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Sam Gibson: the bushman sharing his love for the natural world
Gisborne based Sam Gibson has a deep love for the bush, spending his time hunting, fishing, trapping pests and working to protect endangered species like Whio. Tall, rugged and oil skin wearing, he… Audio
Book review: Strays and Waifs by Mandy Hager
Elisabeth Easther reviews Strays and Waifs by Mandy Hager published by The Cuba Press. Audio
Trust teens to navigate 'bumpy' transition to adulthood
Even though terrifying for parents, we need to let teenagers take some risks, a UK academic says. Audio
Bestselling author says adults should read pre-teen books, social media erupts
"If you're an adult and you're not reading middle grade books, you're failing yourself. Here's why." she wrote. "To be honest, I was actually really taken aback and surprised by the haters out there." Audio
Book review: Awatea's Secret by Fraser Smith
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Awatea's Secret by Fraser Smith published by Huia. Audio
Lucy Foulkes: Why teens behave the way they do
Dr Lucy Foulkes is an academic psychologist at the University of Oxford, and her new book draws on decades of research to reveal why teens behave they way they do. Audio
Should adults read 'middle grade' books?
New York Times bestselling children's author Graci Kim thinks that adults should be picking up more 'middle grade' books - aimed at ages 8 to 14. She tells Nights why. Audio
Book review: The Garden Against Time: In Search of Common Paradise by Olivia Laing
Kiran Dass reviews The Garden Against Time: In Search of Common Paradise by Olivia Laing published by Picador Audio
There's a 'complete black hole' when pregnancy goes wrong - author
Although half of pregnancies involve complications, we don't have much understanding of how this affects people, says parenting writer Emily Oster. Audio
Topp Twins' memoir wins top book industry award
The Topp Twins' memoir has come in tops at the 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry Awards.
Gen Z loves smut. NZ authors are cashing in
The popularity of spicy romance novels, or smut, has exploded and many new readers are young women.
Catherine Taylor - The Stirrings: A Memoir in Northern Time
Author Catherine Taylor was born in Waikato but grew up in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. She is a book critic and features writer for British and Irish newspapers. Last week Catherine was announced the… Audio
Book review: The Fight for Freshwater: A Memoir by Mike Joy
Harry Broad reviews The Fight for Freshwater: A Memoir by Mike Joy published by Bridget Williams Books. Audio
Feature interview: Chelsey Goodan
Teenage girls have a message for their parents and the rest of the world; we're smarter than you think we are. Chelsey Goodan's new book is called, UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage… Audio
Stephen King podcasters read entire 64-novel canon in order
Stephen King published his first novel Carrie 50 years ago and has since written 64 novels and 200 short stories. Audio
Sweet Valley High author Francine Pascal dies at 92
Pascal's popular book series about identical US twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield was a hit around the world with its tales of teen romance, friendship and sibling rivalry.
Book review: Rimu: The Tree of Time An Amorangi
Joanna Ludbrook from Chicken and Frog Bookshop in Featherston reviews Rimu: The Tree of Time An Amorangi and Millie Adventure by Lauren Keenan published by Huia Publishers Audio
Feature interview
Emily Oster is an economist not an obstetrician. But she knows how to use data to answer tough questions. After evaluating the research, she found many women are given misguided or bad advice about… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Claire Mabey talks about Megan Dunn's The Mermaid Chronicles, The Nevermoor books and previews a new documentary about Dame Fiona Kidman. Audio
Bookshop detectives: Gareth and Louise Ward
Louise Ward of independent bookshop Wardini Books will be familiar to Nine to Noon listeners from her regular book reviews. Audio