LifestyleUnearthing our historyThere used to be a time when if our daughters were proving really difficult to settle for the evening, we would ignore advice in parenting books, make beds on the couch and allow them to watch our favourite TV programme with us: Time Team09 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMemorial held for 'storyteller' Bryce CourtenayIt may have been his words that lured millions of adoring fans, but it was Bryce Courtenay's warm hugs and kisses that touched the hearts of his closest friends.06 Dec 01:35 AM
LifestyleBest books - an epic Christmas listBooks editor Linda Herrick and her reviewers select the best for all ages and interests05 Dec 11:35 PM
LifestyleFifty Shades among best books of the year<i>Fifty Shades Of Grey</i>, the bestselling sensation by EL James, has been named one of the books of the year at a literary awards ceremony.05 Dec 09:55 PM
TravelBest of travel writingWhether you're an armchair traveller or frequent flyer, this summer pick up a paperback or download an e-book and read the best of contemporary travel writing.03 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ literature: Gaps in the storyAt 2kg, the Anthology of New Zealand Literature is a contender for the heavyweight publication of the year.30 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleAll Blacks cook up a stormFor most fans the relationship between rugby and food has begun and ended with a pie and chips at the game. For the fancier eaters, those usually seated on halfway, there might be a stadium burger on the menu instead.28 Nov 12:55 AM
EntertainmentNZ 'perfect' spot for Tolkien's creationsArriving back in New Zealand feels like landing in Middle-earth for Royd Tolkien.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi accused of culling dictionary entriesA Kiwi has been accused of covertly deleting thousands of words from the Oxford English Dictionary because of their foreign origins, and blaming previous editors.27 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleFacts with a side of fantasyA wistful biography of Escoffier leaves Nicky Pellegrino hungry and sad.25 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSaving the planet, one ingredient at a timeKiwi-born Melbourne-based chef Ben Shewry, author of a new cookbook, impresses with his food philosophy.22 Nov 10:00 PM
LifestyleDickens vs Shakespeare: A tale of two writersActor-cum-writer Simon Callow tells Stephen Jewell about his fascination with two very different famous literary icons — and how they share one crucial trait.19 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestylePippa's festive book flopsPippa Middleton begins the introduction to <i>Celebrate</i>, her new collection of home entertaining tips, by saying she is "by nature an optimist".13 Nov 04:30 PM
