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
New ZealandCults author to speak at Tauranga Arts FestivalThere is a new addition to the Tauranga Arts Festival.13 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow to talk about death: Former hospice nurse's advice on facing 'the inevitable'"The only way to get to those deeper levels is to have those deep conversations."03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandStratford author looking for help to get book into schoolsSiubhan says the book contains a message that all New Zealand children should hear.01 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClimate change isn’t a thing of the future any more, says author and activist Tim JonesWeather and climate wind like threads through my writing.28 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s never too late’: Kiwi who learned to read and write in his late 50s becomes an authorA desire to read to his grandchildren inspired him to admit he was illiterate.25 Sep 11:39 PM
EntertainmentBizarre reason Stephen King's wife ‘threatened divorce’The best-selling author says a past obsession almost made him a single man.11 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Chronicle Q&A: Witi Ihimaera discusses learning te reo Māori and writing advice"Write your own truth."04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Chronicle Q&A: Fiona Sussman discusses her latest true crime novel"You need to try to view the world through another’s eyes."03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacyAs event honours Dawn Picken, her close friend shares a cruel twist in her own life.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay author captures global audience with YA novelJax Calder is an Amazon best-seller in teen and YA LGBTQIA+ fiction.25 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand‘Generational divide’: Younger Jews questioning support of Israel over Palestine occupation'Younger Jews are building their own organisations and challenging their elders.'06 Aug 09:00 PM
WorldMilan Kundera, author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', has diedThe European Parliament held a moment of silence upon news of his death.12 Jul 02:57 PM
EntertainmentLauded author of No Country for Old Men, The Road, diesHis literary themes were often bleak and violent.13 Jun 08:44 PM
New Zealand'Excellently executed': Famous Agatha Christie whodunnit comes to Shambles TheatreA killer is in their midst. Will they strike again?11 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandWhanganui illustrator awarded NZ Order of MeritWhen she got the email letting her know she was on the list, she thought it was a scam.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe historian with a wineglass in the Devonport Library - Steve Braunias and the shocking 20-year grudge"I wanted honour satisfied."02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsJoe BennettJoe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin AmisColumnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.26 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleBritish novelist Martin Amis dies at 73The writer was known for bringing a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his work.20 May 09:37 PM
LifestyleOckham Book Awards winners: Kiwi author wins massive award for second timeOne author has taken out the biggest award of the night for a second time.17 May 10:28 PM
Lifestyle'Disgusting': Best-selling author reveals shock fan commentChloe Gong has hundreds of thousands of fans, but one made a bizarre comment.17 May 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe fake story of a real disappearance to be releasedThe author of the book was inspired to write it after taking a DNA test.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTake yourself on some late-life adventuresThere are many benefits to moving to London at a later stage in your life.05 May 12:00 AM
OpinionHow Judy Blume transformed teenagers’ lives - by demystifying sexBest-selling author’s controversial novels were game-changing for a generation of girls.22 Apr 12:58 AM
LifestyleWiti Ihimaera: Going back to school at 79Witi Ihimaera talks with award-winning author Shilo Kino about going back to school.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnne Perry, teen murderer-turned crime writer, dies at 84She was convicted of killing her friend Pauline Parker's mother in Christchurch in 1954.12 Apr 05:59 PM
EntertainmentAgatha Christie thrillers latest to get modern makeoverAgatha Christie novels have been rewritten for modern sensitivities.25 Mar 11:00 PM
