Author Interview

As a kid in the English city of Bristol, Paul Henry loved The Beverly Hillbillies and became obsessed with America. Now the outspoken broadcaster has a part-time home in Palm Springs. In his latest… Audio

Avid board-rider and photographer Derek Morrison's book Surf Dreams takes us through the country's popular and most remote surfing communities with tales of the personalities who ride the waves. The… Audio

Renowned economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs talks about what the world will look when the pandemic subsides.  Audio

People tend to think of the Kaimanawa ferals when the subject of wild horses in New Zealand comes up, but there is a significantly larger number of wild horses in Northland. Kelly Wilson's new book… Audio

In his new book about the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry, Battle of Brothers, historian and royal expert Robert Lacey examines the breakdown and explains why the relationship between the… Audio

Ron McQuilter lives by his ABCs - Assume nothing, Believe nobody, Check everything. It's helped him through 37 years working as a private investigator in New Zealand. Born in Scotland, Ron followed… Audio

Author and illustrator Ned Barraud tackles the story of our largest prehistoric bird - the moa. Audio, Gallery

Annabel Langbein talks to Jesse about her latest book, her memoir, Bella: My Life in Food. Audio

For three years, New Yorker staff writer Andrew Marantz lived in the world of trolls and white supremacists, watching them use the internet to advance their odious ideas. He talks to Jesse about what… Audio

Dr Karena Kelly, a specialist in Māori language and linguistics, took on the task of translating Seuss’ last book published before his death Oh, The Places You’ll Go. Audio

Peter Alsop's new book Wonderland collects some of the striking hand-coloured photographs captured around New Zealand in between the 1950s and 1970s.  Audio, Gallery

Hot off the Press - Black Lives Matter and the Coronavirus both make an appearance in the latest poetry collection from Tusiata Avia - who's also celebrating being named a 2020 Arts Foundation… Audio

Food writer Sarah Tuck's first cookbook Coming Unstuck came about after a tumultuous time in her life, having been written in the aftermath of her marriage break-up. Stuck Together - the Dish … Audio

Shona Riddell enjoys cold, windy weather and stories about remote locations. She's also had a long-held fascination for lighthouses. So it's perhaps no surprise her new book, Guiding Lights tells the… Audio

A new book in the BWB Texts series highlighting a period of Auckland's late 20th century history The Platform by Melani Anae explores the legacy of the Polynesian Panthers. It's also the author's… Audio

Award-winning playwright and novelist Ayad Akhtar was born in America to Pakistani immigrants, much of his work invokes themes of religion, economics, identity and the American-Muslim experience. He… Audio

In this week's "How to write" series, Caspar Green, of @quizlivetonight joins Jesse to explain how to write a great quiz.  Audio

Women are being urged to take a step forward in their careers and workplaces to get payrises and promotions. Rachel Petero and Jo Cribb have co-authored the book, Take Your Space. Rachel talks to… Audio

Tania is an award-winning author whose latest work draws young readers into the world of MÄori mythology - through a rollicking tale of adventure. Tania Roxborogh has written more than thirty… Audio