EntertainmentA blurring of fact and fictionHe insists on his own story being told as truth, but author Guy Gavriel Kay's own writing is more effective for its addition of fantasy, writes David Larsen.19 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleBakers' delight (+recipes)Got a special occasion coming up? Try a New Zealand-themed cake to keep your guests happy.18 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPulling at the bitAt just 25, this serious writer has learned to follow her instincts and is writing her third girls' novel on ponies, hears Nicky Pellegrino.17 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Natalie MedlockActress Natalie Medlock appears in Silo Theatre's new production of Stephen Sondheim's musical <i>Assassins</i>.17 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleCult Twitter feed spawns book, possible TV seriesThe man behind the Twitter feed 'Shit My Dad Says' is in talks with CBS about turning the 2.0 phenomenon into a TV pilot.13 Jul 02:15 AM
EntertainmentGrace and charityA first-time author has drawn on her past in a novel that explores themes of family and sacrifice, as Nicky Pellegrino explains.10 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentIf you can't stand the heat...A decade after his explosive memoir, Kitchen Confidential laid bare the underbelly of the restaurant scene, Anthony Bourdain is back for a second helping. He talks to food writer and critic Jay Rayner.10 Jul 12:00 AM
Black CapsBrendon McCullum - 'Why I nearly quit NZ cricket'"In what other industry would you be expected to take options that cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars?"07 Jul 04:00 PM
TechnologySony cuts e-reader price to stay on same page as iPadE-reader competition is hotting up.07 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Medium Raw</i><p><i><b>Medium Raw</b></i> by Anthony Bourdain<BR> Bloomsbury $40</p>03 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMysterious mixtureJanet Evanovich fans love her addictive combo of comedy, romance and adventure.03 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Twilight years are sucking me inI no longer want to live. I'm dying already. You are too. Every breath we take brings us closer to it.01 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Rewriting history no way to rehabilitate a nation's past30 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentVampires evolved to become kind and sexy - researcherA university researcher has written an academic paper on the social acceptability of vampires, now seen as an "everyman with fangs".30 Jun 05:25 AM
TravelTravel book: <i>An Island Sanctuary: A house in Greece</i>The sort of book that makes you want to sell up everything and flee to the sunshine of the Dodecanese islands.29 Jun 04:00 PM
