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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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ExtractFall into this atmospheric extract from Brannavan Gnanalingam's latest novel.
13 October 2026
ListenHow humans have changed birdlife and how birds have changed us.
12 October 2026
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ExtractA summer fruit recipe from GIVE for keen bakers to try.
12 October 2026
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ExtractWe feature an excerpt from Wellington author Gayna Vettor's RESIDUAL IMAGES.
9 October 2026
ListenRichard Wolfe on his new book 'The Passing of the Forest'.
8 October 2026
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InterviewRoss Murray explores the seeds of inspiration for his new graphic novel BEDFORD STREET.
6 October 2026
ListenLawerence Patchett joins Emile Donovan on RNZ to discuss Patchett's new short story collection.
1 October 2026
ListenWiti Ihimaera Smiler talks with Kathryn Ryan on RNZ about returning to the world of 'The Whale Rider'.
1 October 2026
ListenJosiah Morgan joins RNZ's Culture 101
20 September 2026
ListenBruce Ansley joins Jim Mora on RNZ's Sunday Morning to discuss THE FARM.
20 September 2026
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Interview14 September 2026
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Interview14 September 2026
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ExtractHe pakipoto mā ngā kaipānui katoa i roto tonu i te reo Māori.
14 September 2026
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Extract14 September 2026
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Extract14 September 2026
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InterviewDebut author Molly Crighton writes about the similarities between writing crime fiction and finding information as a librarian.
9 September 2026
ListenKelly Ana Morey's novel was published a year after her death. Harriet Allan talks with RNZ's Kathryn Ryan about editing it.
8 September 2026
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ExtractA fabulous extract from #newvoicesofAotearoa author Tīhema Baker's recently released novel.
3 September 2026
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InterviewAuthor-illustrator team Kiri and Pippa natter about all things picture books.
3 September 2026
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ExtractEnjoy this fabulous extract about Shane's unconventional childhood.
2 September 2026
ListenJohn Summers joins RNZ's Sunday Morning for the slot 'What’s My Book About'.
30 August 2026