of New Zealand poetry fills a much-needed gap for anyone who's ever needed a poem for a wedding, funeral, or other family occasion, writes Kete Books reviewer Erica…