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Meghan Markle plans to write children's book

Sources say the Duchess of Sussex wants to write a book inspired by her rescue dogs.

CK Stead and Kevin Ireland revisit youth at home of their literary mentor

New Zealand authors reflect on life at Frank Sargeson's home in Takapuna.

Rare Harry Potter book sells for more than $50,000

The book's owner said they bought it about 20 years ago to read on holiday.

Book review: Jeanette Winterson's Frankissstein

A seriously enjoyable book, despite its occasional silliness.

Whitcoulls Top 100: Harry Potter, war and classics on top

The votes have been cast, counted and now the results have been released.

Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn on finding music and literature

Kiran Dass talks to Everything But the Girl's Tracey Thorn about her new book

Author Adrian McKinty on the call(s) that changed his life

Author Adrian McKinty quit writing - then came the biggest break of his career.

Book review: Alafair Burke's The Better Sister

Greg Fleming reviews Alafair Burke's The Better Sister.

Once were Warriors author's childhood tainted by violence

Alan Duff shares his difficult childhood, while examining today's issues with parenting.

Neil Finn saved me: Australian writer Andrew Stafford on having something to believe in

The note and the will were ready, then journalist Andrew Stafford played a Neil Finn song.

Rare documents from NZ history to be auctioned

A rare collection of early New Zealand printed material has been put up for auction.

Arundhati Roy: Why writing is no small thing

The author of The God of Small Things tells Greg Bruce what she's fighting for, and why.

Take 5: author Philippa Werry on the books she wouldn't part with

Take 5: author Philippa Werry shares the five books she wouldn't part with and why.

Theatre review: A Fine Balance reminds us not to forget our recent past

Don't forget the past: Local theatre companies join forces for a powerful A Fine Balance.

When a man took a picture under her skirt, it was the final straw

Times: Activism wasn't part of her plan. Anger pushed her into changing the world.

Confession box: Chef Tony Tan on why gluttony, greed and lust are vital in his work

Chef Tony Tan steps into the Confession Box.