WorldPope's pantry a hymn to glories of greaseThe German Pontiff's favourite recipes are a suicidal mix of fried, buttery and carnivorous pleasures.20 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Balthazar Jones and the Tower of London Zoo<p><b><I>Balthazar Jones and the Tower of London Zoo</I></b> by Julia Stuart<BR> Fig Tree, $26.99</p>19 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLost photographs reveal author's final hoursImages of the writer and aviation pioneer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - probably taken just before his death - have surfaced in France.16 Jun 12:42 AM
TravelTravel book: <i>Classic Walks of New Zealand</i>This book does contain all the practical information you'd need to walk the tracks but really it's more a source of inspiration 14 Jun 03:00 PM
EntertainmentNovel chameleonIt's hard to pin down Jane Smiley's style as each new book is so different from the last.13 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: <i>The Passage</i>, by Justin CroninPlenty of buzz in the publishing world surrounds this sprawling, post-apocalyptic novel that's being heralded as one of the year's big releases.13 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldPublic access to unearthed Larsson stories in doubtThe good news for Stieg Larsson addicts: two unpublished manuscripts have been unearthed in his native Sweden. 09 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Guide to the Central Otago Rail Trail</i>Trail riding is increasing in popularity in New Zealand.07 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: <i>Hearts and Minds</i>A vivid portrait of a time and a place, I can see exactly why UK author Amanda Craig's sixth novel was longlisted for the 2010 Orange Prize.29 May 04:00 PM
TechnologyReview: Kobo e-ReaderWhitcoulls has entered the e-book fray with a new reader, as Amazon continues to ignore New Zealand with its popular Kindle.27 May 10:17 PM
Media and marketingThe ice-cream heir who saw two fortunes melt awayTo lose one personal fortune might be considered bad luck; to lose two looks distinctly careless.27 May 09:00 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>101 Must-Do Weekends</i>I thought the first of these books put out under the auspices of the AA, <i>101 Must-Dos for Kiwis</i>, was great.24 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: <i>Florence and Giles</i> by John HardingFlorence and her younger brother Giles live in a largely abandoned homestead in 1891 New England.23 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: <i>The Night Book</i>, by Charlotte GrimshawThere's something buttoned up and restrained about Charlotte Grimshaw's writing, something as middle class as the characters whose stories she tells and, I imagine, as the people who tend to read them.17 May 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: <i>Cannibal Jack</i> by Trevor BentleyMarmon was one of many Europeans who jumped ship to live with Maori in the early days of contact.17 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLove story at heartAngels and the supernatural aside, Singh's books are each a unique emotional journey.17 May 04:00 PM
LifestylePacific: Home economics (+recipes)Expat chef Robert Oliver is on a mission to promote real Pacific food, writes Peter Calder.17 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> William Dalrymple at the Writers & Readers FestivalDalrymple, a towering figure who spoke with the brio of a great orator, used imagery of paintings and photos to reinforce his compelling tale of the last Mughal.17 May 04:26 AM
