Books
Teen Reads with Rosanna Williams
What gets teens reading? While many tamariki grow up loving books, a large number seem to fall out of the habit of reading when they hit their teen years. There's no doubt the digital age poses unique… Audio
Eboni Waitere: Taking the helm at the Publishers Association
Eboni Waitere (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne) has just made history with her appointment as the first Māori president of the Publishers Association of New Zealand. Audio
Esther Freud - My Sister and other Lovers
Great-granddaughter of Sigmund, daughter to British painter Lucien, and brought up by strong women, Esther Freud's new novel is about sisterhood. Audio
How to Spot a Dickhead: A Field Guide
Screenwriters Kathryn Burnett and Nick Ward, who have worked on shows like Wellington Paranormal and Outrageous Fortune, have encountered a fair few dickheads in their time, and have now become… Audio
Te Tiriti book wins Book of the Year at Children's Book Awards
A book about the Treaty of Waitangi was the big winner at Wednesday night's Children's Book Awards. Author Ross Calman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What does being a New Zealander mean to you?
Arohanui: My Aotearoa New Zealand compiles the perspectives of one hundred New Zealanders, including names like Beauden Barrett, Miriama Kamo, and Winston Peters. Audio
Treaty of Waitangi non-fiction wins at children's book awards
Māori writer and historian Ross Calman unpacks the complexities of Aotearoa / New Zealand's founding document in an accessible way.
Bookmarks with Neil Finn - yes, that Neil Finn!
Time for Bookmarks where each week we get an interesting person, and ask them to recommend some of their favourite books, TV shows, films, music and anything else they want to share. Today Jesse is… Audio
The art of making a great children's picture book
Claire Mabey reviews some brilliant picture books that should entertain both kids and adults. A Guide to Rocks by Sacha Cotter & Josh Morgan (HUIA) Pukeko Who-Keko by Toby Morris (Penguin). Mother of… Audio
The Blokes' Book Club
The Blokes' Book Club existed in Hamilton for a few years now, so what's the appeal? Audio
"Developing a project can feel like being lost in the middle of the ocean" Duncan Sarkies on the joy of discovery
Two years ago this month RNZ National's Culture 101 was launched. And a guest on our very first show, introducing comedy radio drama series The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium was… Audio
Telling Tales: Sue Vice
The controversy over the authenticity of Raynor Winn's The Salt Path has given rise to a broader discussion about the nature and prevalence of literary hoaxes. Audio
How Alan Niven was 'sucked in' to managing Guns N' Roses
While he's on record saying he hates rock 'n' roll books, Alan Niven has nonetheless written his own.
Book review: Hum by Helen Phillips
Stella Chrisostomou reviews Hum by Helen Phillips, published by Allen & Unwin Audio
Book review: The Ghost Walk by Karen Herbert
Sally Wenley reviews The Ghost Walk by Karen Herbert, published by Fremantle Press. Audio
Long running Auckland book shop on brink of closure
One of Auckland's best loved and long-running bookshops is on the brink of closure now its landlord, the Catholic Church, wants to sell up the historic central city property. Hard to Find books moved… Audio
Bookmarks with actor Stacey Leilua
Time for bookmarks, that time of the week when we get one interesting person to delve into some of their favourite things. Actor and creative producer Stacey Leilua joins Jesse today. Stacey has been… Audio
How Hastings Library is turning up the heat this winter
It's still winter for a couple more weeks and it's still pretty cold but if you're in Hastings you can Turn Up the Heat at your local library. Now in its ninth year, this adult only reading challenge… Audio
Greg Broadmore: The wonderful world of graphic novels
Wellington artist Greg Boardmore helped establish the Wētā Game Studio, but says nothing compares to the power and purity of making comics. He joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Book Critic: Julia Alvarez & Josephine Baker
Book critic Bill Hastings gives his latest recommendations; Julia Alvarez, The Cemetery of Untold Stories (Little Brown, 2025) and Josephine Baker, Fearless and Free - A Memoir (Penguin Random House… Audio
