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The Reading
New Zealand novels, short stories and short dramas adapted by RNZ.
Broadcast Mon to Thurs at 7:45pm on Nights
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A Game of Cards written and read by Witi Ihimaera
5:00 AM."A Game of Cards" is a short story written by Witi Ihimaera in 1972 that tells the story of a young man who returns home and visits his sick grandmother Miro who loves to play card games. Audio
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Beginning of the Tournament written and read by Witi Ihimaera
5:00 AM."Beginning of the Tournament" The narrator's father calls asking him to come home to bolster the team numbers in the local hockey tournament. Audio
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In Search of the Emerald City written and read by Witi Ihimaera
5:00 AM."In Search of the Emerald City" is a story about a Maori family who leave their whanau and roots behind to seek the opportunities of the big city. Audio
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The Child written and read by Witi Ihimaera
5:00 AM."The Child" is about the devoted and loving relationship between a young boy and his grandmother. Who is caring for who? Audio
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Tangi written and read by Witi Ihimaera
5:00 AM."Tangi" is about a young man and his father at a three day tangihanga. It is an account of death but also an affirmation of life. Audio
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Fire on Greenstone written and read by Witi Ihimaera
5:00 AM."Fire on Greenstone" is a story about family and a treasured whanau house which holds many items of historic significance to the whanau. Audio
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