TravelReading retreats might be the next big travel trend. Here's how to plan yoursEverything you need to know about organising a bookish getaway yourself. 18 Oct 06:58 PM
WorldGill Hornby says Jane Austen’s lost letters saved her from modern ‘cancellation’Gill Hornby says Cassandra Austen saved her sister from modern 'cancellation'.18 Oct 12:19 AM
EntertainmentTolkien course claims Middle-earth shows racial bias, says UK academicThe Nottingham course also examines racial themes in CS Lewis’ Narnia.17 Oct 12:35 AM
WorldCat hitches 160km ride on family’s van roof during road tripTony Denardo discovered 8-year-old cat Ray Ray only after stopping for petrol.16 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDiane Keaton’s family confirms cause of death at 79The 79-year-old Academy Award winner passed away on October 11.16 Oct 01:05 AM
Entertainment'Time to sound the alarm': Kevin Federline shocks with Britney Spears claimsFederline says his sons often woke to find Britney silently watching them.14 Oct 11:39 PM
EntertainmentWoody Allen’s moving farewell to Diane KeatonThe director said he never read reviews, trusting only Keaton’s opinion of his films.13 Oct 05:31 PM
LifestyleHow to fill your Auckland weekend with culture, music and a little magicIf you’re looking for ways to be entertained, this is the curated list you need.10 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldLost portrait of spy-linked Berlin madam unveiled after decadesThe oil painting was found in a Berlin junk shop after being missing for decades.09 Oct 08:43 PM
WorldLaszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize for LiteratureHis 1985 novel 'Satantango' became a cult classic of post-communist Europe.09 Oct 07:32 PM
WorldRescue dog Duke’s quirky habit of hoarding teapots delights followersEleven-year-old Duke has stolen everything from teapots to toilet rolls.08 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleAttention-seeking or cry for help?: The Gen Z term taking over social mediaThe idea of 'crashing out' has split the internet - but what does it mean. 07 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentQueen Camilla leads tributes to romance author Jilly Cooper, dead at 88Cooper was known for her unapologetically raunchy romance novels.06 Oct 05:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow do you film a Stephen King novel? Start by getting the master’s blessingNew York Times: The one thing King insists on when Hollywood adapts his novels.03 Oct 09:00 PM
Warriors'I played my role': What we can learn from Shaun Johnson's new bookIn the book, Johnson is also brutally honest about his own shortcomings – refreshingly so.03 Oct 07:01 PM
EntertainmentDarklands, parenting advice, blowing stuff up: Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV momentsFrom Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.01 Oct 09:29 PM
EntertainmentStephen King, Jodi Picoult among most-banned authors in US schoolsOverall, PEN America tracked 6870 book bans between July 2023 and June 2024.01 Oct 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Let them': Mel Robbins sells out NZ International Convention Centre twiceAbout 5700 people are set to attend two blockbuster shows in March.01 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Real learning happens in a real life': Read an exclusive extract from Nigel Latta's new bookLatta died on the same day his book, Lessons on Living, went on sale. 30 Sep 10:37 PM
EntertainmentRowling turns on Watson after years of Harry Potter tensionsShe said Watson’s wealth meant she could not grasp the realities facing women.29 Sep 06:04 PM
New ZealandEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMurder in suburbia: Boy Swallows Universe author's most personal story yetNovelist Trent Dalton: 'Here’s what it might be like to be married to a guy like me.' 27 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom Gore to global: Why Pub Choir's Kiwi creator really bailed on America's Got TalentAstrid Jorgensen has a new book, a new tour - and a really good excuse for her TV no-show.27 Sep 12:00 AM
EntertainmentWhat to watch: 6 new shows to stream this weekendSome haphazard spies, a new drama from Peaky Blinders' creator and sci-fi love story.26 Sep 12:02 AM
Entertainment'No world' where I'd cancel her: Why Harry Potter actress remains indebted to authorJK Rowling has continued to voice opposition to gender-affirming policies.25 Sep 09:38 PM
Lifestyle$10k Chelsea Winter retreat enters booming wellness marketChelsea Winter is asking $10,000 for a four-day luxury retreat in the Southern Alps.24 Sep 11:50 PM
EntertainmentFirth’s famous lake scene was never meant to be sexy, writer saysTelegraph: Andrew Davies says Mr Darcy was originally meant to swim naked in the lake.24 Sep 10:57 PM
EntertainmentBooker Prize 2025 shortlist revealed: Six novels in the running for top awardKiran Desai returns with her first novel since winning the Booker in 2006.24 Sep 01:47 AM
EntertainmentPenny Lancaster: I'd have left Rod Stewart if he said no to childrenThe couple turned to IVF after Lancaster suffered a miscarriage.23 Sep 09:05 PM
OpinionI’m a busy working mum. This is what I thought of Jacinda Ardern’s children’s bookDoes the former PM's new picture book Mum's Busy Work relate to the everyday working mum?22 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi family's Holocaust legacy retold in new book Saving ElliHow a Kāpiti Coast man found the child his parents hid from the Nazis.20 Sep 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'My worst nightmare had come true': Bruce Willis' wife writes of moment she knew he was sickRead an extract from Emma Heming Willis' new book about dementia and the Hollywood star.19 Sep 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAd battle: Is Briscoes Lady on move? Tom Phillips injunction: Ex-TV journo v media; Unauthorised Ardern book coverThe rise of top lawyer Linda Clark; New F1 TV rights deal; Unauthorised Ardern book cover.19 Sep 10:18 AM
Kahu'Don't have to be an expert to be a champion for te reo': Scotty and Stacey Morrison were late comers to the languageStacey Morrison has translated a new children's book on Dame Whina Cooper.17 Sep 05:00 PM
