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

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

Auckland Writers Festival special: The debut novel from Auckland lawyer about secrets and betrayal

Read an exclusive extract of Rachel Paris' debut novel, See How They Fall.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Dominic Hoey recalls 1985's biggest events

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

‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professor

Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.

Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night

Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.

‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life

He didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.

Acclaimed Kiwi author's US book tour halted amid fears of political backlash

Teachers fear Kim's books could spark a backlash in the present political environment.

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably

Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

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

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

Rowan Simpson's top 3 tips for entrepreneurs - and 3 ways to be wrong

The author of "How To Be Wrong: A crash course in startup success" offers insider tips. Video / Alyse Wright

Man guilty of attempted murder in stabbing of Salman Rushdie

Rushdie described the pain as 'a 10' and lost vision in one eye.

Blake Lively appears to lose key ally amid Justin Baldoni feud

The shock move has some fans claiming Lively’s career is in crisis.

The allegations against Neil Gaiman: What you need to know

Lawsuits accuse the author of sexually abusing his former nanny in NZ.

Bestselling author shares insights on success, rivalry and new projects

David Baldacci talks death threats, censorship and why books should challenge readers.

Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa

Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.

‘Emphatically did not happen’: Neil Gaiman denies assault claims

'I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone.'