EntertainmentKiwi's mystic love tales bewitch fansNalini Singh has gone from working in a candy factory to being a top-selling author.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBooks help young New Zealanders read their worldWanting something for the kids to read? Finalists in our children's book awards are named06 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLabour of love, actuallyCatherine Bennetto knew she'd write a book; now she's compared to the Bridget Jones series02 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWriter-composer on song with musical historyAward-winning writer and composer receives $100,000 to write a history of NZ's composers.01 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleAuthor shares her struggle with alcoholAuthor Lotta Dann talks about her book Mrs D goes within and her struggle with alcoholism.26 May 06:34 PM
New ZealandLife inside New Zealand prisonsA new book by Herald journalist Anna Leask reveals life inside New Zealand prisons.26 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe woman who read AucklandJanet McAllister, the woman who's reading Auckland, visits Panmure and Glen Innes.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Elaine Ngamu's life in prison and beyond Upon the release of the new book "Behind Bars" its author Anna Leask interviews Elaine Ngamu.Watch26 May 03:25 AM
EntertainmentWriters festival strange but wonderfulBooks editor Dionne Christian wraps up the highlights of the Auckland writers festival.22 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ's favourite library books revealedEven in the age of e-readers Kiwis love libraries and their books.20 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter hijinks at writers festivalHarry Potter fans are in for a treat at this weekend's Auckland Writers Festival.18 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWinning writer shares secrets - never be afraid to start againCatherine Chidgey was years into writing her fourth novel but tore it up and started again18 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChidgey claims NZ fiction's biggest prizeThe naming of award-winning authors begins the Auckland Writers Festival for 2017.16 May 08:46 AM
EntertainmentBook Reviews: Crime Fiction round upGreg Fleming reviews the latest crop of crime fiction.14 May 09:57 PM
Entertainment$50,000 prize awaits Kiwi literary starsThe winner of the Ockham New Zealand Book award prize will pocket $50,000.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHandwritten Harry Potter prequel stolenJK Rowling has sent out a plea for the return of a stolen Harry Potter prequel.13 May 02:11 AM
EntertainmentStreets brought to life: Five stringsApirana Taylor manages to bring the same lyricism to every genre he works in.12 May 10:57 PM
EntertainmentReturn of the She-DevilFay Weldon has reinvented her iconic character for a new age. She talks to Stephen Jewell.12 May 10:41 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: Crime fiction round upGreg Fleming reviews books from Dennis Lehane, Peter Swanson,Chris Carter and C.J. Carver.12 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIan Wedde on poetry's everyday swervesA new Selected Poems marks Ian Wedde as one of our finest poets07 May 10:02 PM
EntertainmentBook review: L.S Hilton's DominaL.S Hilton's new novel combines sex, murder, designer dresses and art forgeries.07 May 09:36 PM
New ZealandJake Bailey's incredible recoveryFormer Christchurch head boy whose school speech went viral talks about life after cancer.07 May 09:26 AM
EntertainmentAngie Thomas on telling black storiesBest-seller puts black girls on the cover, writes Susie Mesure.06 May 12:10 AM
OpinionGreg Bruce'I just wanted to call you'Editor Greg Bruce tells us about American short story writer George Saunders.05 May 08:00 PM
EntertainmentTake the High roadHigh St will become a literary venue for a special night, writes Sarah Ell.05 May 07:30 PM
Entertainment'If I am a feminist, I am a rather bad one'Why feminism is flawed (and why that's okay).05 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentHistory between the linesAuthor Jenny Pattrick again jumps back in time to reveal amazing feat in our history.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFinding her inner childAuthor Lauren Child explains how writing Clarice Bean led to a teen detective series.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTop picks for the Auckland Writers FestivalWeekend reviewers give their top picks for what to see at the Auckland Writers Festival.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMy bookshelf: Dame Fiona KidmanThe books which have inspired honoured New Zealand writer, Dame Fiona Kidman.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuthor Stella Duffy on growing up in TokoroaHow growing up in Tokoroa fuelled author Stella Duffy's London success.04 May 10:32 PM
EducationStudents hope to retain spot in lit teamStudents are preparing for Hawke's Bay's top literacy competition next Friday.03 May 03:00 AM
EntertainmentThe woman who read Auckland goes westJanet McAllister, the woman who's reading her way around Auckland, heads west.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHair and now for new worlds of wonderHis latest fantasy novel now out, NZ author David Hair explains how to craft new worlds.28 Apr 05:00 PM
