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Legally blind Kiwi writer's journey from archaeologist to bestselling author

Steffanie Holmes has published more than 40 books in the past decade.

'No respect': Bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women's biographies

The vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile Kiwi women.

'Like a cartoon': Author's $65k book prize win nearly derailed by travel chaos

Damien Wilkins nearly missed the awards after his flight out of Wellington was cancelled.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Carl Shuker's heartfelt glance into single parent life

We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Auckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novel

We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in Amma

We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Salman Rushdie's attacker faces sentencing for 2022 stabbing

Rushdie was stabbed about 10 times with a six-inch blade during the event.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Debut novel tackles themes of identity and belonging

Read an exclusive extract from Shilo Kino's All That We Know.

Is listening to a book cheating?

There are still plenty of people who believe listening to a book is lazy.

No Words for This: A Memoir by Ali Mau

Renowned TV journalist and author Ali Mau shares her powerful and deeply personal journey in No Words for This, a memoir of resilience that shaped her life. Video / Dean Purcell

The ‘wonder drugs’ that helped Nigel Latta fight ‘incurable’ cancer

Nigel Latta's cancer is no longer terminal after responding 'very well' to treatment.

Punk rock and ADHD: Rachael King’s new children’s book is personal and musical

The Christchurch author has a new book - and a new song (sort of).

Neil Gaiman seeks to move US lawsuit to NZ over assault claims

Gaiman says their relationship was consensual, supported by WhatsApp messages.

250 years of Jane Austen: 6 places in the UK to celebrate the novelist

The perfect excuse to visit England, celebrations have already begun across the country.

Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’

The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.

‘Fascinating collection’: Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 finalists revealed

Big names and newcomers are among the finalists for the upcoming Ockham awards.