Writing
Prose & poetry on a plate
In this episode of Voices; we meet a group of writers sharing food culture and personal stories in their local neighbourhood. Audio
Life On Volcanoes - editor Janet McAllister and writer Courtney Sina Meredith
Its Mother's Day, and a mother is the inspiration behind a new book of essays just out this week. In an era of endless blogs, tweets and posts, what room is there for the personal published essay… Audio, Gallery
Dr Eugenia Cheng: Curing maths phobia with food and music
Dr Eugenia Cheng is coming to Auckland for the Writers Festival to talk about her latest book, The Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World that Doesn't. She speaks to Jim about her mission to rid… Audio
Wylie Gustafson: The yodeler who sued Yahoo! and won
Wylie Gustafson has possibly the most famous yodel in the world - the three second Yahoo! yodel - but he never expected he would need to hire a lawyer because of it. Video, Audio
Markus Zusak: The pressure of an international best seller
Award winning writer Markus Zusak speaks to Jim ahead of his appearance at the Auckland Writers' Festival. Audio
Max Olijnyk: why I love skateboarding
To 'look' like a skater is still a badge of honour even for a "grey-haired dad with a bad knee", says writer and skateboarder Max Olijnyk. He tells Kim Hill why, in his 40s, he's still completely… Video, Audio
Three Minutes Max: Catherine Robertson
Author Catherine Robertson has been thinking about the merits of feeling good about not being good at things. Audio
Luke Wright - Poet, performer, publisher, and broadcaster
Luke Wright is a poet, performer, publisher, curator and broadcaster. He has written and performed nine spoken word shows and two verse plays, including The Toll, Frankie Vah, and What I Learned from… Video, Audio
Sarah Perry on leaving the church to become a writer
British author Sarah Perry has followed up her number-one bestseller The Essex Serpent with a novel called Melmoth. She talks to Kim Hill about faith, illness, moral courage and her taste for the… Audio
Women writers with disability - read us!
Here we are, read us: Women, disability and writing is about to be launched, offering readers an insight into the relationship between writing and disability. It's a little book with big ideas… Audio
Brasch on the Expressway - Lynn Jenner
New Zealand poet and Landfall editor Charles Brasch and the Kapiti Expressway, there is a connection for Kapiti Coast poet Lynn Jenner in the new poetry and essay collection she's working on called… Audio
Graeme Simsion: unusual path to becoming a best-selling author
The author of the Rosie series Graeme Simsion talks about his mid-life career change which led to him becoming a best-selling writer. Audio
Kiwi Rules with Kevin Ireland
Today's Kiwi Rules guest Kevin Ireland is a poet, short story writer, novelist and librettist - someone who writes texts for musicals. He has had an incredibly successful career and among the many… Audio
The wind is up and we're on - poems by Jo Randerson
Jo Randerson is an artist whose career it seems knows no bounds - she is best known currently as a director, performer and producer with Barbarian Productions the theatre company she established with… Audio, Gallery
Karyn Hay: making a name as a novelist
Karyn Hay is still remembered for presenting Radio With Pictures from 1980-1986 and RNZ listeners will know her from her show Lately, with Karyn Hay. But Karyn is also an author of note. Her first… Audio
How to help your teenager get enough sleep
How much sleep do teenagers really need and why do they feel the urge to stay up so late? Teenagers need more sleep than adults and their circadian rhythms are actually different, says parenting… Audio
Anne Kennedy's novel tackles art and climate change
After a messy break up writer Janice wants to find a new home for her beloved fridge before she takes up an arts fellowship in Antarctica. Janice may be on the brink of success, but her chaotic… Audio
Valerie Mason-John: from orphan to inspiration
Valerie Mason-John had the odds stacked against her from the moment her mother abandoned her as an infant. Her upbringing in foster homes and orphanages lead to a life of addiction, crime, eating… Audio
Building blocks to reading and writing
Educationalist, Frances Adlam with tips for parents on how to help their children love reading and writing. Her book Raise Your Child to Read and Write - aims to give caregivers strategies to engage… Audio
Celebrating the life of Katherine Mansfield
It's the 130th anniversary of writer Katherine Mansfield's birth, and her home town is going all out to celebrate the life of one of its favourite daughters. Wellington Arts Festival KM130 encompasses… Audio