Book Critic: Some top picks for the holidays

Update: 2025-12-09

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Our critic Catherine Robertson has got some cracking recommendations for you Clown Town by Mick Herron (Baskerville) It's Been Six Weeks Since My Last Confession by Peta Mathias (PM Books) The Last Living Cannibal by Airana Ngarewa (Moa Press)

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Sports Chat for 10 December 2025

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A look back at the property market in 2025

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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni

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Sports News for 10 December 2025

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RNZ Pacific News at 8am for 10 December 2025

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How commuters are feeling on board Auckland busses

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Eagle helicopter heading to Christchurch for two months

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News in Samoan for 10 December 2025

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Sports Chat for 10 December 2025

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Book Critic: Some top picks for the holidays

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Book Critic: Some top picks for the holidays

Book Critic: Some top picks for the holidays