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Kiwi authors nominated for valuable literary award
Two books by Waikato writer Catherine Chidgey have been nominated for the 2024 Dublin Literary Award.
It's the world's most valuable annual prize for a work of fiction published in English, with a… Audio
Linda Margolin Royal on novel inspired by 'Japenese Schindler'
The Star on the Grave by Linda Margolin Royal is inspired by the true story of Chiune Sugihara and the thousands of people, including Linda herself, who owe him their lives. Audio
Shepherdess - Connecting rural women
Growing up on a rural Australian farm didn't prepare Kristy McGregor for the isolation she'd experience when she made the move to a dairy and beef farm in Horowhenua with her husband in 2014. Audio
Ainslie Hogarth discusses her book Normal Women
The heroine of author Ainslie Hogarth's latest book, Normal Women, is desperate to break free from a suffocating, conventional, upper-middle-class life. In her bid for freedom, Dani, stumbles stumbles… Audio
Submarine captain David Marquet on leadership
Retired U.S Navy Captain transformed one of the lowest-ranked US submarine crews into the best in the fleet. Audio
Tony Simpson: A Gent in Overseasia
In 1973, Tony Simpson - author, historian, and public servant - travelled overseas on what turned out to be an OE like no other. Audio
Poet Terry Fitzgibbon's coastal connections
Anna Thomas caught up with poet and artist Terry Fitzgibbon about his new book 'Salt: Coastal Connections' published by White Cloud Books. The book features stunning images from award winning… Audio
1964 - a quarterly journal capturing the creative side of mountain culture
A photo essay about Aotearoa's most inland surfboard shaper is the kind of content that "falls into the lap" of Laura Williamson, editor of the Southern Lakes print journal 1964. The quarterly… Audio
2004: Kate Camp
Poet and literature critic, Kate Camp talks with Kim Hill about Katherine Mansfield – perhaps New Zealand’s most famous literary daughter. Camp won the NZSA Jessie Mackay Award for Best First Book of… Audio
2018: Sian Davey
Siân Davey is a photographer with a background in fine art and social policy. Her book ‘Looking for Alice’, which… Audio
2017: Margaret Atwood
Canadian author Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel ‘The Handmaid's Tale’ was, in 2017, enjoying a resurgence of interest. The… Audio
'Terrifyingly perfect magic' - Authors and book lovers share their favourite NZ reads
RNZ asked several of Aotearoa's most noteworthy authors and book lovers to pick their favourite New Zealand-authored book they read in 2023 - whether a bold new work or a timeless classic.
Gamble to publish two books in 12 months pays off with two best sellers
Catherine Chidgey wasn't sure about having two books published in a year - but she's ended up with two best-sellers.
2003: Michael King
Kim Hill interviews historian and writer Dr Michael King at the time of the release of his acclaimed book ‘The Penguin History of New Zealand’, in 2003, the year before King's death. The author talks… Audio
2022: Colm Tóibín
The author of 10 novels, Colm Tóibín speaks with Kim Hill in 2022 about his 2021 Folio Prize winning book ‘The Magician’, a fictionalised account of the life of Thomas Mann. Tóibín’s novels ‘The… Audio
Book review: Day by Michael Cunningham
Lynn Freeman reviews Day by Michael Cunningham published by 4th Estate. Audio
Book review: Life Done Differently by Lisa Jansen
Harry Broad reviews Life Done Differently by Lisa Jansen published by High Tide Audio
Book review: Boy Swallows Universe TV Tie In by Trent Dalton
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Boy Swallows Universe TV Tie In by Trent Dalton published by 4th Estate Audio
Book review: Why Memory Matters
Dean Bedford reviews Why Memory Matters: 'Remembered Histories' and the Politics of the Past by Rowan Light published by Bridget Williams Books. Audio
Ruth Shaw: Wee bookshops and huge love for dogs
Ruth Shaw, author of the international bestsellerThe Bookseller at the End of the World, tells Saturday Morning about her new book, which is all about a love of dogs. Audio