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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.

‘I have been researching death for 30 years. I am now convinced it is reversible’

Telegraph: Doctor believes it's not as permanent as we’ve been led to believe.

Inside Beetlejuice author Michael McDowell's macabre afterlife

How Michael McDowell laughed in death’s face until the end.

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Polly Markus from Miss Polly's Kitchen shares some tips on making quick and easy canapes and marinades. Video / Alyse Wright

Writing was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books

“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."

Opinion: The viral literary queen who’s bigger than the Bible

OPINION: The accidental TikTok sensation has sold more than 30 million books.

Polly Markus shares her best kitchen tips

Polly Markus from Miss Polly's Kitchen shares her best kitchen tips and tricks. Video / Alyse Wright

Eight sex books cover all aspects of pleasure

Top titles to read for enhancing sexual pleasure and intimacy, according to experts.

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

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

Watch: 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The past year proved to be New Zealand's strongest ever for book publishing.

Woman goes viral for response to man’s unsolicited nude photo

'This is one of the best responses to unsolicited pictures I’ve ever seen.'

Harry Potter star addresses public fallout with JK Rowling

Daniel Radcliffe has revealed whether he and J.K. Rowling are on talking terms.

Poet and novelist Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at 86

The poet and emeritus professor died on Sunday in Dunedin.

Who sent 'uncomfortable' texts to Rebel Wilson after memoir release?

The actress revealed the surprising fallout amid her bombshell memoir hitting shelves.

From Shortland Street to inside gang life: Gavin Strawhan on his debut novel The Call

The real-life detectives, gangs and brutal events that inspired TV showrunner's new book.

Auckland Writers Festival headliner Celeste Ng on finding hope in dystopia

Ahead of her NZ visit, the author chats genre and Reese Witherspoon's TV adaptation.