David Hill

David Hill has been reading Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness by Kate Cole-Adams. Audio

David Hill reviews Breaking Ranks: Three Interrupted Lives by Sir James McNeish. Audio

David Hill reviews 'Bright Air Black' by David Vann, published by Text Publishing. Audio

"The Doll-Master and Other Tales of Horror" by Joyce Carol Oates, published by HarperCollins. Reviewed by David Hill. Audio

Nick tells his friends about his trip to the dentist. Audio

Mrs Reilly always throws back the toys that land in her garden... well she tries to. Audio

A surprising thing happens when Ben's nerve-wracking speech to the class goes all wrong. Audio

Nat and Nadia write letters trying to have the other taken away... Audio

The twins are put in charge of a stall selling caps. Audio

Nadia is worried a cat will ruin her recital. Audio

Nadia gets upset when Nat ruins her drawing. Audio

Nat tries out his Mum's advice Audio

A middle-aged NZ couple enjoy the classical splendours of Crete but on returning home they are reminded of what lies closest to their hearts. Audio

Matthew's mother wants her son to learn to swim but young boys can be stubborn. Audio

By Jock Serong, reviewed by David Hill, and published by Text Publishing. RRP $37.00. Audio

Kate De Goldi discusses author Peter Gossage, the review site Hooked on Books He Ao Ano, and four books shortlisted for the 2016 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults: Lily Max: Satin… Audio

Reviewed by David Hill, published by Penguin Random House. Audio

Reviewed by David Hill, published by Hachette NZ Audio

Reviewed by David Hill, published by Text Publishing. Audio

Two kilometres north of Featherston on State Highway 2, there is a roadside memorial carved in stone that reads "Behold the summer grass; All that remains of the dreams of warriors". These are words… Audio