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Julia Donaldson: J.K. Rowling? I am the bestselling author in the UK

Times: The Gruffalo author talks about life after losing her husband.

Punk rock and ADHD: Rachael King’s new children’s book is personal and musical

The Christchurch author has a new book - and a new song (sort of).

Rachael King's punk rock post script

The Christchurch author's new novel stars a mystery-solving primary school girls’ punk rock band. Video / Rachel King

Meta blocks further sales of Kiwi’s scathing memoir

New York Times: The Kiwi's memoir alleges bad behaviour at the top of the company.

Kiwi Facebook insider’s exposé alleges bad behaviour at the top

NY Times: Kiwi's memoir offers inside account of a company run by 'self-absorbed leaders'.

Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book

The illustrated book was inspired by Ardern's time parenting while Prime Minister of New Zealand.

‘Mum’s busy work’: Jacinda Ardern writes children’s book about parenting while PM

The former Prime Minister says the book is based on things her daughter Neve has told her.

Calling Kiwi bookworms: Auckland Writers Festival has unveiled its 2025 programme

Colm Tóibín, Harriet Walter and Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku and more luminaries confirmed.

250 years of Jane Austen: 6 places in the UK to celebrate the novelist

The perfect excuse to visit England, celebrations have already begun across the country.

Both my children are autistic - this is the messy reality

Times: Lisa Lloyd’s videos sharing the reality of life have made her an online star.

Helen Fielding: ‘I want Bridget Jones to smash the idea of a sexual sell-by date’

Times: Straight-talking author on dating age-gaps and her friendship with Renée Zellweger.

‘They’re all like Reacher’: Alan Ritchson on how NZ men compare to famous character

Fantasy or fortitude? Understanding the obsession with Lee Child’s creation.

Prop to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' books

Writing heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.

How to bring order to chaos in your home

New York Times: Professional organisers share their favourite helpful books.

Sex, politics, money and men: What Italy’s porn star politician did next

Times: She's an adult film star who was elected to parliament. Now she's written a memoir.

‘Dream item’: Rare Harry Potter book fetches $5000 in Kiwi auction

A bid from overseas has nabbed a first-edition Harry Potter book being sold in Auckland.

Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of 'Authentic Stupidity'

Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.

Miriama Kamo on life after Sunday and what’s next

The beloved broadcaster has found a new passion to champion.