Books
How condiments can be a cook's best friend
Historian and foodie author Claire Dinhut tells RNZ's Mihi Forbes about why social media had to come first, and why dijon mustard is her ride-or-die condiment. Video, Audio
Kate De Goldi: Reading for pleasure
One of New Zealand's most celebrated authors and voracious readers, Kate De Goldi shares some of her favourite recent reading: The Tidal Zone and My Good Bright Wolf by Sarah Moss, and The Garden… Audio
Jacinta Ruru: Books of Mana
A beautiful new coffee-table book brings together some of Aotearoa's most renowned Maori thinkers in a wide-ranging korero about the influence and empowerment of Maori writing. Books of Mana is a… Audio
Kiwi's rare Harry Potter book sells for $5000
A bid from overseas has nabbed a first edition Harry Potter book being sold in Auckland. Audio
'I lost a lot of cred': Nikki Gemmell on The Bride Stripped Bare scandal
It's one of the most controversial books published this century. Author Nikki Gemmell reveals the story behind her best seller.
What is a menopause activity book?
Colour Me Menopausal is a new activity book for adults that uses humour to educate about the phase of life when a woman's reproductive years comes to an end.
Rowan Bishop on how a simple relish can transform a meal
Food writer Rowan Bishop on how a simple chutney or relish can transform a meal Audio
Book review: Three of the best from 2024
Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books reviews three of her favourite books from last year. Audio
Colum McCann’s latest thriller 'Twist'
Award-winning Irish writer Colum McCann delves into the murky world of undersea communications cables for his upcoming book, Twist. Audio
Book Review - Three of the best from 2024
Louise O'Brien reviews three of her favourite books from last year: Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan, published by Faber, Juice by Tim Winton, published by Hamish Hamilton, and James by Percivall… Audio
Brother pays tribute to 'gentle, philosophical' Brian Turner
The brother of the NZ poet and conservationist says he was inspired by nature, right up until his death.
Book review: Three of the best from 2024
Paul Diamond reviews three of his favourite books from last year. Audio
How Lotta Dann saved herself from a rabbit hole of diet culture
When the author quit alcohol, she started to gain weight. What followed was two years of extreme dieting, cutting out entire food groups, and obsessively weighing portions. Audio
Book Critic: 'The New Faces of Fascism' by Enzo Traverso
Afternoons book Critic Anna Rankin joins Jesse to review the latest release by Enzo Traverso, which explores the development of fascism in the 21st century. Audio
Books of mana: 10 essential reads for Waitangi Day
Many people have little idea that Māori scholarship stretches back to the earliest books published in this country.
Regional Wrap: 'A big lump of country unknown' - Masterton to Waipukurau on Route 52
Culture and heritage aren't just the preserve of cities and towns. Audio
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Long List announced - who made the cut?
Nicola Legat is the chair of the New Zealand Book Awards Trust and joins Emile Donovan to preview the list. Audio
How young is too young to read spicy 'smut' novels?
Smut novels can range from sweet, innocent romance stories to narratives that depict rape and violence, making it hard to know what books are suitable for what age groups.
Top titles announced for New Zealand's biggest book awards
The judges have announced the 43 books on the longlist for the Book Awards, with the winners to be announced on 14 May during the Auckland Writers Festival.
Feature interview: Obama's speechwriter on how to talk
If you can talk to a crowd, you can talk to anyone. No one is born a naturally gifted speaker, not even the man considered one of the greatest orators of the 21st century, former US President Barack… Audio
