Books

The more you understand your cat's needs, the more contented it will be, says animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd. She's just released the book Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Audio

Spandau Ballet were one of the heavyweights of the 1980's New Romantic era selling upwards of 25 million albums. Even when they got older their last big reunion tour was a huge success. The band… Audio

As an "alpha introvert", Richard Osman says it was his worst nightmare to become a TV presenter for the first time at 40-odd – but he now loves hosting the quiz show Pointless.  Video, Audio

In Emily Writes' latest book Needs Adult Supervision, the mother of two shares stories of growing up at the same time as your kids. Audio

Ralph McAllister reviews Lessons by Ian McEwan, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio

Wanaka-based mountain guide Gavin Lang has not only climbed some of New Zealand's highest mountains and remotest peaks, but as an adventure photographer he's captured their beauty too. His book… Audio, Gallery

Do our middle readers deserve better quality books? Kate De Goldi and Susan Paris believe so. The pair say while there has been a big focus on picture books and young adult fiction, New Zealand's… Audio

Lisa Finucane reviews Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney, published by Macmillan Audio

Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a Peruvian-American explorer, mountaineer and social entrepreneur. In 2018, she completed the Seven Summits, the tallest mountain on each continent, from both the Messner and… Audio

Harry Ricketts reviews The Stupefying by Nick Ascroft, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Audio

Kiran Dass reviews Milk Teeth by Jessica Andrews, published by Sceptre. Audio

Bronwyn Wylie-Gibb from University Book Shop Dunedin, reviews Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore, published by Flatiron Books. Audio

Quentin Johnson reviews The Facemaker by Lindsey Fitzharris, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio

Rob Kelly reviews Dr B by Daniel Birnbaum, published by 4th Estate Audio

Ray Shipley from Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews Arms & Legs by Chloe Lane, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Audio

If the only way to address the global population crisis and the degradation of the planet was to limit everyone's lifespan to just 70 years, would you go along with it happily? Or would you fight to… Audio

In poker, a slow roll is the ultimate example of bad etiquette. It's when a player knows they've got the best hand but waits until their opponent thinks they've won the pot before showing the winning… Audio

The relationship humans have with our canine friends is more established and, arguably, deeper than with any other animal. In Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life, author… Audio