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Immerse yourself in feature stories on books and authors from Aotearoa. Dive into author interviews, articles, extracts, essays and more.

Tēnā, rukuhia ngā paki hirahira o ngā pukapuka me ngā kaituhi nō Aotearoa. Rukuhia ngā uiui kaituhi, ngā atikara, ngā tīpakohanga, ngā tuhingaroa, aha atu, aha atu.

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Listen: Living with dyslexia, Chanelle Moriah

Chanelle Moriah, author of non-fiction workbooks I AM DYSLEXIC and THIS IS ADHD, talks about the process of writing with dyslexia and getting diagnosed, and how the book can help n...

30 January 2026

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Extract: New Zealand Place Names, by Peter Dowling

From Aotearoa to Zalatown, Whanganui to Whangarei, Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua to Bluff, New Zealand Place Names is a treasure trove of names for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy...

14 January 2026

Interview

WORTH A DETOUR destinations with Peter Janssen

Peter Janssen muses on the 'Sunday Drive' and how it shaped his love of exploring places--or being 'a complete nosey-parker'--as his travel guides WORTH A DETOUR (NORTH AND SOUTH) ...

17 December 2025

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Extract: Overland to the Island, by Hannah Bulloch

OVERLAND TO THE ISLAND tells the lively and frequently jaw-dropping story of Alan and Joan MacLeod's 1963 journey from Dunedin to the Isle of Skye in Scotland with their six childr...

10 December 2025

Interview

A house-truck across the world: Hannah Bulloch

Author of OVERLAND TO THE ISLAND, Hannah Bulloch, delves into the writing and research processes that brought her book to life.

10 December 2025

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'Children of the Mist' by Elsdon Best republished

Esteemed scholar Rāpata Wiri (Ngā Tūhoe and Ngāti Ruapani) chats to Kathryn Ryan about the new edition of CHILDREN OF THE MIST, by Elsdon Best.

2 December 2025

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Dinah Hawken reads a poem

Esteemed poet Dinah Hawken speaks about her career and upcoming 2026 new book, plus reads a poem, in this interview at RNZ.

27 November 2025

Interview

Cats at Work: Leanne McGregor on furry friends

Leanne McGregor chats to Kete about furry friends, writing her first book, and the path to publishing CATS WITH JOBS.

19 November 2025

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Listen: Kiri Lightfoot's love of picture books

Kiri Lightfoot, author of the recent picture book TE NGAHERE I TE PŌ / THE FOREST AT NIGHT and award-winning YA BEAR, talks about the brilliance of picture books.

13 November 2025

Interview

Skateboarding and research joy: Josie Shapiro and Sue Orr

Brilliant, sparkling novels: Josie Shapiro and Sue Orr talk skateboarding, digging deep into research, and surprising characters. Take a look to see into the background of GOOD THI...

12 November 2025

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Extract: Amma, by Saraid de Silva

We feature an extract from #NewVoicesofAotearoa Saraid de Silva's debut novel, AMMA, published in 2024 by Moa Press.

12 November 2025

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Extract: Tāmaki Makaurau 2025: Essays on Life in Auckland

An essay extract by Jean Teng from the recently-released book TĀMAKI MAKAURAU 2025: ESSAYS ON LIFE IN AUCKLAND

11 November 2025

Interview

'The urgent need for stories': Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson

Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson talks to Kete about her books, her publishing company Tagata Atamai, and what's on the horizon. Plus we feature a poem extract from TUSIATA, her se...

4 November 2025

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Listen: Olivia Spooner and WWII American soldiers

Olivia Spooner reflects on WWII American soldiers based in NZ, the subject of her latest novel, in this SUNDAY MORNING interview.

30 October 2025

Interview

'joyful queer tangata Tiriti ways': Dr liz breslin

Dr. liz breslin gives Kete the lowdown on their new collection, SHOW YOU'RE WORKING OUT.

29 October 2025

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Extract: Tales of Curiosity, by Sonya McArthur

An extract from biodiversity ranger Sonya McArthur's new book, TALES OF CURIOSITY.

23 October 2025

Interview

Chris Knox: Never Just a Tall Dwarf

Graham Reid pens a personal reflection on Chris Knox and the new biography CHRIS KNOX: NOT GIVEN LIGHTLY by Craig Robertson.

21 October 2025

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Listen: Catch that Fish with chef Al Brown

A lifelong love of fishing has led chef Al Brown to his latest endeavour - a book for children and adults, HOOKED: LEARNING TO FISH. He talks to

16 October 2025

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Interview: Ingrid Horrocks and Michelle Duff talk short stories

Short stories are hot, and Michelle Duff and Ingrid Horrocks have written two of 2025's most anticipated collections. They talk about their writing processes, the novels that are u...

16 October 2025

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Extract: dish fast Two, by Sarah Tuck

Cheat's Pizza for those busy nights! Thanks to SCG Media for this recipe from DISH FAST TWO, the book that brings together the most popular recipes from the last three years of dis...

15 October 2025

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Interview: Rewriting Ernest Rutherford, with author Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright, author of ERNEST RUTHERFORD AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN PHYSICS, has many little-known facts about Ernest Rutherford at his fingertips. Learn about Marie Curie's radioa...

15 October 2025