Robert Lukins' third novel is clever, witty and thought-provoking.

China’s rising naval confidence echoes maritime daring of Yuan dynasty’s Kublai Khan.

The “microbial arms race” returns to viral phages to counter deadly infections.

After months at the top, Chelsea Winter's Tasty is usurped.

My first thought was, “Why me?” The second was, “Why not?”

The finalists for NZ's most prestigious book awards are announced.

A tale of building a new life after an abusive relationship makes for an impressive debut.

This charming survey of children’s literature through the centuries should be treasured.

Local and international books for our youngest bookworms.

Highly enjoyable debut novel set in the manipulative worlds of publishing and Hollywood.

Sprawling epic follows fortunes of couple destined to be together but thwarted by history.

Young historian brings early lives of the great and the good to vivid life.

The NZ books we've been buying this week.

New thrillers explore racially charged Texas, political intrigue & a locked-room mystery.

The latest research on how nature reduces stress and boosts brain power.

In praise of bonkbuster fiction + the 'dirty books' which started the fiction trend.

The local books NZers bought during the Christmas break.

From kākā to kiwi, what nature restoration successes mean you can see in Wellington.

Listener books editor Mark Broatch casts a discerning eye over 2025's local releases.

Listener books editor Mark Broatch casts a discerning eye over 2025's new releases.

After 2000 years, there are as many questions around Jesus and who he really was as ever.

Michele Hewitson talks Brexit, books, parties & philandering with Boris Johnson.

The local books New Zealanders will reading - and cooking from - this summer.

NZ’s conservation history revealed as Forest & Bird marks 100 years.

Mark Broatch weighs up the year’s best coffee table books.

Answers to how life evolved aren’t readily forthcoming but the discussions are compelling.

A sobering look at what could happen as AI continues its rapid advance into our lives.

UK comedian’s shot at a literary hoax lands wide of the mark.

This week's favourite NZ books by sale - and a surprise entry into the top three.