The South Head Vagabond

Writing by Rob Harley

Rob Harley, sitting on his blue Harley Davidson motorbike

Hi – Kia ora Tatou

Well, it’s a thrill to finally be able to do the product-ordering thing for you guys much more easily!

If you’d to purchase any of the books I am offering, just head to the books section on this site – the rest is easy peasy. I am keeping open the Christmas deal of getting an extra free book when you purchase The Courage of Women till December 10th, so don’t delay.

I have added another book I’m keen to let you know about. It’s called Brave, Mad and Memorable, and it’s the first one I wrote. Re-reading some of the stories recently I was reminded of the sheer impact of human bravery. It starts with perhaps the most moving story I have reported on – the disappearance and death of a Kiwi backpacker in India 36 years ago and the journey I took with her Dad to track down those responsible. There’s the powerful tale of a young woman doctor, Lee Bouzaid who awoke from a coma after a terrible crash and had forgotten she was a doctor and a new bride – and how she fought to rebuild her life. There’s some pretty powerful true-crime stuff in the book too.

Hey – it was on the New Zealand bestseller list for a wee while! .. and I still have copies for only $17.50 plus postage.

Given some of the pretty tempestuous things that have been happening in our world, locally and internationally in the last few weeks, I have added some stories to take your mind to some more inspiring places than you are likely getting from the headlines.

Please enjoy the latest content and don’t forget to comment and share!

Arohanui!

Latest stories

Never give up

The most ordinary-looking people are capable of the most amazing courage and imagination.

End of War

A BBC programme included one of the most moving interviews I have ever heard. It was a conversation with a British mum – a solo mother of four boys.

Crumby floors

26 November 2024

I have crumbs and I have a floor. I'm one of the lucky ones.

The incredible story of Debbie Morris

The incredible story of Debbie Morris who was the real person in the saga which led to the making of the movie 'Dead Man Walking’.

Bread on the waters

4 November 2024

A few years ago I felt very exposed and quite nervous as I talked on a TV current affairs show about battling my depression. In the next few days after the broadcast I got email messages from three people.

A great heart helping the desperate ones

I tell the story of a fearless aid worker who went into a desperate situation to help refugees after the awful events that happened in Kosovo.

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