Books
Thousands queue as Wellington library reopens after seven years
Two central Wellington landmarks have drawn significant crowds after years-long closures.
Niki Harré: A year as a secular priest
Compiling vows, offering priestly services, and embedding herself in church communities - she's documented her experience in a new book called The Calling. Audio
Book review: This Is Where the Serpent Lives
Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore in Auckland reviews This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin, published by Bloomsbury Publishing. Audio
Crime writer S.A. Cosby on his 'Southern Noir' books
Kiwi audiences will be able to see S.A Cosby in person when he's here for the Auckland Writers Festival. Audio
Who's coming to the 2026 Auckland Writers Festival?
The programme for the 2026 Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tamaki has just dropped, and it's looking to be a star-studded line-up for book lovers. The programme is compiled by artistic director… Audio
Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up
The former PM is among big literary names, from Helen Garner and Mick Herron to Captain Underpants' author Dav Pilkey.
Book Critic: Books for teens and tweens
Catherine Ross is the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School and she always has great picks to share for younger readers. Here is her list today: For Ages 10+ Dr Zeus By James Patterson… Audio
Book review: The Old Fire by Elisa Shua Dusapin
Kiran Dass reviews The Old Fire by Elisa Shua Dusapin, published by Daunt. Audio
The real life story behind Winnie-the-Pooh
Broadcaster and former politician Gyles Brandreth explores that complicated story in his new book Somewhere, A Boy and a Bear: A Biography of A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh - he joins Emile Donovan… Audio
Book review: What to Wear by Jenny Bornholdt
Airini Beautrais reviews What to Wear by Jenny Bornholdt by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Audio
Aussie farmer who swam his way out of depression
After decades of self-medicating with beer, Brendan Cullen is now an open-water swimmer and a "sounding board" for rural people who are struggling.
Charlotte Grimshaw: The Black Monk
A part psychological thriller and part family saga that examines themes of shame, addiction, truth and the stories we tell to survive. Audio
Kevin Toolis: You Never Forget Your First Corpse, Do You?
Bafta award-winning filmmaker Kevin Toolis grew up on a remote Irish island where death and dying were an everyday part of life. Audio
Wellington Central Library Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui to reopen
Wellington Central Library Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui will reopen its doors for the first time in seven years later this month. Krystal Gibbens had a preview. Audio
Ardern on list as Ockham Book Awards finalists revealed
Jacinda Ardern is up for a prize for her memoir, while author Catherine Chidgey could be the first person to win three prizes for fiction in the Ockhams.
Cop It Write - a killer handbook for crime writers
Retired police detective now author, Angus McLean joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Book Critic: A Selection of Crime Novels
Afternoons book critic Catherine Robertson has been binge reading crime novels and joins Jesse to share her thoughts on: City of Vengeance by D.V. Bishop (Pan McMillan) Dead Man's Axe by Bing Turkby… Audio
Book review: Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven, published by Macmillan. Audio
Book review: Kin by Tayari Jones
Gina Rogers reviews Kin by Tayari Jones, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Book review: Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns
Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns, published by Farshore. Audio
