TravelBook Review: The Night BookmobileFirst, because it has to be done, let's get our definitions sorted. The cover of this slim volume bills it as a graphic novel.11 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldNobel laureates receive prizesThe 2010 Nobel laureates in literature, economics, physics and chemistry received their prizes in Stockholm last night.10 Dec 06:45 PM
LifestyleHow good was it for you?With the 2010 Bad Sex Awards announced last week by the Literary Review, Arifa Akbar looks at the criteria for consideration and the judging process.08 Dec 01:00 AM
EntertainmentSay it with a bookWith Christmas nearly upon us, the <i>Canvas</i> book reviewing team takes the hassle out of gift-shopping with ideas for all ages and tastes.07 Dec 09:26 PM
EntertainmentDealing with fame, fortuneActor-turned-writer David Walliams talks to Stephen Jewell about his third children’s book and the truth behind his anarchic tales for kids.07 Dec 04:30 PM
Entertainment<i>The Arrival</i> wins six awards at the Chapman Tripps<i>The Arrival</i> was the big winner at the Chapman Tripp Wellington Theatre Awards which were handed out last night.05 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: The ConfessionJohn Grisham clearly felt deeply about this book - perhaps because he's recently become concerned about wrongful convictions, and the treatment of that theme here has a very passionate edge.05 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Ben HurleyAuckland stand-up comedian Ben Hurley gives insight into his reading preferences.04 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCrime on the riseA mystery wrapped in an enigma is the very apt winner of the inaugural New Zealand crime-writing award.04 Dec 04:30 PM