Author Interview

Humanity stands at a fork in the road when it comes to dealing with the climate emergency - and failure to act risks catastrophe. Climate scientist and conservationist Professor Tim Flannery doesn't… Audio

Catarina de Peters Leitãoe is the author of a new essay about the kiwifruit season in Ōpōtiki. Audio

At least 600,000 people have been exposed to dangerous and deadly toxins as a result of US miltary contamination around the western Pacific. The figure's been compiled by investigative author Jon… Audio

A lesser-known corner of the Kahurangi National Park, on an elevated tussock plateau out of Nelson is known as Tableland. Trampers, prospectors, farmers and early pioneers have known this stretch of… Audio

Anthropologist and author Professor Eben Kirksey explores the frontiers of genetics and what this means for the future of the human species in his new book The Mutant Project : Inside the Global Race… Audio

Screenwriter Lucy Prebble has a special gift. Jesse  talks to her about how she finds the right words to make shows that are funny, tragic, and entertaining all at the same time. Audio

Dave Shaw is the producer, camera man and editor of a popular TV hunting show - now in its sixth season and available to tens of millions of viewers via Amazon's streaming service and here on Prime… Audio, Gallery

Renowned royal family expert and editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine Ingrid Seward chronicles the fascinating story of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip. Ingrid Seward has written more than… Audio

Professor Robert Talisse. talks to Jesse about how to restore civility to democracy and what America needs to do the heal the great divides following the presidential election. Audio

Frances Walsh's new book, Endless Sea focuses on the sea which encircles Aotearoa, and 100 objects from the collection of the New Zealand Maritime Museum, where she works as in-house writer. Audio

Olive and Mabel are two labradors who've become social media stars thanks to a series of short, funny videos made by their owner, Scottish sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter. Video, Audio

Journalist Kermit Pattison has spent 10 years investigating and writing, 'Fossil Men', about the discovery of the 4.4 million-year-old bones of Ardi, thought to be the oldest known skeleton of a human… Audio

Without Trace: On the Trail of New Zealand Missing Persons author Scott Bainbridge talks to Jesse about the case. Audio

Comedian Tom Sainsbury is well-known for his Snapchat videos mimicking politicians, personalities, and stereotypical New Zealanders. Now he's releasing a book about colourful kiwi characters, he talks… Audio

As an 18-year-old, Aminata Conteh-Biger was kidnapped by anti-government rebels in Sierra Leone. She was held captive and brutally treated for months before being released as part of a negotiated… Audio

Dr Aliya Hamid Rao writes about the gender divide when it comes to unemployment in her new book. Audio

Chicago-based writer, essayist and lawyer Christie Tate tells Kathryn about her memoir Group, How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life. Group tells the story of Christie graduating… Audio