Books
Book review - You Be Mother by Meg Mason
Catriona Ferguson reviews You Be Mother by Meg Mason, published by HarperCollins. Audio
Chris Riddell: writer, illustrator and political cartoonist
Chris Riddell is a prolific writer and illustrator who can turn his hand to children's artwork as easily as scathing satirical sketches. He distinctive line drawings grace his own stories as well as… Audio
Lisa Dwan: A body of Beckett
Samuel Beckett remains one of the most perplexing writers of all time - his play Waiting for Godot is a prime example of a play that keeps people guessing and academics debating. But it's Beckett's… Audio
Zinesters in Hamilton
Zinesters from across the country are heading to Hamilton on 12 May for the city's 5th annual Zinefest. Audio, Gallery
Comedian and children's author Peter Helliar
Pete Helliar is one of Australia's best-known comedians. He's the co-host on Australia's version of The Project, and in 2017 was voted Australia's most popular television personality. He's still… Audio
Ian Nathan: twists and turns of Peter Jackson's journey to LOTR
A fascinating book by British film writer Ian Nathan, "Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson & the Making of Middle-Earth", tells the behind-the-scenes challenges to get Lord of the Rings and The… Audio
Book review - They Know Not What They Do by Jussi Valtonen
Phil Vine reviews They Know Not What They Do by Jussi Valtonen; translated by Kristian London, published by Oneworld. Audio
Book review - Circe by Madeline Miller
Jenna Todd from Time Out book store reviews Circe by Madeline Miller, published by Bloomsbury. Audio
Book review - Meghan: A Hollywood Princess by Andrew Morton
Leah McFall reviews Meghan: A Hollywood Princess by Andrew Morton, published by O Mara Books. Audio
NZ Books review - My wide white bed by Trish Harris,
Harry Ricketts reviews My wide white bed by Trish Harris, published by Landing Press. Audio
Book review - Isle of Dogs by Wes Anderson
Niki Ward reviews Isle of Dogs by Wes Anderson, publisher Faber & Faber. Audio
The Vanishing Act
By setting her new crime novel in 1960s New Zealand, writer Jen Shieff reminds us of the distant past where lesbians were forced to keep their sexuality secret. Audio
Unity Books review - Built by Roma Agrawa
Tilly Lloyd from Unity Books reviews Built by Roma Agrawal, published by Bloomsbury. Audio
Book review - Women in Sunlight by Frances Mayes
Gina Rogers reviews Women in Sunlight by Frances Mayes, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
The neuroscientist who lost her mind and returned to tell the tale
When tumours took hold of Barbara Lispka's brain and she lost her grip on reality, the American neuroscientist had a powerful opportunity to examine mental illness from the inside. Audio
Book critic: gender in children's books
Our book critic Elizabeth Heritage has been looking at gender in children's books. Audio
Book review - Varina by Charles Frazier
Quentin Johnson reviews Varina by Charles Frazier, published by Hachette. Audio
Lately with Karyn Hay
David Slack joins us on Jacinda Adern's trip to the UK, founder and director of Happy Cow Milk on starting up an 'ethical dairy company' and Karen McMillan from the NZ Booklovers website will give us… Audio
Book review - Whistle in the Dark by Emma Healey
Laura Caygill reviews Whistle in the Dark by Emma Healey, published by Penguin Random House. Audio