The city of Auckland was named after "a dud ex-colonial mediocrity who stuffed up on a quite spectacular…

1. Book Review: Bangs

Budding writers will hear some sound advice from the professionals this week. The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival begins…

Graham Reid talks to Australian writer Wayne Macauley about food porn and creativity.

1. Through the glass darkly

Carlos Ruiz Zafon tells Stephen Jewell why he likes visiting bookstores and supermarkets.

1. Potter book sells for $200K

She’s best-known for her detective novels but British author Kate Atkinson’s latest work is a change…

1. Libraries lend a hand to youth

Lover of literature Anne O'Brien tells tales of books, bags and Boris the bear.

1. 10 Favourite Things: Mid-century obsessions

The book I love the most is ... The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, the greatest family saga of them all, written…

1. Book lover: Nici Wickes

The master of historical sagas, Edward Rutherfurd, talks to David Larsen about the symmetry of his writing.

1. John Drinnan: Local history shipped out (20 comments)

Stephen Jewell talks to esteemed British author Max Hastings about battles won and lost.

Free events There are more free events than ever at this year's Auckland Writers & Readers Festival…

1. Writers Festival: On a collision course

Lea Michele has landed a book deal.

1. 'Glee' star heads to rehab

Vector Arena has announced they're opening up a new section of the complex as a more intimate live venue for Auckland, and…

1. Molly Ringwald - from Breakfast Club to jazz club