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EntertainmentWellington theatre awards finalists namedThe best in Wellington Theatre performance and craft will be recognised next month at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards.18 Nov 10:00 PM
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EntertainmentNew double act a rich readSimon Rich published his first short story collection three years ago. Now, aged just 26, his first novel has won critical acclaim. He talks to Stephen Jewell.16 Nov 04:30 PM
LeagueLeague: Tate's tears leave lasting image (+ video)Despite Benji Marshall's match winning antics it's the images of a crying Brent Tate that may be most remembered after the Four Nations final.16 Nov 02:10 AM
EntertainmentOutside the boxToni Jordan's novels resist convenient labels, but that's exactly how the ex-scientist likes it.15 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentHeart-throbs and happy endingsThere's more to writing a love story than one might think. Rebecca Barry meets aspiring and published authors of the booming romance genre.15 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Tania AndersonTania Anderson is a member of gospel supergroup Jubilation Choir.14 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Quinine</i>In her new book, award-winning novelist Kelly Ana Morey has created a world out of research, imagination and a touch of personal experience that captivates and disturbs.12 Nov 04:30 PM
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EntertainmentA novel approachA professor nominates the 200 books that will teach you more than you will learn at University.12 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentFrom chasing the market to living his fantasyFantasy writer Brandon Sanderson tells David Larsen how a dragon on a book cover lured him back to reading and changed the path of his life.12 Nov 04:30 PM