LifestyleAll the authors coming to NZ for the Auckland Writers FestivalThe full programme for the upcoming Auckland Writers' Festival has been revealed.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandCanadian professors speaking in Whanganui about historic shipThe Canadian professors are visiting the Alexander Heritage & Research Library on April 7.12 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland Writers Festival: Who’s coming (so far) and why you should see themThe southern hemisphere’s biggest literary event has released its first line-up.07 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOckham Awards finalists announced: Who are this year's literary heavy hitters?How many of these Kiwi authors' acclaimed books have you read?05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCan you judge a book by its cover? How to design a bestsellerFloppy ladies, the emoji effect and other book cover trends we can't resist.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandStory of finding lost ancestor documented in new bookTrish Rossiter’s book Finding Thomas tells Thomas Skinner's life story.20 Feb 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIn conversation with Patricia Grace: Mythology, creativity and modern realities'All good writing needs to be political, or to examine and explain the human condition.'17 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleHilary Timmins on life after It's in the BagThe beloved presenter reminisces about her time on NZ screens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew biography highlights achievements of two remarkable peopleByron Brown and Mary-Annette Hay featured in new book.31 Jan 02:47 AM
EntertainmentInside the grisly birth of Jaws: ‘It’s a novel about a fish, who cares?’Peter Benchley made a career-saving move by writing Jaws. He lived to regret it.30 Jan 01:00 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffMesmerising documentary about famous spy writerThis John le Carre documentary looks at the real man behind the thrilling spy tales.18 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandPrison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prisonThe high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe rare bird only found along the Whanganui RiverIt was first seen on the river's lower areas about 30 years ago - and now there's a book.15 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe best (and worst) fiction books of 2023, from Eleanor Catton to Zadie SmithTelegraph: From lesser-known authors, indie publishers, and unique archives.11 Dec 11:46 PM
EntertainmentKiwi author and playwright Renée dies aged 94Her best-known work was Wednesday To Come which was first performed in 1984.11 Dec 07:02 PM
KahuDame Anne Salmond dedicates book to educator and te reo Māori lecturer Merimeri PenfoldDame Anne Salmond takes readers on a journey through time.10 Dec 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA Kiwi ranger's quest for wild tigers comes to lifeThe quest for killer tigers and a Kiwi ranger's eye-opening adventures in India.08 Dec 04:00 PM
RoyalsMeghan's unexpected gesture amid royal race rowPressure is mounting for the Sussexes to speak out regarding the current royal scandal.06 Dec 09:06 PM
EntertainmentBoh Runga's new chapterThe Stellar* frontwoman, jeweller and now author on life, death and happiness.02 Dec 05:30 PM
EntertainmentSports Illustrated had an AI experiment gone wrongComputer-generated writers ... writing computer-generated stories?01 Dec 10:00 PM
RoyalsOmid Scobie's book accidentally names 'racist royal'Book sales in the Netherlands were halted dramatically after a huge translation faux pas.28 Nov 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFive difficult books worth reading — and five not to bother withTelegraph: The classics that repay effort — and a few that really don’t.24 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuMāori writer awarded residency at Victoria UniversityShelley Burne-Field is Creative New Zealand Emerging Māori Writer in Residence for 2024.23 Nov 05:41 PM
New ZealandAuthor to tell story of world-famous iris hybridiserThe subject of the book was most famous for her work on iris flowers.22 Nov 01:39 AM
EntertainmentBroadcaster Karyn Hay resurfaces after months of radio silenceHay departed from Radio NZ in June.17 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Unauthorised’: NZ authors’ books used to train big tech AICan they fight back?16 Nov 02:30 AM
LifestyleBeloved classic Badjelly the Witch gets new life 50 years onThe story of Badjelly the Witch has been much loved in New Zealand.14 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Depressed and poverty-stricken': The NZ novelist who overdosed on amphetaminesThe drug was hailed at the time for its ability to relieve anxiety.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui-born talent started as a teenage cartoonist'It leaves it to us to appreciate the extraordinary talent of this artist.'07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The wounds from that time are still present': NZ author on staying 'real' in small cities“When you write fiction, it’s like you’ve got a mask on."07 Nov 08:49 AM
RoyalsSussexes' biographer brands Charles 'unpopular', William 'power-hungry'The Sussexes' biographer reveals more about the royals in his "explosive" new book.06 Nov 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeautiful vision: Whanganui a new chapter for authorMinnie Baragwanath's book "Blindingly Obvious" is a candid account of an eventful life.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFind a new passion at Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers FestivalThere are 10 sessions, with topics ranging from weird critters to wonderful bookshops.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobiaHe is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.16 Oct 10:43 PM
