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Her song features in Ryan Gosling’s hit movie, but Erima Maewa Kaihau was once a star too

Hollywood science fiction blockbuster Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, opened to generally positive reviews and strong box office receipts, but in Aotearoa New Zealand it made news for another reason.

The Conversation · Mar 31

Kataraina by Becky Manawatu review – thrilling follow-up to a hit Māori novel

The sequel to the award-winning Auē explores themes of resistance, trauma and long-buried secrets

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025

Kataraina by Becky Manawatu review – a generous and masterful novel

Both a sequel and prequel to the Māori and Pākehā author’s acclaimed debut, Auē, Kataraina is filled with heart-achingly beautiful vignettes

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2025