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White wash? New claims on what the Treaty of Waitangi really meant

British sovereignty and Maori self-government were supposed to co-exist, says author.

'Biggest part of my life': The impact of living next to a giant billboard of Dan Carter

In an extract from his new book, Greg Bruce explores his relationship with the rugby star.

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Popular author Anh Do's books banned in US schools

A public school district in America banned the books, inspiring children to take action.

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Tragedy and trauma are at the core of Lauren Roche's debut novel.

Battle royal: The moment Diana confronted Camilla over Prince Charles affair

In one night Camilla Parker-Bowles dealt a hammer blow to Diana's marriage to Charles.

Bullied, bullying and bystanders: Tips for teens and parents

How to put your hand up, if you're the bullied or the bystander.

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Author's wild Prince Harry claim blasted

A royal biographer claims Prince Harry sees Meghan as "an alternative" to his mother.

Stephen King's unusual next appearance

US claims deal would thwart competition, give Penguin Random House 'gigantic influence'.

Dominic Hoey: 'This place is a lot darker than it is advertised overseas. They just get Lord of the Rings and Jacinda'

Dominic Hoey's new novel confronts 21st century Aotearoa and some social truths.

Kellyanne Conway: 'Trump was a great girl boss'

Times: The former president's champion is settling scores - especially with her husband.

New children's books have a woke problem

Claire Alfree explores the modern political minefields of children's books.

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Why George R.R. Martin isn't so sure about GoT prequel

Author was "apprehensive" to hand over his story for prequel series House of the Dragon.

Questions about real unsolved murder linger over Where the Crawdads Sing

New York Times: Movie renews questions about author's involvement in 1995 murder.