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Second world award for West Coast author

West Coast author Wendy Scott has picked up a second international award for her teen novel Hieroglyph.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges cultures

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Small Business: Candles made for you

Ornament creator Brigitte Oberndorfner explains the decision-making process behind her intricate business.

Writing in Agatha Christie's world easier second time round

After The Monogram Murders, her first novel starring Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, Sophie Hannah was keen to write a second.

Steve Braunias: Life inside a dusty shop

Steve Braunias pictures himself living in one of the photographs in his new book - a photo essay about sad, beautiful shops in small towns.

Classical CD review: William Dart on Schubert, Piano Trios (Harmonia Mundi, through Ode Records)

Schubert's Piano Trios are exquisitely caught in the palette of their times.

Boxed set on beating adversity with dance

Short films combine dance and personal stories to share performers' life-changing moments.

The woman who read Auckland: Janet McAllister continues her library tour

Janet McAllister continues her tour of Auckland libraries, visiting the Albany and Glenfield branches.

Former cop bounces back as author

A former west Auckland cop has swapped pounding the beat for writing grisly crime novels after being struck down with a rare autoimmune disorder.

Times they aren't a-changing

<i>The Sellout</i>, a satire of race and class in the US that has drawn comparisons to Richard Pryor and Mark Twain, has won the Man Booker Prize.

Clumsy waiter's worst day at work

Dropping a plate or spilling a drink would be bad, but few will suffer this indignity.

Kiwi helps give Marlowe his due

A retired Kiwi academic is behind the decision to name Christopher Marlowe as co-author of three of William Shakespeare's plays.

Kiwi musician with 12m Facebook views

A Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.

Pop-Up Globe to pop up in Ellerslie

The Pop-Up Globe will pop up from February to May next year at the Ellerslie Racecourse.

Much ado for Pop-up Globe's return

It's all new for Pop-up Globe which returns with four more plays, a different location and groundbreaking interior design.

The woman who read Auckland: Janet McAllister visits the Highland Park and Howick libraries

Janet McAllister continues her mission to visit each and every one of Auckland's 55 libraries.