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The Lost Princess: Bringing Hinemihi home

A new book traces the extraordinary survival story of one of our greatest artworks.

The teen tomes that topped 2020

This year's definitive list of good reads for young readers.

Niece says 'criminal, cruel and traitorous' Trump belongs in prison

"If anybody deserves to be prosecuted and tried, it's Donald," niece Mary Trump says.

Deadly deeds: Sally J. Morgan's crime-inspired debut novel

A chance encounter with serial killers was author Sally J. Morgan's literary fodder.

Book shows how physical environments have a deep psychological effect

Wellington writer Rachel Kerr chose a local setting for her first novel

Auē and on: Becky Manawatu in the wake of her authorial debut

Following her smash debut, the Waimangaroa-based writer is working on her second novel.

Rose Carlyle: 'You're always drawing on the real world to enrich your fiction'

Rose Carlyle talks to Eleanor Black

Best bloodthirsty reads of 2020

Cults, crims, cold cases and new faces - the hottest newcomers and old campaigners.

Top choices for the younger reader

Sarah Forster's picks of New Zealand books for the younger reader

NZ books industry like literary sourdough

NZ books industry like literary sourdough - slow to rise in the heat of a global pandemic.

Inside the private struggles of Jordan Peterson

Former best-selling author Jordan Peterson has had a rough year.

Big, pretty and smart - the best coffee table treasures for Christmas

Christmas coffee table books - the gift that keeps on giving.

Ego, racehorses, miracles and the Mob: the life of J.P. Pomare

J.P. Pomare on his stonking crime novel, In the Clearing and reviews that stroke his ego.

Your summer reading list: The best books of 2020

Get your summer reading list sorted with the best books from the year.

Lorde surprises fans with her first book

It might not be an album, but Lorde has announced she has a new project out soon.

New study: Why are Kiwi kids falling behind in reading?

A new study has identified a key cause behind our children's falling reading skills.