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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
'An Island to Oneself' republished
New Zealander Tom Neale spent a total of 16 years living alone on a remote atoll in the Cook Islands. The newly republished edition of his book includes his daughter Stella's side of the story. 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.
Award-winning chef Ben Shewry on criticising the critics
The world of restaurant reviews is "more make-believe than anything else", the Taranaki-raised chef says. Audio
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
Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters
Sacha Coward has run LGBTQ+ focused tours for museums, cemeteries, archives, and cities around the world. Now, his new book profiles queer icons from mythology. Audio
Review: This is the F#$%ing News
'Paddy' Gower is most impressive in this memoir when he's most vulnerable, David Hill writes.
Feature interview: wellbeing and self-care is holding you back
You're never going to sort your life out says best-selling author and journalist Oliver Burkeman. Audio
Mark Manson
Author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” Mark Manson, talks to Guyon about the potential upsides of AI therapy and the reasons so many Americans idolise Trump. Plus, he reveals how his life… Video, Audio
Book review: Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan
Laura Caygill reviews Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan published by Penguin Books. Audio
Former NSW police chief on the mental toll of high-stakes jobs
Craig Semple spent nearly twenty five years investigating some of the worst crimes imaginable. Audio
