EntertainmentPlots of life far from randomBritish author Scarlett Thomas talks to Stephen Jewell about the dilemmas facing authors and being inspired by the story of a Maori goddess.17 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldHack this for a livingThe security consultant for a New Zealand bank was the inspiration for a main character in a new novel.10 Aug 01:43 AM
EntertainmentSecret historyThe vibrant underbelly of Auckland in the 1940s provides fabric for a new novel, finds Nicky Pellegrino.07 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Shannon RyanTV presenter Shannon Ryan is host of C4's <i>The Official NZ Top 40</i>.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMissing memorial shocks women's health advocatesA plaque commemorating two whistle-blowers on the "unfortunate experiment" at National Women's Hospital has disappeared.06 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleProfile: Justin North (+recipes)New Zealand's answer to Gordon Ramsay is making waves in Sydney's food scene. Nicky Pellegrino reports.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFollow your heart through career mazeAn author helps people come to grips with the complex road to success in the 21st century. reports Margie Elley-Brown03 Aug 09:03 PM
LifestyleMemories of a landmarkAlan Perrott talks to Peter Macky, a man on a mission to further debate on the Auckland's architectural image through his new book.02 Aug 01:43 AM
EntertainmentPhilosopher of crimeJames Lee Burke talks to Craig Sisterson about artistry in crime writing, speaking for those with no voice and the central issue of modern times.01 Aug 12:00 AM