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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.
Feature interview: Etiquette for the 21st century
William Hanson doesn't make the rules, but he does enjoy them. Audio
Bookmarks with Becky Manawatu
Becky Manawatu is back with the much-anticipated sequel 'Kataraina'. Audio
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.
Bree Tomasel’s new book UnApologetically Me
Behind the banter, Bree Tomasel has battled anxiety, ADHD, struggled with her sexuality, and survived a harrowing attack as a young child. She shares her story in new book UnApologetically Me. Audio
'We are all trapped in our bodies' - Susie Ferguson on covering war and her own hidden pain
In the new book Bloody Minded, RNZ's Ferguson reflects on how a "stubborn" Scottish child became an award-winning journalist despite the crippling pain of endometriosis. Video, Audio
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
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
