It was a packed house at The Piano to hear Grant Robertson speak with journalist Philip Matthews.
Foreign Correspondents: Lauren Quaintance and Charlotte Glennie
This session was a conversation between Charlotte Glennie and Lauren Quaintance, who both worked for New Zealand and international media reporting on international news, and on Charlotte’s recent book Every Second Counts on her experiences in her work and life.
He Told Us: How An Australian Committed Far-right Terrorism in Christchurch
The title of Chris Wilson and Michal Dziwulski’s book He Told Us makes their point clear: that information about the March 15 terrorist, his planning, and his motivations was available if we simply look. More importantly, the terrorist's own claims about his actions can easily be shown to be lies and propaganda.
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet
Troy reviews the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 winner, The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet
Karen Hao – Empire of AI (or not-so-Open AI): WORD Christchurch
Troy reports back on the WORD Christchurch event Karen Hao: Empire of AI.
The Australian Wars: A history that deserves to be remembered
Troy reviews The Australian Wars, an edited collection exploring the conflicts of settlers and state with Indigenous Australian nations.
Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination
Troy reviews Empire of AI by Karen Hao, an inside look at OpenAI and the impacts of AI on our world.
Monsterland: Travelling the world of monsters and folklore
Troy reviews Monsterland by Nicholas Jubber, a journey around the world and through history via the monsters that animate and frighten us.
The Far Edges of the Known World: The ancient world beyond Greece and Rome
Troy reviews The Far Edges of the Ancient World by Owen Rees, a fascinating exploration of borders and 'backwaters' of the ancient world.
Rain of Ruin: Hiroshima and the Surrender of Japan by Richard Overy
Troy reviews Rain of Ruin: Hiroshima and the Surrender of Japan by Richard Overy, a book about how the war with Japan came to an end in 1945.
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