New Zealand‘An incredible privilege:’ Legend of Okatia told in new book and musicA local kaumātua played a part in the retelling of a local legend.25 May 02:29 AM
WorldPoem penned for Joe Biden's inauguration banned by US schoolA Florida school banned the Youth Poet Laureate's work after one parent complained.25 May 12:23 AM
KahuBilingual children’s book retells legend of Manawatū Gorge’s creationThe Legend of Okatia brings new eyes to the classic Maori tale.24 May 03:00 AM
KahuWiti Ihimaera embarking on international anniversary tourWhale Rider author will speak around the globe about his books21 May 06:30 PM
LifestyleBritish novelist Martin Amis dies at 73The writer was known for bringing a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his work.20 May 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOckham winner Catherine Chidgey: 'It feels like I’m back'Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for fiction winner Catherine Chidgey talks to Paula Morris18 May 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMan indicted in theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy GarlandThe famous ruby slippers were stolen in 2005 and recovered in a 2018 FBI sting operation.17 May 10:38 PM
LifestyleOckham Book Awards winners: Kiwi author wins massive award for second timeOne author has taken out the biggest award of the night for a second time.17 May 10:28 PM
Lifestyle'Disgusting': Best-selling author reveals shock fan commentChloe Gong has hundreds of thousands of fans, but one made a bizarre comment.17 May 07:27 PM
New ZealandPro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to NorthlandMichel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor reading test ranks NZ with Spain for kids' achievementsKiwi kids are still mad about reading, according to a recent report.17 May 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAuthor Megan Nicol Reed on the pleasure and pain of female friendshipOPINION: 'I'm a woman’s woman, through and through.'16 May 02:00 AM
KahuNew book shows how a Pākehā woman changed views of Te TiritiRuth Ross is remembered for her perspective on the Treaty of Waitangi.15 May 06:32 PM
KahuSPCA provides story books in te reo to Māori education providers across AotearoaSPCA is providing books in Te Reo to schools who teach te reo.15 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGo As A River: 'Human heart connecting with human heart'Call American writer Shelley Read a late bloomer, she’s fine with that.12 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe fake story of a real disappearance to be releasedThe author of the book was inspired to write it after taking a DNA test.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyA human wrote this book review. AI wrote the bookNew York Times: Can computers write bestsellers? Possibly, says Dwight Garner.12 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhakawhetai: Finding the good in every situationWhen you start from a place of gratitude, everything else is extra.11 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe success myth: Why our addiction to achievement is making us sickTelegraph: 'Recovering success addict' Emma Gannon says we're chasing an illusion.09 May 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay-born sparky inspires others through bilingual journalingHira Nathan didn't think he'd get into journaling, but now he's published his own book.08 May 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrestigious prize for historian Danny KeenanWhanganui-based academic Danny Keenan is latest Michael King Fellowship recipient.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTake yourself on some late-life adventuresThere are many benefits to moving to London at a later stage in your life.05 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentFallout from Friends star's brutal A-list dissMatthew Perry's memoir has made headlines yet again and it's resulted in a slight change.24 Apr 07:56 PM
New ZealandFather’s war diaries spark POW bookIncluded in those interviews are two Hawke’s Bay men who survived ‘death marches’.24 Apr 03:07 AM
OpinionWhy Harry Potter series is a literary masterpieceOpinion: JK Rowling is more than a lightning rod for controversy.24 Apr 12:42 AM
OpinionHow Judy Blume transformed teenagers’ lives - by demystifying sexBest-selling author’s controversial novels were game-changing for a generation of girls.22 Apr 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupExclusive: The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'Ruby Tui opens up over lunch about her book, the RWC singalong - and children.19 Apr 08:22 PM
LifestyleWiti Ihimaera: Going back to school at 79Witi Ihimaera talks with award-winning author Shilo Kino about going back to school.14 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleDon Winslow: Bestselling author on giving up fiction writing for political activismDon Winslow talks with Greg Fleming, about leaving crime fiction on a high note.13 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe life and death of a crime writer with her own dark taleNew York Times: Anne Perry, born Juliet Hulme, kept her secret hidden until 1994.13 Apr 01:02 AM
New ZealandAnne Perry, teen murderer-turned crime writer, dies at 84She was convicted of killing her friend Pauline Parker's mother in Christchurch in 1954.12 Apr 05:59 PM
New ZealandPissed off Paris: A translated book by Whanganui artist David Cauchi is hitting bookstoresA book of 50 poems translated by Whanganui artist David Cauchi will be available soon.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs true love possible? Readers are turning to this 1990s novel for answersNew York Times: Novel a hit among younger readers thinking about romantic relationships.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Kahu'Stunning characters’: Witi’s Wāhine finally takes to the stage in Tāmaki MakaurauThe play includes characters from Ihimaera's The Parihaka Woman and Pounamu Pounamu.06 Apr 10:17 PM