Books
Summer reading picks from a Wellington bookseller
Relaxing with a good book is a real summer treat. Melissa Oliver from Wellington's Unity Books recommends a few top page-turners and upcoming releases. Audio
Government to discuss establishment of book commission
Organisations involved in the New Zealand book sector are set to meet with government agencies to discuss the establishment of a book commission.
'The best book I read this year is...'
What better time to read than than the holidays? RNZ asked several of Aotearoa's leading authors, critics and book lovers to recommend the best book they read in 2022.
Books of 2023: Prince Harry's Spare kicks off publishing bonanza
From the memoirs of a prince who left the palace to New Zealander Eleanor Catton's follow-up to The Luminaries, here's a look at the books that we'll be turning the pages on in 2023.
A few of Sam Neill's favourite things
In October this year, New Zealand actor Sam Neill "swallowed his scruples" and accepted a knighthood. Next year, he'll release the memoir Did I Ever Tell You This? In the meantime, Sam tells us about… Video, Audio
Book review: The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg
Sophie Handford reviews The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Today Pip talks to Jesse about books coming out in 2023 that she's excited about. Audio
Book Review: Bournville by Jonathan Coe
Ralph McAllister reviews Bournville by Jonathan Coe, published by Penguin. Audio
Dylan Coburn - from movie storyboards to children's picture book
Visual effects art director, Dylan Coburn has drawn storyboards for some of the biggest recent New Zealand projects - Rings of Power, Cowboy Bebop - even Dame Valerie Adams More Than Gold... It's an… Audio
The best books of 2022
Writers Kate De Goldi and Laura Kroetsch join Kim Hill to share their favourite books of the year. From a tour of sea creatures to a novel with four versions of the same story, and a history of bodily… Audio
Book review: Swanfolk by Kristín Ómarsdóttir
Olly Clifton of Unity Books Auckland reviews Swanfolk by Kristín Ómarsdóttir, published by Harvill Secker. Audio
Around the motu : Georgina Campbell in Wellington
A case of too many books. About half of the 500,000 items in Wellington's central library on-site collection will be kept in storage when the building reopens to make way for a play space, events room… Audio
Yaks 'n Yetis: Peter Hillary and Ant Sang's new book's Himalayan magic
Mountaineer Peter Hillary has teamed up with artist Ant Sang and the result is 4 Yaks and a Yeti - a book that see a young Nepalese boy undertake a perilous journey to find the mythical palace… Audio
The Panel with James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan discuss the new GDP data set to be announced on Thursday and lawyer and Outdoors and Freedom Party co-leader Sue Grey… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Today Claire talks to Jesse about Ruby Tui's memoir, Tauhou by Kotuku Titihuia Nuttal and Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. Audio
New Zealand beach nostalgia
Writer and artist Terry Moyle's new book, New Zealand at the Beach is a trip down memory lane, with people reflecting on their summers of fun times and Kiwi golden weather. It is full of illustrations… Audio, Gallery
Book review: The Accidental Duchess by Emma Manners, the Duchess of Rutland
Laura Caygill reviews The Accidental Duchess by Emma Manners the Duchess of Rutland, published by Pan MacMillan Audio
Double gold Paralympian Danielle Brown on her new book
Briton Danielle Brown is a double Paralympic gold-medalist and five-time world champion in archery. She was also the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied category at the… Audio
The Panel with Stephen Jacobi and Cas Carter (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Stephen Jacobi and Cas Carter discuss the Chief Ombudsman's investigation into the Managed Isolation Allocation System, National's newest MP Tama Potaka… Audio
Book review: Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami
Phil Vine reviews Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami, published by Penguin Random House. Audio