Books
Book Review: Coffin Road by Peter May
Coffin Road, written by Peter May, published by Headline and reviewed by Graham Beattie. Audio
The far reaching impact of the Gutenberg bible
The Gutenberg bible was the western world's first mass produced book - marking the start of the "Gutenberg Revolution" and the age of the printed book in the West. Johann Gutenberg perfected the… Audio, Gallery
Book review - The Blue Voyage and Other Poems
The Blue Voyage and Other Poems by Anne French. Reviewed by Harry Ricketts, co-editor of the quarterly review, New Zealand Books Audio
Book Review: The Sea Detective
By Mark Douglas-home. Reviewed by Charlotte Graham, Published by Michael Joseph, RRP $37.00. Audio
Coastal Gardens
Ecological Consultant and writer Isobel Gabites has created gardens from bare land at a range of properties over the years. She works with developers and councils on achieving the best ecological… Audio, Gallery
Books - Vanda Symon
Dunedin based crime writer Vanda Symon talks about "Trust No One", the new thriller by Paul Cleave. Audio
Book review: Grand Slam by Kathryn Ledson
David Hill reviews Grand Slam by Kathryn Ledson. Published by Michael Joseph. Audio
Inaugural Kapiti writers' retreat inspires authors
Aspiring novelists and poets converged on a remote Kapiti Coast campsite over the weekend to gain inspiration and knowledge from published writers.
Gerhard Weinberg - Mein Kampf To Publish or Not to Publish?
Seventy years after the end of World War Two - Adolf Hitler's notorious autobiography Mein Kampf is being re-published. The decision to re-publish it has drawn criticism from many quarters but… Audio
The desire to be happy - Sarah Knight
Sarah Knight had a successful career in publishing but after 15 years working in New York City's top publishing houses, she reached an epiphany in life. The desire to be happy. So Sarah decided she… Audio
Children's Books with Kate De Goldi: three beautiful books
Kim Hill talks to writer Kate De Goldi about The Right Word; Roget and his Thesaurus by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet, Enormous Smallness; a story of e e cummings by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by… Audio
Mike Dickison: 15 years of Wikipedia
Kim Hill talks to Dr Mike Dickison, Curator of Natural History at the Whanganui Regional Museum, and volunteer editor for the free encylopedia Wikipedia, which recently celebrated its 15th birthday. Audio
Book Review: But Enough About Me by Burt Reynolds
Karim Dickie spent his summer break reading legendary movie star Burt Reynolds’ autobiography. Audio
Book Reviews
John McIntyre from The Children's Bookshop in Wellington reviews his top picks for 2015 Audio
Rae McGregor's picks for best books of 2015
Rae McGregor discusses her favourite books of 2015. Audio
The High Country Stations of the Mackenzie
Mary Hobbs is a writer and author, and her sixth book is High Country Stations of the Mackenzie. Her previous works include : Kiwi Tucker for the Soul, Letter to New York and America from New Zealand… Audio, Gallery
Dr Lee Goldman
If dieting is on your list of New Years' resolutions, evolution may be standing in your way. What once helped the human race survive, like storing fat, may be killing us. Many of our current… Audio
Book Review: Best Books of 2015
'The Bees' by Laline Paul. 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. 'Station 11 - Emily St ' by John Mandel. 'The Bold Ship Pehnomenal' by Sarah Johnson. 'Southsea Vagabonds' by J W Wray… Audio
Bad behaviour in libraries
People are taking their bad behaviour and bad habits to the library. Audio