Books
Reconstructing Faces
Murray Meikle is a New Zealand dental surgeon who tells the story of the wave of New Zealand talent that gave rise to the revolution in facial reconstruction during and after the first world war. Audio
Tony Juniper
In his book "What Has Nature Ever Done For Us?" environmentalist Tony Juniper wants to value everything nature does for us in dollars and cents. Audio
Burglars and buildings
How criminals use buildings and architecture to their advantage. Geoff Manaugh's writing 'The Burglar's Guide to The City'. Audio
The Wisdom of the Shire: A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life
Playwright and Tolkien scholar Noble Smith believes everything you need to know about how to live a good life can be learned from hobbits. Cherish good food, a warm bed, a good night's sleep, and… Audio
Mark Cocker - British naturalist and author
Norfolk-based Mark Cocker is naturalist, environmentalist and author of nine books. He spent seven years writing his latest book, 'Birds and People', (published by Random House) which describes and… Audio
Elizabeth Knox : horror and fantasy
Writer of novels, autobiographical novellas and essays who has published two books this year : young adult fantasy novel Mortal Fire, and literary horror novel Wake. Audio
Tim Winton on his novel 'Eyrie'
Acclaimed Australian author Tim Winton talks about writing, his love of western Australia, and his latest novel 'Eyrie' - the story of Tom Keely, who is divorced, unemployed and living in a seedy flat… Audio
Puketiti Station
Dan Russell was working as a pilot when he inheritied Puketiti Station near Te Puia Springs following the death of his godfather. The inheritance was life changing. A book has been written about the… Audio
Eleanor Catton on winning the Man Booker Prize
Eleanor Catton on the phone from London after having been announced as the winner of the Man Booker Prize. Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 10
School starts back and the students from Brazil arrive. Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 9
Max reveals what happened in Australia, and he begins seeing a counsellor who stops Max moving into the sleep-out. Audio
British comedienne Jennifer Saunders
British comedienne Jennifer Saunders is the writer and star of TV shows 'French & Saunders', 'Absolutely Fabulous' and 'Jam & Jerusalem' - the results of decades-long partnership with other comedy… Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 8
Ruby goes to Wellington with Maria, Catarina and Lucas. Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 7
Ruby's mum finally remembers her birthday, Max returns, and Maria asks Ruby to join them on a trip to Wellington. Audio
Feature Guest - Samantha Shannon
Samantha Shannon is a young British writer of dystopian and paranormal fiction. Her recently released novel 'The Bone Season' is the first book in a seven part fantasy novel series. 'The Bone Season'… Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 6
Ruby gets Portuguese lessons, and both her and Max's birthdays come and go. Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 5
Ruby lands a holiday job and Max takes off. Audio
Davinia Caddy: Author
Auckland based author talks about her new book 'How To Listen to Classical Music'. Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 4
The decision is made about who gets to go to Brazil, and Ruby decides to get CDs from the library to start learning Portuguese. Audio
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale - Part 3
Ruby gets the job she wants, at the hourly rate she wants, but still can't get Tia to buy the right clothes. Audio