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The splendour of NZ gardens
More than 50 of Aotearoa's loveliest gardens feature in the new hardcover book New Zealand Gardens to Visit. It's the work of former NZ House and Garden journalist Rosemary Barraclough and… Audio
RNZ cookbook released
The RNZ Cookbook is out today! Author and RNZ producer David Cohen, who edited the book alongside Kathy Paterson, talks to Jesse about getting the book together. Audio
Getting kids outdoors adventuring
For many new parents, getting out of the house can be a mission with nappies, change of clothes, food, buggy or front pack. Ceana Priest says - don't be daunted by that. She's mum to six year old… Audio
Book review: Tauhou by Kotuku Titihuia Nuttall
Ash Davida Jane reviews Tauhou by Kotuku Titihuia Nuttall, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Audio
Bookmarks with John Bonning
Today's Bookmarks guest has been working as a doctor for more than three decades, spending many of those years as an emergency physician. He's worked extensively in different EDs throughout Aotearoa… Audio
Book review: Invincible by WJ Moloney
Lisa Finucane reviews Invincible by W J Moloney, self published. Audio
Looking back at the 'year of the puppy', what an expert learned
Over the past 14 years, Dr Alexandra Horowitz has spent her days at the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College in New York trying to understand what it's like to be a dog; how they see the world and how… Audio
Book Critic: Lisa Glass
Today Lisa talks to Jesse about books which all have the theme of motherhood and adoption. They are That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and Loop Tracks by Sue… Audio
Book review: A Guest at the Feast by Colm Tóibín
Louise O'Brien reviews A Guest at the Feast by Colm Tóibín, published by Simon and Schuster Audio
Paul Diamond: the remarkable fall of Charles Mackay
In 1920 Whanganui residents were rocked by the news that their mayor had shot D'Arcy Cresswell, a young gay poet, who had been blackmailing him. Mackay was sentenced to hard labour and later left New… Audio
Jacob Mchangama: the historical limits on free speech
Earlier this week the government announced plans to introduce hate speech legislation. Such legislation has not always proven successful, as Danish lawyer Jacob Mchangama shows in his book Free… Audio
Book review: The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel
Melissa Oliver from Unity Books Wellington reviews The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Book review: A Fortunate Woman, by Polly Morland
Melanie O'Loughlin from Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews A Fortunate Woman, by Polly Morland, published by Picador. Audio
Food influencer Albert Cho on his new memoir
Aucklander Albert Cho posts hilarious and extremely honest food reviews – with beautiful photos – on the Instagram account @eatlitfood. In the new memoir I Love My Stupid Life he shares his life… Audio
What Governments are doing wrong
It's easy to find examples of how governments get things wrong. It's a little harder to understand why. Dennis Grube, a professor in politics and public policy at Cambridge University, he talks to… Audio
Bookmarks with Kate Sylvester
For today's Bookmarks New Zealand fashion designer Kate Sylvester is the studio with Jesse. As well as talking about world famous iconic brand she shares with Jesse what she likes to watch, read and… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about writers festivals. She says they are a great way to find new books and authors. She's also been reading Tarquin the Honest: The Hand of Glodd by Gareth Ward who's… Audio
Houseplants and Design book released
Blogger and author Liz Carlson's got a new book out all about houseplants and design. She talks to Jesse about keeping plants alive and how to be clever where you place them in the house. Audio, Gallery
Book review: Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux
Kiran Dass reviews Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux, published by Fitzcarraldo Editions. Audio
Christall Lowe on stories and recipes from her family table
Christall Lowe is a photojournalist with a love of food who's used her skills to create a visually stunning book celebrating kai, whakapapa and whanau. She begins by sharing her first food memory - of… Audio