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From Takapuna to Hollywood: Rose Carlyle's journey from hermit to best-selling thriller author

Her new novel, No One Will Know, explores motherhood, illegal adoption, and dark secrets.

Liane Moriarty has sold 20 million books. She would rather not talk about it

NY Times: The best-selling author still shies away from the limelight.

It’s Liane Moriarty’s world - we’re just reading in it

In Here One Moment, Liane Moriarty confronts mortality and the unpredictability of life.

Jonah Lomu’s Thursday Murder Club cameo - author Richard Osman explains

TV funnyman has a new crime novel (and an All Black-related admission about his last one).

Odd and unexpected list of finalists revealed for the Booker Prize

Some expected favourites have not made the cut.

New festival to attract book lovers and writers

The festival launches in August next year.

Kiwi author Megan Dunn on her new book The Mermaid Chronicles

In this exclusive essay, Dunn explores the inspiration behind her latest book.

New royal biography shows Queen Elizabeth II as you’ve never seen her before

Craig Brown delves into the hidden corners of Queen Elizabeth II’s life.

Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart

Miriam Sharland says New Zealanders tend to underestimate Manawatū's beauty.

Former principal's passion for education and sports recognised

Rex Kerr made a difference in college, community, and rugby circles.

Historian humbled with King's Birthday Honours accolade

Anthony Dreaver has promoted the history of Kāpiti and Horowhenua for many years.

Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki

She has been committed to the preservation of South Taranaki history.

The 20 best new crime thrillers to read this year

From Coben to Coles... we pick 20 criminally good new thrillers.

'Pretty emotional': Bay-born sparkie and teacher team up for kids' book

What started as a drive to learn te reo Māori has led to a bilingual journal for kids.

Traumatic truths, domestic violence and a hair salon: The story that won a $10k Australian prize

Tracey Slaughter is the first overseas winner of the Calibre Essay Prize.

'Female rage' for the win at Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

From female rage to rugby league - all the 2024 award-winning books.