Books
Elizabeth Banks: New NZ hospital drama
Actor Elizabeth Banks has taken a step away from her usual block busters to play the lead role in a New Zealand medical drama A Mistake. Audio
A love letter to bookshops
A photo book paying tribute to 32 of New Zealand's indie book stores has hit the shelves, fittingly on New Zealand Bookshop Day. Bold Types - Indie Bookshops of Aotearoa New Zealand is a collection of… Audio, Gallery
Susie Ferguson - Bloody Minded
Susie Ferguson opens up about becoming a war correspondent at only 25, while taking 15 painkillers a day to cope with her then undiagnosed endometriosis. Audio
Tim Winton: the reality of climate inaction is science fiction
Australian "Living Treasure" Tim Winton's new novel Juice is a dystopian thriller mapping out a future so devastated by climate catastrophe it's nearly unbearable. Audio
The life and legacy of New Zealand poet Fleur Adcock
One of New Zealand's finest poets has died at the age of 90. Adcock, who lived in England, was a highly regarded poet and editor awarded an OBE for her contribution to New Zealand literature. Emile… Audio
Obituary: NZ poet Fleur Adcock dies, aged 90
Adcock moved to London in 1963 after her marriage to Barry Crump failed, and spent the rest of her life there. Video, Audio
Book review: The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens
Gail Pittaway reviews The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens by Peter Sergel published by Phantom House Books. Audio
The curious writing desk that sparked graphic novel
Even as a four-year-old, Di Morris felt drawn to the writing desk at her great-aunt Marjorie's house. Audio
Booksellers band together to endure strained economic times
Book sellers are banding together to get through the enduring economic downturn. Audio
Book review: There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
Erin Helliwell of Bookety Book Books reviews There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Kiwi illustrator's love letter to television
Alex Scott is an illustrator and editor who spent nine years as a cartoonist at the New Zealand Listener. Her new graphic novel, Episodes, is inspired by days spent in front of the TV as a kid. Audio
Book Critic: recommended mysteries for tweens
Catherine Ross gives her mystery novel recommendations for the 10 to 15 plus crowd. Audio
The story of the Birkenhead Foodtown Robbery
"The Heist - The Birkenhead Foodtown Robbery" is the story of what happened when armed robbers held up an Amour Guard truck outside Foodtown in Auckland's Birkenhead. Audio
Salman Rushdie announces first fiction work after stabbing
A gruesome knife attack left Salman Rushdie with one eye. He spoke about how living close to death is influencing his new work.
What does a Death Doula do?
Birth doulas, who support mothers to be physically and emotionally throughout pregnancy and childbirth are fairly common, but what about death doulas? Audio
Fine dining's not so fine culture - Ben Shewry
Acclaimed Melbourne chef, Ben Shewry calls out toxic hospitality culture and denounces the 'incredibly problematic' restaurant awards system that helped make his own restaurant famous. Audio
Book review:What Feelings Like Best by Tina Oziewicz
Lisa Adler of Unity Books Wellington reviews What Feelings Like Best by Tina Oziewicz published by Puskin Children's Audio
Lilliput Libraries: The little libraries packing a big punch
For nine years now, these small, painted wooden cabinets have been popping up on street corners where people can borrow and donate books for others for free. Audio
Review: This is the F#$%ing News
'Paddy' Gower is most impressive in this memoir when he's most vulnerable, David Hill writes.
