Books
Wellington's Readers and Writers Festival off the books this year
The city's writers residency, which has run for 23 years, is also urgently fundraising after not having its funding renewed. Audio
Beloved children's illustrator Gavin Bishop goes to Te Papa
The Christchurch-based 79-year-old has illustrated for Joy Cowley in books like Cowshed Christmas, as well as his own books, most recently Atua: Māori Gods and Heroes. Audio
Shine On | Trailer
Katherine Mansfield's not dead. She lives vibrantly in the hearts and minds of scores of people here and everywhere, 100 years since she died. Video
Auckland Writers Festival returns for 2025
Last year the Auckland Writers Festival smashed all previous attendance records - this year looks to be even bigger. Audio
Auckland Writers Festival reveals full 2025 programme
Sir Ian Rankin, Samantha Harvey, David Nicholls and Colm Toibin are among an eclectic lineup of literary voices heading to Tāmaki Makaurau for the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival in May.
Book review with Phil Vine
Phil Vine reviews One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad published by Text Publishing. Audio
Dick Frizzell: 'I had my own private world all to myself that no one could enter'
The iconic New Zealand artist calls on his very vivid memories in his new memoir, Hastings: A Boy's Own Adventure, which he wrote in pencil. Audio
Book Critic: new work from Michelle Duff and Kate Camp
Claire Mabey reviews a forthcoming book of short stories from Michelle Duff called Surplus Women and Makeshift Seasons, new poetry from Kate Camp. She also reviews Australian writer Helen Garner's… Audio
Author, director and cop Stef Harris on his two new,
Two novellas. Two women who have arrived in New Zealand as immigrants and find themselves in desperate situations. Audio
Book review: Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold
Dean Bedford reviews Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael Schulman published by HarperCollins Audio
The Reread with Ashleigh Young
The managing editor of Te Herenga Waka University Press joins Emile Donovan to brave the challenge of rereading a significant book from her past: The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. Audio
Lost (and found) in translation: International Booker Prize nominee Sophie Hughes
Sophie Hughes has just picked up her record-breaking fifth nomination for the International Booker - more than any other single translator - for translating Italian writer Vincenzo Latronico's novel P… Audio
The 'strange process' that got Badjelly on TV
For over 50 years, Spike Milligan's deliciously pernicious witch Badjelly has been hugely popular in New Zealand. Audio
Author Karen McMillan details her island-hopping adventure
Move over Famous Five, there's another bunch of kids with their pets having amazing adventures - this time through the Pacific. Audio
Book review: Chameleon by Robert Dessaix
Louise O'Brien reviews Chameleon by Robert Dessaix published by Text Publishing. Audio
NZ author named on list of Women's Prize for Fiction longlist
Saraid de Silva's Amma is in the running for the $68,000 international writing prize. Audio
2025 Ockham Book Awards finalists announced
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust says the competition for the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards will be fierce - with a strong line-up of finalists vying for the top prizes. Chairperson Nicola… Audio
Book review: Toitu Te Whenua by Lauren Keenan
Paul Diamond reviews Toitu Te Whenua by Lauren Keenan published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Witi Ihimaera
Legendary New Zealand writer Witi Ihimaera joins Emile Donovan to share about new mentoring opportunities for emerging Māori writers, run by group Te Kaituhi Māori. Audio
Book review: A Bird in the Bush: From Fledgling to Flight
Lynn Freeman reviews A Bird in the Bush: From Fledgling to Flight by Marnie Anstis published by Boots Books. Audio
