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Meihana Durie: Mātauranga Māori at the Interface
Professor Meihana Durie defines Mātauranga Māori as Māori knowledge that can be applied to contemporary realities. In a conversation with Justine Murray explains how this knowledge eco-systems can… Audio
The hidden rules behind our best friendships
Evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar has discovered that our friendships are governed by secret rules. He joins the show to discuss friendship and his new book, Friends: Understanding the Power of… Audio
A remarkable life shaped by food: Annabel Langbein on her memoir Bella
From a childhood fascination with cooking, to possum trapping and living off the land as a hunter and forager, Annabel Langbein has always been obsessed with food. A 2020 Word Christchurch highlight.
…Bluffworld by Patrick Evans
A novel about bluffing, evasion and the decline of humanities in universities - you can't say Christchurch writer Patrick Evans is scared to tackle the big subjects! Bluffworld is set in a world… Audio
Nic Low and 15 ways through the Southern Alps
Ngai Tahu author Nic Low knows the Southern Alps intimately. He's been on 15 treks through the mountains, following historic routes. Now Nic's working on a book about that history called Uprising. But… Audio, Gallery
'Active grieving' can help us move on after loss
In 2017 Julie Zarifeh lost her husband Paul to cancer. Then just 16 days later her son, Sam, died on a rafting trip. Grief on the Run is her story of using active grieving to help move on with life… Audio
Book review: Life as a Novel: A biography of Maurice Shadbolt Volume Two 1973-2004 by Philip Temple
David Hill reviews Life as a Novel: A biography of Maurice Shadbolt Volume Two 1973-2004 by Philip Temple. Published by David Ling. Audio
NZ's Shark Man to host Blue Planet II Live
Dr Riley Elliott is a marine scientist who has dedicated his life to the conservation of sharks. Through this passion he has authored a book, and filmed countless Shark Week shows for Discovery… Audio
Book review - Marks of Identity: New Zealand Logos 1960-80
Paul Diamond reviews Marks of Identity: New Zealand Logos 1960-80 by Hamish Thompson. Published by Hamish Thompson. Audio
Book review: Where We Swim by Ingrid Horrocks
Harry Ricketts reviews Where We Swim by Ingrid Horrocks. Published by VUP. Audio
How to make more ethical choices
Dr. Susan Liautaud advises clients globally - including world leaders,huge corporates, NGOs and government institutions on complex ethics matters. She is the founder and managing director of Susan… Audio
America's Cup on a knife-edge: Sarah Ell
The America's Cup is on knife-edge with Team New Zealand potentially just one race away from victory over challengers Luna Rossa. Team New Zealand won yesterday's only race against Luna Rossa; the… Audio
Auckland libraries poised to ditch fines entirely in bid to increase patronage
As part of an effort to entice readers back to libraries, Auckland Council is planning to forgo up to $1 million a year by abolishing late fees - a change the change many think is well overdue.
Being in the wrong place at the wrong time
Choices have consequences. And behind so many headlines is a story about the wrong person in the wrong place at the wrong time says writer Steve Braunias. He looks at a dozen true crime stories and… Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Today Pip reviews Secret Art Powers by Jo Randerson, Red by Chase Berggrun and Motherhood by Sheila Heti. Audio
How to write a newsletter
Alex Braae knows how to write a digital newsletter people actually read. The Bulletin - a current events missive he writes for The Spinoff - lands in close to 40,000 inboxes every day. Audio
Chasing monsters: New book aims to help kids with anxiety
Author Mark Stevenson watched his daughter wrestle with anxiety from the tender age of three. He says what his daughter went through, and his own experience of feeling helpless as a parent, was the… Audio
Book Review - Later Stephen King
Quentin Johnson reviews Later by Stephen King. Published by Hachette NZ. Audio
Suzi McAlpine: Beyond Burnout
Suzi McAlpine was a senior executive, mother of three, her husband busy with his first CEO role, when she first realised she was experiencing burnout. It's a phenomenon on the rise: a 2019 Gallup… Audio
Transforming childhood anxiety into courage
Every kid needs a superhero when they hear about bad things happening on the news, or feel anxiety about school work or friends. Renee Jain helps kids be the superheroes of their own stories. She… Audio