Books
Bookmarks with Cadence Chung
Cadence is a woman of many talents: she's a poet, composer, mezzo-soprano, piano teacher and a RNZ Concert presenter. Audio
Dracula author's long-lost story rediscovered 130 years on
An amateur historian was "astonished" when he came across the forgotten Gothic horror tale.
Taranaki school recognised in book celebrating 75 years of Commonwealth
The co-founders of the Taranaki school were interviewed by King Charles' biographer for the project.
Andrew Fagan and the ultimate adventure for Swirly World
In early 2022, Andrew Fagan set sail in an attempt to set the world record for “The smallest boat to sail solo around the world via the Great Capes”. Audio
Kai Feast: recipes from the maunga to the moana
Christall Lowe's new cookbook Kai Feast is out now - full of recipes, inter-woven with stories of traditional gathering and feasting and tips on cooking for a crowd. Audio
Harriet Constable: Forgotten women who shaped classical music
Harriet Constable's debut novel was inspired by the true story of an orphan who was a musical prodigy and student of one of the great Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi. Audio
Greg Eghigian: The history of UFOs
An expert on the history of the abnormal and the paranormal, Professor Greg Eghigian tells us about his latest, eye-opening research. Audio
Poems changing generations of lives
New anthology Now and Then features 92 poets of all ages, ethnicities and languages from across New Zealand. Audio
From meth capital to book town: What's going on in Featherston?
The Detail: In the space of a decade, Featherston has reinvented itself.
Featherston, a fairy tale of reinvention
In the space of a decade the Wairarapa town of Featherston has reinvented itself, from a broken down P-plagued problem place, to a vibrant reading centre Audio
Biography captures 'special time in New Zealand farming history'
Bee Dawson speaks to Emile Donovan about her new book Where the Nor'wester Blows. Audio
Fifty-nine of NZ's most iconic treks and how to tramp them
Hannah-Rose Watt is a dedicated tramper based in Christchurch. Her new book is called Wild Walks Aotearoa: A Guide to Tramping in New Zealand and is on shelves now. She joins Emile Donovan Audio
Lisa Marie Presley's memoir is a sad, shocking and tender look at the price paid for fame
Lisa Marie Presley died before she had the chance to finish her memoir, so her eldest daughter helped it make its way into the world, as per her wishes.
The 2024 Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award announcement
Steve Braunias is in our Auckland Studio to announce the winner of the seriously groovy Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award. Audio
Book Critic: Becoming Aotearoa, by Michael Belgrave
Anna Rankin reviews a new NZ history book she says is going to become a classic. Audio
Book review: A Wild Life by Shaun Barnett
Peter Laurenson reviews A Wild Life by Shaun Barnett published by Potton & Burton. Audio
The half a million dollar decision still baffling the book industry
In 2021, a largely-unknown company was given $500,000 by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. Three years later, there are still more questions than answers about Narrative Muse. Audio
Maya Angelou's poetry translated into te reo
The African-American poet's experiences have a lot in common with those of many wāhine Māori, editor says.
Tim Winton on climate change: 'We're on the razor's edge'
The West Australian writer told RNZ's Saturday Morning about the barbaric and blistering future depicted in his epic new novel Juice. Audio
Kate De Goldi: Reading for pleasure
Kate De Goldi, one of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, joins Perlina and Mihi to share some great books. Audio
