Celebrated author Kate De Goldi is a voracious reader and joined Mihi and Susie to share some of her favourites.

In an age where it's never been more convenient to buy something new to replace the things that break, Brigitte Sistig is trying to make repairing easier. The Repair Cafe Aotearoa NZ supports more than 75 local Repair Cafes across the country where anyone can pop in and get their item fixed.

Award-winning soul singer Aaradhna is back with a much-awaited new album Sweet Surrender - her first in eight years. Susie joined Aaradhna in her studio to see where the magic is made, and learn more about the woman behind the voice.

Lachy Paterson and Angela Walhalla are the editors of Te Hau Kainga and Raupanga, companion books that explore the transformation of Māori society on the home front.

Eight years after the original show shocked and delighted audiences at the Comedy Festival, Camping, the Kiwi couples' comedy is back. Camping is the brainchild of comedians Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury.

Atua Wahine: The Ancient Wisdom of Maori Goddesses is the work of writer Hana Tapiata, exploring the 17 female Maori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon and more.

Oxford University Professor of biodiversity Kathy Willis thinks we should have pot plants in every office. In new book Good Nature: The New Science of How Nature Improves Our Health Kathy examines how and why nature can help make us healthier.

Despite growing scientific evidence head knocks in sport can have a significant impact on athlete health, it seems the message is still not getting through.

Best selling author and screenwriter William Boyd returns to our bookshelves, again drawn to the world of espionage.

A free one-day festival born out of the government's apology for the Dawn Raids is taking place at Te Pou Theatre and Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson next Saturday.