LifestyleAn author's lowdown on the British upper classPaul Torday's novel is set in the stately English countryside where he now lives, writes Nicky Pellegrino.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionReviewing a critic's job to criticiseJohn Walsh reckons the perfect knocking review should be more like an execution than a fist fight - simple and judicious15 Jan 07:00 PM
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LifestyleKiwis still praise printed booksKiwis love browsing bookstores for a good read.10 Jan 08:00 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Q&A with Michael MorpurgoHere, the British author of War Horse talks about working with animals and children, gives his recommendations for reluctant young readers, and tells us what he thinks of the movie. 05 Jan 08:30 PM
LifestyleLife as a homeless womanWhen American Brianna Karp was kicked out of home and lost her job she became that most stigmatised of people - a homeless woman.03 Jan 10:30 PM
LifestyleGreat reads for lazy summer daysTop publishers share their tips for holiday reading with Nicky Pellegrino.03 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: The DIY approach to publishingAnother new year, another bunch of resolutions. Kilos to lose, bad habits to cut back, exercise regimes to start and maintain, or even some audacious personal or creative goals, like running a marathon, or writing and publishing a first novel. 02 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandBright blue menace real threat to fun in the wavesIn a four-part series, experts take a look at the toxic surprises that could be lurking in the backyard, beach or bush - or even the bathroom - this summer. We start with a look at the beach.30 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: The best new escapist novelsLooking for something absorbing to read over New Year? You’ve come to the right blog. 27 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionPhilip Yock: In search of the God particleDoes it exist, what is its raison d'être - and do the answers lie in the stars?25 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: Charles DickensWe have the idea that the celebrity cult is a modern phenomenon. But when Charles Dickens visited America in 1842 he was surrounded by cheering crowds wherever he went.22 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDrawing on the experiences of a wimpy kidJeff Kinney, American creator of the phenomenally successful series <i>Diary of a Wimpy Kid</i>, talks to Lisa O’Kelly about how he juggles his life and hobby21 Dec 10:29 PM
TravelTravel writing: Peaks and pavements The boldest travel writing crosses every frontier of genre as well as place.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: Forecast: TurbulenceThe turbulence of the title keys us into the parts weather and water play, but that turbulence also works on a metaphorical level. 20 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestylePeek into a point of viewNicky Pellegrino checks out a pithy perspective on self-improvement.19 Dec 04:30 PM
