Thursday, June 4, 2026

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What we’re reading: best new books

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Cast Away, RRP $36.99 1704: Alexander Selkirk, navigator of a buccaneering ship in the South Pacific Ocean, is abandoned by his crew on a deserted...

What we’re reading: best new books

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One Last Question, Prime Minister, RRP $39.99 Barry Soper has spent the best part of five decades reporting from New Zealand's corridors of power. His...

What we’re listening to: noteworthy podcasts

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Thrift An upbeat podcast, by Radio New Zealand National and Katy Gosset, offers wise ways to beat the cost of living crisis and get the...

What we’re watching: Thursday Murder Club and more

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The Thursday Murder Club Netflix Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth...

A journey no one should face…

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Author, teacher and poet, Serie Barford’s final collection of poems, Standing on My Shadow, negotiates her devastating journey with cancer. Long listed for the...

What we’re watching: People We Meet On Vacation, and more

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People We Meet on Vacation Netflix People We Meet on Vacation is a classic rom-com if we’ve ever seen one. The original Netflix film is based...

What we’re listening to: Appealing podcasts

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The Bryce Crawford Podcast The Bryce Crawford Podcast is a faith-based show focused on Christianity and everyday life. Bryce shares personal experiences, Bible teachings, and advice on building a stronger...

Local book Jolly Good!

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Kawakawa Bay author Lisa Jolly has been nominated for the International Impact Book Award. Her book, titled The Diary of Mrs Jolly Good, Because...

What we’re reading: The best of new book releases

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A FAR-FLUNG LIFE, RRP $38 This new novel from writer M.L. Stedman is set against the vast and timeless landscape of Western Australia. It’s described...

What we’re listening to: No Stupid Questions and more

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No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds New Zealand financial expert Susan Edmunds answers listeners’ questions on a wide range of subjects in this ongoing podcast...
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