EntertainmentBrad Pitt was 'volatile when riled' on 1990s film set, says directorThe Hollywood director opened up about Pitt's behaviour in his tell-all career memoir.08 Feb 04:00 AM
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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
Entertainment'Deeply sorry': Britney Spears apologises for memoir commentsSpears praised Timberlake's new music and apologised for offending people with her memoir.29 Jan 09:45 PM
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EntertainmentHow Gone Girl became a true crime sensationThe twisty Netflix documentary American Nightmare is being called 'the real Gone Girl’.22 Jan 01:30 AM
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WorldAuthor used ChatGPT to write parts of prize-winning novelRie Kudan estimates 5 per cent of her book was taken from the chatbot.18 Jan 11:37 PM
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PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a polyamorous mum had a 'big sexual adventure' and found herselfNew York Times: Molly Roden Winter's new memoir, More, is breathtakingly candid.16 Jan 12:28 AM
RoyalsKing Charles nearly missed the Queen's final momentsA book on Charles' succession reveals how quickly the late Queen's health deteriorated.13 Jan 08:51 PM
Entertainment'I was just so thankful': Hayley Holt on son Frankie’s final giftHolt shared her harrowing journey with the Herald ahead of the release of her new book.07 Jan 11:00 PM
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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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe age of anxiety – why the snowflake generation is right to be worried"The notion that it's a kind of psychological weakness is completely absurd."26 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentCan the Oompa-Loompas be saved? The evolution of Roald Dahl’s characterNYT: Wonka tries to try to shake the tiny unpaid labourers from their colonialist roots.19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBelly of the Beast: Sticky Fingers' controversial frontman's story peeled back in new bookThe book chronicles Sticky Fingers' 2019 tour while accounting its members pasts.18 Dec 03:00 AM
RoyalsThis royal family member is launching a podcastYou may be surprised to know which royal is entering the podcast realm.16 Dec 10:22 PM
EntertainmentAlan Ritchson on becoming Jack Reacher and why he's coming to NZThe actor speaks to the Herald on how he prepared for the role.16 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBeatles biographer grapples with the ‘paradox’ of George HarrisonNew York Times: Author discovers that Harrison was, among other things, a puzzle.15 Dec 05:00 AM
NetballWhere is she now? Silver Ferns star Linda VaganaSilver Ferns ace defender is on the attack over literacy.12 Dec 01:05 AM
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
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
New ZealandImpressive new Hamilton library now completeMatariki next year will see the unveiling of a pou at Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library.10 Dec 10:48 PM
Entertainment2023 in books: Protests, bans and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishingUnpacking the significant changes to the industry and beyond in 2023.10 Dec 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Extremely precious': Teeny tiny Bible carefully repairedThe miniature Bible comes with its own magnifying glass.09 Dec 06:00 AM
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
New ZealandChildren's books celebrate country's multiculturalismScott MacGregor feels blessed to help tell stories through photographs.08 Dec 04:00 AM
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
