EntertainmentBill Oddie on the good times and the bad timesTelevision comedian-cum-birdwatcher and writer Bill Oddie talks to Greg Bruce about his path through fame and depression.15 Apr 10:30 PM
EntertainmentCrime writer's stories go from Auckland to HollywoodLocal writer Ben Sanders tells Greg Fleming about transposing his previously Auckland-based crimes Stateside and finding his storylines while daydreaming.01 Apr 08:09 PM
EntertainmentLiterary world heads to NZBooker and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and standout New Zealand writers are lined up for the Auckland Writers Festival.16 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Book Award finalists namedThe 2016 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards inaugural longlist has been announced. There are 40 long-listed works; ten each from the four awards categories - illustrated non-fiction, general non-fiction, poetry and fiction.25 Nov 10:41 PM
EntertainmentTop five favourite NZ novels namedThe votes have been tallied from a recent poll on nzherald.co.nz to find readers' favourite novel by a New Zealand author.22 Sep 11:08 PM
EntertainmentMichele Hewitson interview: C.K. SteadNew Zealand's newest poet laureate says his latest accolade is 'very acceptable' but you suspect he'd rather talk about his love of cats of dogs.05 Sep 03:50 AM
EntertainmentNZ Book Awards secures sponsorhip with property developerThe future of the country's premier book honours - the New Zealand Book Awards - is now secured, thanks to sponsorship from an Auckland property development company.03 Aug 12:01 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Reality show between book's coversThe fears are well-founded, as the world becomes more materialistic, hedonistic, videos rule supreme and hardly anyone reads either newspapers or books.20 Jul 09:26 PM
OpinionWhat is your favourite NZ novel?After a 12-month hiatus, the country's premier book awards will return in 2016 with a new structure and an annual fiction prize of $50,000. Do you have a favourite novel by a New Zealand writer?09 Jul 08:03 PM
EntertainmentNZ Book Awards return with major fiction prizeAfter a 12-month hiatus, the country's premier book awards will return in 2016 with a new structure, a new judging process and an annual fiction prize of $50,000.06 Jul 12:01 PM
EntertainmentBooks: Recent releases July 5British author Sarah Winman specialises in strange. Her first novel, When God Was a Rabbit, was a wildly eccentric tragi-comedy that became a bestseller.04 Jul 10:30 PM
EntertainmentBooks: Recent releases June 28There is a real purity to Patricia Grace's fiction. She may be New Zealand literary royalty but her writing is not about showing off her finery.28 Jun 01:28 AM
LifestyleBooks: Recent releases June 21Author exposes the emotion behind the glitter and the glamour.20 Jun 06:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Of no literary valuePeter Bromhead on the important things in life.21 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleWriters pay homage to power of catsA record-breaking estimated festival audience of 60,000 meant author-signing queues up to two hours long. Janet McAllister reports.17 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMemorable Writer's Fest momentsThere were many moments when people audibly caught their breath at the Saturday sessions of the Auckland Writers Festival, writes David Larsen.16 May 05:30 AM
EntertainmentBrits charm at Writers FestivalComedian and bestselling children’s author David Walliams recounted how the inspiration for one of his villains came from his experience judging Britain's Got Talent.16 May 03:04 AM
Lifestyle'Scottish elf' tells of appalling childhoodSelf-described "Scottish elf trapped in middle-aged man's body" among highlights from the first week of Auckland Writers Festival.15 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleAiling legal legend answers the callVeteran lawyer and human rights advocate isn't letting poor health stop his solo session today at the Auckland Writers Festival.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentActor spins negative into positiveAlan Cumming says he has been surprised at a surge of support for his writing a personal memoir in which he detailed the vicious sadism of his father who died in 2010.13 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleTop 5 things to see at the Writers FestivalThere are some gems at the Auckland Writers Festival with tickets still available... Here are five sessions recommended by books editor Linda Herrick.11 May 12:15 AM
LifestyleBooks: Exploring the dark side of utopiaNigerian author Ben Okri uncovers the dark side of Arcadia in his latest novel. Stephen Jewell chats to the writer.08 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Wait until it's rightSuccess has given Tim Winton, one of Australia’s best-loved authors, the luxury of time to craft his books into their ideal form, writes David Larsen.08 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions: Dave VeartAuckland archaeologist and heritage expert Dave Veart tells the history of New Zealand through food and toys in his books.06 May 05:00 PM
TravelMy holidays: Emily St John MandelThe Canadian writer shares her travel tips and holiday highlights.04 May 09:30 PM
