EntertainmentBeach blanket readsTop Kiwi authors tell us what they'll be reading on the beach this summer - and recommend some favourites.30 Dec 03:00 PM
KahuDarwin in New ZealandCharles Darwin spent nine days in New Zealand in 1835. He disliked the young country, but his experience helped shape his monumental theories about evolution.25 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentDark velvetThe first of Stieg Larsson's acclaimed Millennium thrillers makes it to the big screen this week.22 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentShort and often perfectI cannot fathom why short stories are not as widely read as they once were when the best of the contemporary work is so entertaining.18 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentSkeletons in closets all over haunted hallRachael King clearly didn't exhaust her fascination for the queer Victorian penchant for "collecting" with her award-winning and much-admired debut novel, <i>The Sound of Butterflies</i>.17 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentClose to the BonesAs <i>The Lovely Bones</i> rattled its way back to his hometown, Peter Jackson sat down with Russell Baillie for a chat about the film.16 Dec 03:00 PM
TechnologyE-books to go on sale in MayWhitcoulls and Borders are set to become the first book retailers in New Zealand to offer e-books.16 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentRewriting historyKatharine McMahon's haphazard approach to writing has structured her successful career.14 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentVirginity and the cityShe's funny, she's had a boob job and she's just written a book that could see her thrown out of her church.13 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentSalt of the earthFilm-maker Roger Donaldson has compiled a photographic scrapbook of Kiwi codger Burt Munro - and has his eyes on a biopic of Ed Hillary.12 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionWendyl Nissen<i>Wendyl Nissen:</i> Under the weatherThe last time I threw up I still shopped at Pumpkin Patch.12 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandSelf-made story an inspiration to othersAfter knock-backs author worked hard to publish her own book.11 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleIn the pantryKerri Jackson talks to the latest Kiwi chef making a name for herself on the world stage.07 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentIn the good booksGive your loved ones a book for Christmas and they'll have a lasting gift everyone can share. Our reviewing team offers some tips for all ages and tastes.06 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentLurking close to homeScary Kiwi kids' tale <i>Under The Mountain</i> is due in cinemas this week.05 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentWild rideSpike Jonze has tested studio nerves with his big-screen adaptation of classic kids' book Where the Wild Things Are.05 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentPerfect matchJonathan Kellerman admits Alex Delaware is an idealised version of himself.03 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentStepping up a levelShe's gone from being a pizza waitress to topping the charts in 30 countries and singing at Nelson Mandela's birthday concert.01 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleBrownie points (+recipes)Everybody has their favourite variation on this chocolate 'cake that's not a cake'.01 Dec 03:00 PM
