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Billy Bird lands in the Listen Anytime Library
"Emma Neale's Billy Bird is a magnificent book. It’s sad, and happy, and funny, and brutal ... there were so many times when I thought ‘Exactly!’ and ‘How can I explain what this writing does to you?’ ... Writing this wonderful is unusual and rare, though it sometimes happens when poets turn to prose." - Sarah Foster
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A stunning tale of a boy and a whale
1 Oct 2018Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand. He finds young abandoned orca and his life is further thrown into chaos, when he rallies to help protect it against hostile, threatening interests.
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My Father's Island - the life of a brilliant, driven and sometimes cruel father
2 Jul 2018Adam Dudding's personal and moving account is a stunning start to the renaissance of the popular book readings online and on Nine to Noon.
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New writing on The Reading and online
9 Apr 2018Nine new writers show the diversity of their ideas and styles in this great collection of new works. The writers are all from last years MA in creative writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters, VUW
Series & Collections
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Go Ahead Caller
It's Ken Oath, the voice of reason - cutting the crap with a heart of gold
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Short Stories
Single short stories and multi-episode stories from freelance writers and published collections.
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Short-Episode Drama Series
Dramatic plays in short-episode form.
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Comedy and Satire
Current and past funny stuff - short series.
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The Listen Anytime Library
Adapted novels, biographies, travelogues and more.
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The Reading
New Zealand novels, short stories and short dramas adapted by RNZ. Broadcast every weekday around 10:45am on Nine to Noon.
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Major Plays
Full-length audio plays - drama and comedy
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Children's Treasure Chest
Audio and video stories for free!
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Not For Children
Young Adult books and stories – parental guidance advised.
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New Shorts
Short plays by emerging writers and writers new to audio drama.
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Encore - the Story of New Zealand theatre
The past, present and future of theatre in Aotearoa.
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Shakespeare & Co
Monologues, scenes, sonnets and stuff from Shakespeare and other classic writers
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The week that was
14 Dec 2018The week that was with Radar and Melanie Bracewell with the lighter side of the headlines. Audio
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'Bonus Episode'
14 Dec 2018Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Kia Pono, Kia Tika, Kia Aroha
12 Dec 2018Actor, writer and mental health advocate Rob Mokoraka joins James Nokise to talk about making theatre out of trauma and finding a way through the storm of depression. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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'We tried to find each town’s unique shit points'
10 Dec 2018Sh*t Towns of New Zealand started as a Facebook page. The authors enjoyed taking a swipe at pretty much the whole country so much that they made a book. Video, Audio
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The right for tweets to be forgotten?
10 Dec 2018Comedian Kevin Hart has been fired from his Oscar-hosting role after homophobic tweets from the past resurfaced. Is it foolish for public figures to expect missteps from their past to go unnoticed? Audio
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Lego and the digestive tract & expensive cheap shoes!
7 Dec 2018The week that was with Radar and Michele A'Court with the lighter side of the headlines, including the cheap trick which fooled luxury shoe shoppers, and how long does it take a swallowed piece of… Audio
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Bonus Episode
7 Dec 2018Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Audio
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"Did you just chickensplain me?"
5 Dec 2018Journalist and podcaster Leonie Hayden shares some high-end fried chicken while talking hair loss, happiness, Te Ao Māori and coping with criticism. Audio
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Brydon: 'A variety show more than just ... gag, gag, gag'
3 Dec 2018Welsh Comedian Rob Brydon is the star of shows like The Trip, Gavin and Stacey and Would I Lie To You? - and he's coming to New Zealand for the first time next year with a live stand up show Video, Audio
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A behemoth bovine and baby name trends
30 Nov 2018The week that was with comedians Radar and Melanie Bracewell. What's in a name? Would you call your child Peace, Rainbow or Harmony? What about Leviathan or Rogue, or something a bit more consumable… Audio
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Bonus Episode
30 Nov 2018Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Donna Brookbanks reviews Catherine Tate live
29 Nov 2018Yesterday we had the amazing Catherine Tate in our studio. last night she had her first New Zealand show in Auckland and Donna Brookbanks went along. Audio
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Finding a Happy Ending
28 Nov 2018Comedian and actor Angella Dravid shares some classic fried chicken with James Nokise while talking about love, loss, comedy - and prison. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Kiwi comedians trying to get home safely
26 Nov 2018Getting home at night if you're not a man isn't that simple, as we've heard recently. For female comedians in New Zealand the danger is real and concerning, which is why a fundraiser has been set up… Audio
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Florida see you later alligator, Finns troll Trump
23 Nov 2018The week that was with Radar and Elisabeth Easther. They're along with some of the wry headlines of the week, including the Florida Walmart which has trespassed an alligator, and Finnish people troll… Audio
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Bonus Episode
23 Nov 2018Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Men Who Stare at Fences
21 Nov 2018Comic actor Josh Thomson squeezes into the shower with James to talk fame, family, births, deaths and dads. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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The week that was
16 Nov 2018Justine Smith and Gemma Gracewood have a laugh at some of the lighter stories which have surfaced this week. Audio
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Bonus Episode
16 Nov 2018Clinical psychologist Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Audio
