Books
The biggest claims about Prince Andrew in new book
Andrew Lownie's latest royal biography, based on four years of research and interviews with closely placed sources, paints a damning picture of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
US author Bonivon Dyer
Bonivon Dyer spent 13 years creating her version of what happens to Earth after the world as we know it is destroyed by nuclear warfare. What she's constructed is so elaborate she's constructed guides… Audio
Joy Cowley: 'We're all spiritual beings on human journeys'
From struggling to learn to read at school during the war, Joy Cowley went on to become one of New Zealand's most beloved and prolific authors.
Book review: The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland
Quentin Johnson reviews The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
Zoë Rankin on her thriller novel 'The Vanishing Place'
It's an author's dream, getting signed to a publisher with only the first chapter of your first book written. But it's been a dream come true for Zoe Rankin who has just published her psychological… Audio
How author school visits can boost kids' reading and writing
New research has found bringing authors into New Zealand schools can bolster children's enthusiasm for reading and writing. Audio
Book review: A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay
Gina Rogers reviews A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
New doco Joy, Full & Fearless shines light on beloved author
She's one of our most prolific authors, with over 1100 titles to her name. Now a new documentary looks at the key moments in the life of Joy Cowley - who at age 89 and with her eyesight failing - is… Audio
'We're almost ruthless in our urge to survive'
Set in a post-climate change future where survivors are haunted by the richness of a lost world, Ian McEwan's latest novel is a quest, literary thriller and love story.
Is this NZ's oldest book club?
Annette Hill is the only living foundation member of what is thought to be the oldest book club in Christchurch and quite possibly New Zealand. Audio
Exciting and terrifying: Richard Susskind on How To Think About AI
Drawing on more than forty years of work on AI, Richard Susskind demystifies artificial intelligence - and suggests the distinct possibility of a 15-hour week. Audio
Decades of living a lie - being lesbian before the 90s
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published.
Stories of sexuality as the closet door opened
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published. Audio
Book review: Universality by Natasha Brown
Kiran Dass reviews Universality by Natasha Brown, published by Faber. Audio
Book review: Empathy by Bryan Walpert
Stella Chrysostomou reviews Empathy by Bryan Walpert, published by Makaro Press. Audio
Book review: Flashlight by Susan Choi
Lisa Adler from Unity Books Wellington reviews Flashlight by Susan Choi, published by Jonathan Cape. Audio
Journalist Jared Savage on organised crime
In his latest book, investigative reporter Jared Savage explains how the illicit drug trade, depicted in big budget movies or television like Netflix's Narcos, is happening here. Underworld is the… Audio
The Handmaid's Tale author responds to book ban with satirical short story
This is the second time Margaret Atwood has commented on the proposed book ban in the Canadian province.
Book Critic: A deep dive into 'working homelessness'
Working homeless is a phrase that applies to people who are employed but don't have anywhere to live, generally it is a consequence of low wages or other financial instability. It's a topic author… Audio
