Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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What we’re listening to: Real Survival Stories and more

The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Matt Lewis hosts this podcast about what’s considered one of the world’s most mysterious texts. The infamous Voynich Manuscript is named...

What we’re reading: Best new book releases

THE HUMILIATION OF MILLICENT SALMOND, RRP $37.99 In her new fiction book, New Zealand author and journalist Jenny Lynch delves into subject matter such as...

Real life encounters inspire new book’s themes

A new fiction book by a well-known and respected journalist is described as “22 deliciously twisted tales of the unexpected that delve into the...

What we’re reading: ‘Great Eastern Hotel’, ‘The Road Trip’

GREAT EASTERN HOTEL, RRP $40. This new work of historical fiction by author Ruchir Joshi is set in India in August, 1941. The world is...

What we’re listening to: Podcasts on healing from abuse, missing tourists, and killing a general

The Mental Healness Podcast United States man and self-described narcissist Lee Hammock operates a popular podcast and YouTube channel in which he delivers advice to...

Endearing story about family at heart of dramatic comedy

MOVIE REVIEW BY JACK WATSON Ella McCay Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Lowden Genre: Political comedy-drama Rating: 3.5 stars If the future episodes of The...

What we’re listening to: In the Dark, and more

In the Dark – Blood Relatives This six-part podcast series from The New Yorker magazine examines the infamous killing of five members of the same...

What we’re watching: Amy Bradley is Missing, and more

Amy Bradley Is Missing Netflix This true crime documentary series details the unsolved case of North American woman Amy Bradley, who vanished while on a Royal...

What we’re reading: Best of new book releases

LESSONS ON LIVING: FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS, RRP $40. Kiwi psychologist Nigel Latta recently died after a brave battle with cancer....

League great and author Shaun Johnson meets his fans

One of the biggest stars of New Zealand sport has visited east Auckland to meet fans and sign copies of his first published book. Former...

What we’re reading: The best new book releases

FREE RIDE: HEARTBREAK, COURAGE, AND THE 20,000-MILE MOTORCYCLE JOURNEY THAT CHANGED MY LIFE, RRP $40. This is an inspiring account of how a woman in...

What we’re listening to: White Silence, and more

White Silence This podcast series from Stuff and Radio New Zealand examines the tragic crash of an Air New Zealand plane into Mount Erebus on...

Remake of classic action film delivers the goods

MOVIE REVIEW BY JACK WATSON The Running Man Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Glen Powell, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo Genre: Action-thriller Rating: 4/5 stars The Running Man is a film entrenched...

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

ALWAYS REMEMBER: THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX, THE HORSE AND THE STORM, RRP $50. Author Charlie Mackesy’s much anticipated new book revisits the world...

What we’re listening to: Iceworld, and more

Iceworld This podcast series is made by the British Antarctic Survey and reveals how its personnel prepare for deployment to the frozen continent. This is...
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