Dad has the kids for Christmas but only has $67 'til benefit day. Told by Alex Greig

Finding a place between two cultures means some connections with your birth culture may become frayed and broken. Told by Cris Cucerzan

For Scarlet desperation is the mother of invention. Told by Rachel Foreman

A young woman's experience of racial micro-aggression is complicated for her by her friend's annoying partner. Told by Lynda Chanwai Earl

A quick stopover in Rotorua doesn't quite work out as expected. Told by Jack Sergent

Dad never gets angry nor flustered - that is as long as you don't bring up your scepticism about his claim to have had a colourful childhood friend called Rumbo. Told by Simon Leary

A dystopian future in a southern, climate-changed continent. A small community is changed forever by the arrival of long-awaited rain. Told by Clare Moleta

Alice learns how to fend for herself in the unforgiving world of late 19th century Melbourne. Told by Hannah Banks

With the shadow of war looming what does the future hold for Brigid and her beau Daniel in riot-torn Dublin circa 1912? Told by Noelle McCarthy

A tooth and claw dystopian tale set in a climate-changed, unforgiving Auckland. Told by Alex Greig

The need to understand herself and her roots means a trip with the Auckland whanau back to Tokikapu Marae, Waitomo -- the place of her people. Lots to learn and lots to love. Told by Taylor Rogers

A future Aotearoa suffering the effects of an economic meltdown brought on by climate change. It is not only those on land that have suffered - someone will have to pay for the hubris. Told by Nick Blake

Ruby comes back to Waitapu. After many years living in Australia she is uncertain as to what she'll find. Told by Tina Cook

Ruby comes back to Waitapu. After many years living in Australia she is uncertain as to what she'll find. Told by Tina Cook

Nathan is sixteen and has written off his mother's car. She sends him to stay with his Koro who he's hardly seen since his father died. Told by Neil Wiremu

All Harriet Yates wants to do is to go home to escape the confines of Eventide, a rest home for the old. Told by Susan Wilson

Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more… Told by Ashleigh Young

A memorable encounter on a trans Tasman flight. Told by Ashleigh Young

An exploration of the writers process, or to be more accurate, something getting in the way of her process. Told by Ashleigh Young

A memorable encounter on a trans-Tasman flight. Told by Ashleigh Young

Two stories. One exploring body image and the other personal fitness ... or lack of it! Told by Ashleigh Young

Punk Music, growing up in Te Kuiti, and so much more… Told by Ashleigh Young

Dan is worried about his daughter's leaving home, but he's also afraid of making new personal connections for himself. But life can surprise. Told by Peter Hambleton

Being a member of the Coastie Salon is just one part of the strong community on the Coast and the web of mutal support built by the women who live there. Told by Carrie Green