Books
Hairy Maclary leads kids' best-sellers
More than a third of Whitcoulls' Kids' Top 50 Books list were written by New Zealand authors.
Book review: Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
Robert Kelly reviews Wild Houses by Colin Barrett published by Jonathan Cape. Audio
Bookmarks with John Davies
John is an opera and theatre director, directing the opera Verdi Meets Puccini, and he joins Jesse on Bookmarks. Audio
Book review: Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by Markus Zusak
Dean Bedford reviews Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by Markus Zusak published by Macmillan. Audio
Book Critic: You Are Here by David Nicholls
Claire Mabey discusses 'the perfect Sunday read' from David Nicholls. She also recommends Commune: Chasing a utopian dream in Aotearoa by Olive Jones and a deep dive into evolution: Eve: How the… Audio
Feature interview: late bloomers have the last laugh
Late bloomers are people who find a way to be successful when no one expects them too. Henry Oliver is a writer who finds inspiration in people who were living one kind of life and then said perhaps I… Audio
'Next minute, I woke up and I was globally viral' - Paddy Gower opens up on his career
The veteran TV presenter's new memoir digs in further to a public life full of highs and lows. Audio
'We cause incredible harm to ourselves' - Tips from the Buddha's life hacks
Psychiatrist, former Buddhist monk and "geek about the mind" Dr Tony Fernando shares advice on managing stress and finding peace in his new book Life Hacks from the Buddha. Video, Audio
Paddy Gower: This is the F#$%ing News
Paddy Gower is one of New Zealand's best-known journalists. He spent five years as Newshub's political editor, before becoming its national correspondent, and more recently he's been a documentary… Audio
Rebecca Sharrock: My Life as a Puzzle
Rebecca Sharrock, who can remember every experience, thought, dream, and feeling since she was a baby has since written a book about her extraordinary life called My Life as a Puzzle. Audio
Kate De Goldi: Reading for pleasure
Kate De Goldi, one of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, shares the latest books she's been reading. Audio
Life Hacks from the Buddha
Dr. Tony Fernando is a psychiatrist, sleep specialist and ordained Buddhist monk. His new book explains how to be calm and content in a chaotic world. Audio
The Story of a Heart - the medical miracle of organ transplants
Dr Rachel Clarke's new book is the account of a nine-year-old girl, who suffered a catastrophic brain bleed in a car accident, and the boy who received the lifesaving gift of her heart. It explores… Audio
Elif Shafak - There are Rivers in the Sky
Elif Shafak is an award-winning British-Turkish novelist. Her latest book, There are Rivers in the Sky, has just hit the shelves. Audio
Book review: Frankie by Graham Norton
Jane Westaway reviews Frankie by Graham Norton published by Hachette. Audio
'Books that made us want to keep on reading':The 2024 Booker Prize shortlist
RNZ executive editor of specialist news Jeremy Rees has been following the Booker, and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The odd and unexpected Booker Prize finalist list
Some expected favourites have not made the cut, five of the six novels are by women and all the books are short.
Kiwi thriller writer Catherine Lea
First came Tartan Noir, then Outback Noir...now author Catherine Lea is helping to fuel the rise of Northland Noir with her series of crime thrillers set at the top of the country. Audio
Book review: Paris In Ruins by Sebastian Smee
Quentin Johnson reviews Paris In Ruins by Sebastian Smee published by Text Publishing. Audio
Lloyd Jones on telling parts of his life through poetry
Lloyd Jones is well known for his numerous novels including Mister Pip which won the Commonwealth Prize for Literature and was shortlisted for the Man Booker. Audio
