Books
'Our sort of indoor life has been incredibly recent'
Poets have been writing about it for centuries and now science is starting to understand the power of a breath of fresh air and a good look around. Audio
Deputy PM not disturbed by Hager book claims
Paula Bennnett says there is nothing that has disturbed her in information she has seen about a new book by Nicky Hager alleging civilians were killed in a New Zealand-led raid in Afghanistan. Audio
Political Editor Jane Patterson
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson updates Kathryn Ryan on feedback to Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson's Hit and Run, saying this now places New Zealand front and centre. Audio
Book review - Fragile Lives
Fragile Lives by Stephen Westaby published by HarperCollins RPP 36.99. Audio
Professor of Public Law calls for full independent enquiry
Andrew Geddis is Professor of Public Law at the University of Otago, calling for a full public enquiry into the allegations made in Nicky Hagar's Hit and Run. Audio
Deputy PM holds Defence line over Hager book claims
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett she takes the word of the New Zealand Defence Force that the SAS were not involved in alleged killings of Afghan civilians as claimed in Nicky Hager and Jon… Audio
Auckland librarians fear long commutes in overhaul
Some Auckland Libraries staff fear they could be forced to travel large distances to work at other branches under restructuring plans proposed by Auckland Council.
Book critic, Pip Adam
Today Pip talks about the New Zealand / Australian connection. Books by authors with Australian connections including Ronald Hugh Morrieson, Vivienne Plumb and Perth born Wellingtonian Tracy Farr. Audio
Book review - Bright Air Black by David Vann
David Hill reviews 'Bright Air Black' by David Vann, published by Text Publishing. Audio
Book review: The Hearts Invisible Furies
'The Hearts Invisible Furies' by John Boyne, published by Random Penguin House NZ. Reviewed by Catriona Ferguson. Audio
Novelist Bonnie Etherington remembers her childhood in West Papua
There's been precious little fiction set in the Papua region, though Lloyd Jones' Mr Pip offered an insight into the islands' recent past. Short story and travel-writer Bonnie Etherington grew up in… Audio
Are you getting the best out of your spice rack?
Lynn Freeman meets ballerina-turned-chef Natasha MacAller, whose new book Spice Food Heroes explores the health benefits of spices. Audio
Book review - The Fifth Letter by Nicola Moriarty
Sonja de Friez reviews 'The Fifth Letter' by Nicola Moriarty, publisher: HarperCollins. Audio
Auckland Writers Festival has record of international guests
A record number of international writers will be at May's Auckland Writers Festival. Audio
Eleanor Catton unveils details of next novel
Details of the author's first book since she won the 2013 Man Booker Prize for The Luminaries have been revealed.
Book review - Fully clothed and so forgetful
Harry Ricketts reviews 'Fully clothed and so forgetful' by Hannah Mettner, publisher: VUP / Upstart Distribution. Audio
Book Critic: Steph Soper
Marketing communications manager of the New Zealand Book Council, Steph Soper, discusses a new book from Prue Hyman; a prominent feminist, economist and former Associate Professor of Economics and… Audio
Book review - An Uncertain Grace
Written by Krissy Kneen. Reviewed by Holly Walker Audio
Book review - The Restorer by Michael Sala
Jane Westaway reviews The Restorer by Michael Sala. Audio
