Books
The Beat of The Pendulum
Media headlines, social media posts, snatches of conversations - they're all part of the mix in the latest novel by writer Catherine Chidgey. The Beat of the Pendulum she describes as a "Found Novel."… Audio
Stephen Fry: comic god on why Greek myths are the best
Stephen Fry fell in love with Greek mythology as a young boy. Now the acclaimed British actor, comedian and writer has written a book about them: Mythos - The Greek Myths Retold. Audio
Nick Earls - Short and sweet fiction
Brisbane author Nick Earls mostly writes funny fiction. And he's busy - so far having written a total of 26 books for adults, teenagers and children. He's on his way to Aotearoa in March 2018 to speak… Audio
William Taubman - Gorbachev
William Taubman is the Bertrand Snell Professor of Political Science Emeritus at Amherst College and the author of the just-published Gorbachev: His Life and Times. His 2003 biography, Khrushchev: The… Audio
Kelda Hains: 'I'm not into 'art on a plate'
Wellington chef Kelda Hains talks with Kim Hill about the hotel management assignment that changed her life, the beauty of kedgeree and why she'll never use canned tomatoes. Audio
Book review - Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie
Laura Caygill reviews Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie, published by Bloomsbury. Audio
'We are never going to let the memories of our unique tribe fade'
A new book that tells the stories of Rotorua iwi Ngāti Wāhiao and the people's connection to the Whakarewarewa Valley has finally gone to print.
Book review - Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore
Jane Westaway reviews 'Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore' by Terry Newman, published by HarperCollins. Audio
Exposed: the dark side of the America's Cup
The America's Cup has a colourful 166-year history rife with dirty deals, spying, betrayal and legal battles – a new book dives into it. Audio
NZ Books review
Louise O'Brien reviews Beneath Pale Water by Thalia Henry, published by Cloud Ink Press. Audio
Writers' Residencies
In our books segment we look at writers' residencies, in particular the Michael King Writers Centre - and how it's now offering shorter residencies. Catriona Fergusson is the Chair of the Board of… Audio
Rarely witnessed exotic life of the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the Earth's surface, making it greater than all of the planet's landmasses combined. It contains half the world's water, hides it deepest places, and is home to… Audio
Book review - The Bushman's Bible by Dave Baldwin
Don Rood reviews The Bushman's Bible by Dave Baldwin, published by Fields Publishing House. Audio
Cressida Cowell: wizards, warriors and magic
English author Cressida Cowell, writer of the wildly popular How to Train Your Dragon books, approached her latest children’s book offering with some nervousness - but an important message to impart.
…Is self-publishing changing the book industry?
Self publishing, once derided as "vanity publishing", is growing to become a bigger force in the book industry. Established authors and emerging talent are choosing this route, partly due to the… Audio
Dr Libby recalls book over derogatory word
The nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver has announced she will recall copies of her latest book as it uses a derogatory word to describe Down Syndrome.
Book review - You Belong to Me
Ralph McAllister reviews You Belong to Me by Colin Harrison, published by Bloomsbury. Audio
Para Paheer and Alison Corke: The Power of Good People
Para Paheer was one of thousands of Tamils targeted during the 26-year civil war in Sri Lanka from 1983 to 2009. The book The Power of Good People gives a riveting first-hand account of the events… Audio
Kate De Goldi - The Longest Breakfast
Kate De Goldi is a fiction writer and book reviewer. Her most recent novel, From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle, won the Esther Glen Medal at the 2016 NZ Children's and Young Adult Book Awards, and… Audio
How to be a boss
What does it take to be a leader in New Zealand? Wellington leadership specialists, Andrea Thompson and Nick Sceats, have talked to some of this country's most successful business leaders and they've… Audio, Gallery
