Ben Brown
The New Zealanders and the Roald Dahl re-edits
There was heated debate when edited versions of Roald Dahl's books were released last year in an attempt to make them more suitable for today's young readers.
Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod, who is… Audio
The whakapapa of a story from imagination to understanding, laid out by Lyttelton poet Ben Brown
Ben Brown (Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Koroki, Ngāti Paoa) speaks about the power of imagination and its deep roots in te ao Māori at the 2021 WORD Christchurch Festival. Audio
Telling stories and the potency in being heard
The nation's first Te Awhi Rito - Reading Ambassador - is on a mission to get more noses into books. Lyttleton-based Ben Brown knew the power of the word from a young age. Audio
“Matua, you say that words can change the world. One word changed my world – guilty.”
In a powerful address, Lyttelton poet Ben Brown explores the impact of deprivation and cultural estrangement on generations of our boys, as well as the redemptive power of words. Audio
Writing workshop to help youth justice facility residents
Writer Ben Brown held a writing workshop earlier this year at Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo, the Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Residence facility at Rolleston near Christchurch. He talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Lit Crawl: Rejectamenta
Rejection makes you stop in your tracks. No sooner do your eyes trace over the words: I am writing to inform you… Then your heart sinks, your eyes well with tears, the piece of paper falls to the… Audio
Between the kindling and the blaze
Whether it's a bro in a pub or his grandfather mowing the lawn, for writer Ben Brown mana is as intrinsic a value as his writing practice. He recites poetry from the collection From the kindling to… Audio
Stages: Lyttelton's Wunderbar - NZ most visually disarming bar
Anthonie Tonnon heads to Lyttelton and visits a venue with nine lives. It may also be the country's most visually disarming bar - The Wunderbar. Audio
Oscar Pistorius trial to begin this evening
The trial of the South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius for the murder of his girlfriend, will begin tonight. Audio
Poet Ben Brown
The Port town of Lyttelton- just through the tunnel from Christchurch- embraces and celebrates its musicians and artists. Poet Ben Brown is one of these and we hear Ben in public performance and he… Audio
Evening Business for 16 March 2012
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Evening Business for 29 July 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 20 May 2011
In business news, Xero cuts its full year loss as sales triple, LinkedIn shares double on their debut, and the sharemarket rises. Audio
Evening Business for 19 May 2011
A new survey suggests employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find skilled workers, with engineers hardest to find. Audio
Evening Business for 19 May 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 19 May 2011
Ryman records another record full year profit, Moody's downgrades Australia's big four banks and the sharemarket rises. Audio
Auckland court criticised over faulty fire exit
The Ministry of Justice is being criticised over security arrangements at the Manukau District Court. Audio
Evening Business for 13 May 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Evening Business for 12 May 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio