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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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ExtractWe feature an extract from #NewVoicesofAotearoa Matt Heath's debut self-help book, A LIFE LESS PUNISHING, published in 2024 by Allen & Unwin NZ.
14 July 2025
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ExtractWe feature an extract from #NewVoicesofAotearoa Una Cruickshank's award-winning debut, THE CHTHONIC CYCLE, published in 2024 by Te Herenga Waka University Press.
13 July 2025
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ExtractDeliverywoman is the stunning debut collection from Eva Wyles – thirteen short stories that dive into the complexities of human connection, the pursuit of meaning, and modern-day l...
9 July 2025
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ListenDavid Riley is a publisher and author of books for children. His goal is to 'inspire young people with positive, inspirational stories from Aotearoa New Zealand and Oceania', and t...
2 July 2025
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ExtractWhether it's the end of a hard day at work, you've got lots of hungry mouths to feed, or you're simply craving something nourishing that also fills you up, it's time to get busy in...
2 July 2025
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InterviewKete caught up with sci-fi author Alla Zaykova, whose debut novel Galaxy Grifter (Orbit) was released in June 2025, to find out more about Galaxy Grifter's genesis, her writing pro...
26 June 2025
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ExtractZelle and Callum used to be best friends, but they haven't spoken in three years: not since the tragedy that wrenched them apart, and Zelle moved away. But now Zelle is back, and t...
24 June 2025
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InterviewDonovan Te Ahunui Farnham, author, teacher, consultant and leader in Māori-medium education, tells Kete about the genesis of his recently-published book WHĀNAU, a illustrated colle...
18 June 2025
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InterviewAuthor Shelley Burne-Field talks to Kete about how tamariki inspire her, the genesis of her newest book KIMI THE KEKENO'S BIG ADVENTURE, and what she's writing next.
17 June 2025
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ExtractLevi is an interstellar con artist: all charm, no conscience. His only real love is his spaceship, Caerus—his symbol of status and freedom—which he is forced to surrender as loan c...
16 June 2025
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ListenSHORT | POTO, edited by Michelle Elvy and Kiri Piahana-Wong, is a new fully bilingual anthology of 100 flash fiction pieces in both English and te reo Māori, from New Zealand autho...
3 June 2025
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ListenOtago Medical School is 150 years old this year and women make up 50% of their graduates. Between the 1890s - 1967, this was not the case. Michaela Solway and Cynthia Farquhar talk...
3 June 2025
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InterviewHazel Phillips is passionate about bringing the histories of Aotearoa’s wilderness to life through storytelling. Kete asked her some questions about her latest book, FIRE & ICE, an...
28 May 2025
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InterviewFor many readers and writers the Auckland Writers Festival is a sparkling event that they look forward to all year. In 2025, this past weekend, floods of people crowded into the Ao...
20 May 2025
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ExtractDragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul, meals magically appear based on your mood and dreams literally come to life . . . Nevermoor meets Pokémon in New Zealand author Graci...
12 May 2025
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InterviewRachael King talks to Kete about her new book VIOLET AND THE VELVETS, and her event with organisation Girls Rock Aotearoa, who support girls, trans and non-binary kids and teens to...
11 May 2025
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Extract'Doctor Matti Loverock spends her days and nights bringing babies into the world, which means her daughters - seven-year-old triplets Ada, Oona and Hanna - have grown up at Wonderl...
7 May 2025
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ExtractIn this captivating cookbook each page transports you to the sun-drenched beaches of Barcelona and Ibiza. Read on for the luxurious recipe for Spanish-style churros and chocolate d...
5 May 2025
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InterviewMelanie Jenkins and Jo Wilcox's TAKE ME TO SPAIN is a gorgeous book of photography and food, evoking the feeling of summer and holidays. They talk to Kete about what they've create...
5 May 2025
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ExtractKete is excited to feature this extract from the new novel by international bestseller Anne Tiernan, with her trademark wit, sharp observation, charming warmth and devastating hone...
4 May 2025
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InterviewAuckland Writers Festival Artistic Director Lyndsey Fineran gives us the details on some of her favourite events planned for the festival in 2025, all available to book now.
28 April 2025