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Ruby Wax: Why I haven't made a New Year’s resolution

Comedian and mental health guru Ruby Wax recommends steering clear of life-altering new year's resolutions. Here's why...

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The magic powers of toys

Robert Dinsdale, author of The Toymakers, on the instinct of kindness and the power of toys.

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7 things to know about the new James Bond book by Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz returns with Forever and a Day, the explosive prequel to Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale.
 

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Six things you need to know about <i>The President is Missing</i>

President Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson have teamed up to write the thriller of the year. It's all top secret, of course, but here's a quick peek behind the scenes...

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Top tips for healthy living

Inspirational blogger Makaia Carr shares her top tips for living your best life.

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A book a day

Six health benefits of reading.

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Top ten classic Kiwi phrases

From the dairy to the beach to the hangi — in fact, anywhere Kiwis hang out — you’ll find the following crackers being used.

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Go girl profile - Sophie Pascoe

If Sophie said, ‘I can’t do that,’ they’d say, ‘Why not try it and see?’
Nine times out of ten, Sophie could do whatever it was.

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Go girl profile - Kate Sheppard

'We rely on our husbands to choose the politicians for us.’

Kate smiled politely and thought 'Rubbish.'

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Two way communication

The special meaning behind the cover of Hemi Kelly's A Maori Word A Day.

 

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Simple stress management tips

From pressure to positive energy.

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Writing White Chrysanthemum

Mary Lynn Bracht on the harrowing, life-changing process of researching and writing White Chrysanthemum.

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Give yourself a lagom time out

Practical tips to finding a better balance with The Lagom Life.

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Researching The Tea Gardens

Fiona McIntosh on studying 1930’s Britain and India in pursuit of the perfect setting for her latest novel.

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Colonial Tiny House - Manawatu

Many people know the Manawatu– Wanganui region only as a flat, green slice of provincial quietness that you drive through on the way from Wellington to the Central Plateau.

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Short story club - 23 November

Read the story being discussed on Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 23 November 2017

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Short story club - 7 December

Read the story being discussed on Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 7 December 2017

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Short story club - 14 December

Read the poem being discussed on Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 14 December 2017

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Short story club - 25 January

Read the story being discussed on Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 25 January 2018

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Short story club - 8 February

Read the story being discussed on Jesse Mulligan’s show on Radio New Zealand on 8 February 2018

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