New ZealandRenowned author Helme Heine dies in Russell aged 84The German moved to New Zealand in 1990 and became part of the artistic community.22 Nov 12:39 AM
PremiumLifestyleFor a literary saint, Margaret Atwood can sure hold a grudgeNew York Times: The author's new memoir reveals the experiences that have shaped her work.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandAI cover designs cost top authors shot at $65k book prizeElizabeth Smither and Stephanie Johnson’s novels were both withdrawn.18 Nov 03:22 AM
EntertainmentJacinda Ardern to appear on The Graham Norton Show alongside Kate Winslet16 Nov 11:32 PM
PremiumEntertainment'If we get it wrong, the trust is lost': What really happens inside the chief censor’s office15 Nov 05:55 PM
PremiumNew ZealandLawyer claims promo material for Law Society Polkinghorne event ‘insensitive’ 15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It snowballed': How bad case of writer's block launched Christmas book charity12 Nov 11:38 PM
EntertainmentBritney Spears returns to Instagram after week offline and fan concernHer return post mentioned faith, boundaries and a book called Draw the Circle.09 Nov 03:33 AM
WorldFarmers’ Almanac to publish final edition after more than 200 yearsThe 2026 edition will mark the end of a 208-year publishing run.09 Nov 03:24 AM
Lifestyle‘I came out battered and worn’: Ex-officer turns prison life into memoirAfter 20 years working behind bars, she broke free from her own past to follow her dreams.08 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelWant an authentic Parisian experience? Skip these spots for hidden gemsAfter living in Paris, one writer shares their beloved quiet spots. 07 Nov 06:57 PM
LifestyleI was diagnosed with dyslexia at 25. Then I wrote a book about itFor author Chanelle Moriah, reading aloud is 'like reading a foreign language'.04 Nov 07:01 PM
EntertainmentOzzy Osbourne's family haven't read his memoir, according to son JackJack Osbourne reveals his father finished 'Last Rites' just days before he died.04 Nov 07:01 AM
EntertainmentOscar-nominated actress dies aged 89Born in Mississippi in 1935, Ladd appeared in more than 200 roles.03 Nov 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleShe was offered an NZ book deal. Then they asked her for $23kHachette issues an alert after a US author's publishing offer is exposed as a scam.03 Nov 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own wordsTāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre cats as smart as dogs? And do they really love us?Animal behaviourist Mark Vette's new book goes deep inside the inscrutable mind of a cat.31 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldGhislaine Maxwell bragged she performed sex act on A-list actorGiuffre details the claim in her posthumous memoir, published this year.27 Oct 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTaylor Swift keeps borrowing Shakespeare. These experts approveWashington Post: Taylor Swift’s Shakespeare references give pop a literary twist.26 Oct 01:00 AM
WorldKamala Harris hints at 2028 presidential runHarris made the comment while promoting her new book, 107 Days.25 Oct 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderUnauthorised Ardern book: Author opens up - 'I ended up liking her more but respecting her less'David Cohen: 'She may have left the church, but the church never left her.'25 Oct 08:38 AM
LifestyleFrom PM to picture books: How Jacinda Ardern found balance beyond politicsOur former Prime Minister shares what matters to her most, particularly on Sunday nights.25 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleMeghan Markle loses 10th publicist in five years as aide quitsEmily Robinson left after just four months as the Sussexes' PR chief.24 Oct 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: We must remember the virtues of Western civilisationA new Wellington charter school aims to revive classical education.22 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldEx-yakuza Mako Nishimura helps former gangsters rebuild livesNishimura, 58, once a rare female yakuza, leads a group helping ex-gangsters reintegrate.22 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFatboy Slim says he nearly quit music to become a firemanNorman Cook says he once considered firefighting after a tax bill left him broke.20 Oct 06:53 PM
Lifestyle30 under 30: Meet the Kiwi TikTok stars shaping culture onlineFrom food hacks to fashion, these young Kiwi creators are taking NZ to the world.20 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentFounding Limp Bizkit member dies aged 48, bandmates pay tributeRivers rejoined Limp Bizkit in 2018 after recovering from a liver transplant.19 Oct 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRemembering Annabel Goldsmith, the woman who defined a generationAnnabel Goldsmith co-founded London's famed Annabel's nightclub in 1963.19 Oct 12:40 AM
WorldPrince Andrew ‘gagged’ Virginia Giuffre to avoid spoiling Queen’s jubilee, book claimsHow the Prince’s disastrous TV interview provided ammunition for Giuffre's civil suit.18 Oct 07:10 PM
